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Inside Philanthropy, INC.

Senior Donor Relations Specialist

Inside Philanthropy, INC., Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201

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The Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA) is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to lead donor acquisition and stewardship of supporters. The Senior Donor Relations Specialist will develop, implement and manage strategies for comprehensive donor giving. With a focus on research, the Specialist will create and execute strategic fundraising-related programs. The candidate will provide end-to-end donor relations management with individual donors, foundations, corporations and related organizations. This full-time employee will perform administrative responsibilities in an efficient, timely and professional manner. The Specialist must be strategic, reliable, highly motivated and possess a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will be able to exercise sound judgment and add value, while furthering the organization’s mission and goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

Expand and implement the Association’s donor relations strategy, including a wide range of fundraising-related programs

Plan and coordinate acquisition efforts across mail, digital and Association events to increase new donor volume and promote early retention

Cultivate strong, long-term relationships with donors and prospects using thoughtful communication and dependable follow throughs

Establish and execute a steady cadence for acknowledgments, recognition and impact updates

Create and manage procedural documents for fundraising-related programs with a defined path to scale over time

Design and create fundraising collateral for distribution

Generate correspondence for donors including research inquiries, information requests and renewals

Ensure prompt and accurate receipting with complete recordkeeping to keep outreach targeted and compliant

Review and summarize performance results to recommend targeted adjustments to messages, timing and segmentation

Manage a detailed record of stewardship actions and contact reports

Maintain multiple databases and spreadsheets with acute accuracy and attention to detail

Employ email marketing software to actively engage with donors

Monitor the organization’s donor relations email addresses

Establish and lead event planning activities for donor-related events, including onsite recognition

Represent the organization at meetings and special events

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a concentration in business administration, marketing, nonprofit management or related field; master’s degree preferred

At least five years of relevant experience in donor development, constituent engagement and/or sales; nonprofit or member association experience preferred

Proven experience developing and implementing donor relations strategy

Ability to work independently and in a team environment, interacting effectively with individuals across various levels

Excellent telephone, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Must possess strong computer and database management skills

Highly proficient writing, proofreading and editing skills

Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills

Effective time management skills with focus on meeting deadlines

Event management experience preferred

Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneouslyProficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Adobe Creative Cloud and Google Workspace

Email marketing software experience preferred

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