Donor Relations Manager

PURPOSE:

Develop relationships and implement a strategy with existing and potential donors that will increase financial support and resources, engage current constituents, and cultivate potential donors in support of the ministry.

This position is full-time at 36 hours a week and offers a hybrid work schedule, an attractive benefits package (including retirement fund contribution), and three weeks of vacation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

1.  Develop stewardship-focused relationships with a portfolio of individuals, businesses, churches, donors, and foundations to engage support for the ministry.
2.  Develop and implement donor strategies for assigned regions to advance fundraising goals and the ministry's long-term sustainability.
3.  Strengthen and expand financial support, including major gifts, through intentional, long-term donor engagement with assigned individuals, churches, and foundations.
4.  Cultivate long-term relationships with donors so planned giving commitments to the agency increase annually.
5.  Travel regularly within assigned regions for in-person visits, classis meetings, relationship building, donor appreciation, and fundraising events.
6.  Maintain accurate records of donor interactions in databases to support the development of donor relationships.
7.  Collaborate with Advancement colleagues to strengthen strategies and share insights.
8.  Contribute to prospect research, proposal development, and strategic planning efforts that advance fundraising priorities.
9.  Regularly thank supporters and churches of the CRCNA and invite them to stay engaged with the ministry, including joining in prayer.
10.  Track expenses and maintain regular expense reports.
11.  Stay current with the best practices of professional fundraising.
12.  Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

1.  Able to support the mission, vision, and values of the CRCNA.
2.  Demonstrated ability to encourage and inspire individuals to support ministry.
3.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4.  Proven ability to be self-motivated, work independently with minimal direction, and collaborate within a team environment.
5.  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and external contacts.
6.  Proven ability to plan and organize tasks and responsibilities, including multitasking, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines.
7.  Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
8.  Demonstrated proficiency in commonly used computer applications, internet research, and constituent relationship management tools. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1.  A bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as marketing, communications, or non-profit management, is required or equivalent work experience.
2.  Basic experience in donor relations or advancement, with a proven track record in fundraising, is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The ability to travel within Canada and the United States regularly. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Hybrid work schedule coming into the denomination office located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as needed.
• Frequent video calls/meetings are required
• Regular travel within Canada and the United States, including occasional weekends and evenings as needed.
• Occasional international travel to destinations with rough terrain may be requested.