Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region
Donor Relations Manager
Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
Donor Relations Manager
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Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region . This role will play a key part in philanthropic revenue growth for CIS Dallas and will demonstrate the power of strong relationships to drive meaningful impact through interactions with CIS donors at all levels. The Manager, Donor Relations will be responsible for research, organization, and coordination of fund development to support the advancement department. This position is heavily involved in the planning and execution of all fundraising campaigns, special events, and donor management & stewardship. This position reports to the Chief Advancement Officer. If you have a strong desire to work within a mission-centric organization that empowers students to stay in school and achieve in life, CIS Dallas Region wants to meet you! Duties And Responsibilities
Development and oversight of donor services and research, including receiving gifts, securing and producing all documentation associated with those gifts, running reports, tracking gift entry with Finance, and TY/tax letters Oversee the in-kind donation process both internally (training Site Coordinators and other staff on the importance of in-kind donations) and externally (track all in-kind donations, reach out to donors for questions and clarification, and receipt generation) Help design strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual, corporate, and foundation gifts Manage special projects such as the Back to School Drive and Holiday Drives and the Amazon Wishlist Lead planning and management for the annual CIS Dallas Golf Tournament; including all Golf Tournament logistics and lead tournament planning, in partnership with the head of the Advancement Department and board liaison Ongoing maintenance and management of donor database using the fundraising software Raiser’s Edge NXT Research new funding opportunities Weekly donation acknowledgements and bi-monthly board of directors’ acknowledgments Pull and distribute a weekly donation analytics report to the Executive Management Team Develop and maintain an ongoing grant management calendar to support timely and efficient processes Perform regular touch points and outreach to donors through mail, phone, in-person meetings, etc. Update sponsorship packages, assist with attaining signage, and acknowledge sponsors as needed Collaborate across departments to help secure volunteers for CIS Dallas events and programs Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and at least seven (7) years of experience in non-profit advancement and development, donor relations, event management, and project management Knowledge of the greater Dallas community and prospective donors is highly desirable Superior oral/written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and strong presentation skills Extensive experience with online marketing, direct mail, and cross-channel marketing in for-profit or nonprofit settings is highly desirable Proactive and creative problem-solver, able to work independently and with a broad range of internal and external partners to develop relationships and achieve results Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and donor/constituent management databases (Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge and Salesforce is highly desirable) Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Ability to create powerful written and oral communications for fundraising and convey complex ideas via presentations, emails, and in-person interactions Proven ability to work collaboratively with a team for program success Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
Ability to lift, carry and move up to 15 pounds on a regular basis Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, or walk for various lengths of time Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Ability to work within donor management software Inside work in an office environment with no exposure to weather conditions Available to work 7.5 hours per day and/or 37.5 hours per week or more as necessary Ability to travel for meetings, donor presentations and other assignments within or outside the Greater Dallas Area; reliable transportation is a must Equal Opportunity
Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.
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Donor Relations Manager
role at
Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region . This role will play a key part in philanthropic revenue growth for CIS Dallas and will demonstrate the power of strong relationships to drive meaningful impact through interactions with CIS donors at all levels. The Manager, Donor Relations will be responsible for research, organization, and coordination of fund development to support the advancement department. This position is heavily involved in the planning and execution of all fundraising campaigns, special events, and donor management & stewardship. This position reports to the Chief Advancement Officer. If you have a strong desire to work within a mission-centric organization that empowers students to stay in school and achieve in life, CIS Dallas Region wants to meet you! Duties And Responsibilities
Development and oversight of donor services and research, including receiving gifts, securing and producing all documentation associated with those gifts, running reports, tracking gift entry with Finance, and TY/tax letters Oversee the in-kind donation process both internally (training Site Coordinators and other staff on the importance of in-kind donations) and externally (track all in-kind donations, reach out to donors for questions and clarification, and receipt generation) Help design strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual, corporate, and foundation gifts Manage special projects such as the Back to School Drive and Holiday Drives and the Amazon Wishlist Lead planning and management for the annual CIS Dallas Golf Tournament; including all Golf Tournament logistics and lead tournament planning, in partnership with the head of the Advancement Department and board liaison Ongoing maintenance and management of donor database using the fundraising software Raiser’s Edge NXT Research new funding opportunities Weekly donation acknowledgements and bi-monthly board of directors’ acknowledgments Pull and distribute a weekly donation analytics report to the Executive Management Team Develop and maintain an ongoing grant management calendar to support timely and efficient processes Perform regular touch points and outreach to donors through mail, phone, in-person meetings, etc. Update sponsorship packages, assist with attaining signage, and acknowledge sponsors as needed Collaborate across departments to help secure volunteers for CIS Dallas events and programs Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and at least seven (7) years of experience in non-profit advancement and development, donor relations, event management, and project management Knowledge of the greater Dallas community and prospective donors is highly desirable Superior oral/written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and strong presentation skills Extensive experience with online marketing, direct mail, and cross-channel marketing in for-profit or nonprofit settings is highly desirable Proactive and creative problem-solver, able to work independently and with a broad range of internal and external partners to develop relationships and achieve results Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and donor/constituent management databases (Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge and Salesforce is highly desirable) Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Ability to create powerful written and oral communications for fundraising and convey complex ideas via presentations, emails, and in-person interactions Proven ability to work collaboratively with a team for program success Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
Ability to lift, carry and move up to 15 pounds on a regular basis Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, or walk for various lengths of time Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Ability to work within donor management software Inside work in an office environment with no exposure to weather conditions Available to work 7.5 hours per day and/or 37.5 hours per week or more as necessary Ability to travel for meetings, donor presentations and other assignments within or outside the Greater Dallas Area; reliable transportation is a must Equal Opportunity
Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.
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