Inside Philanthropy, INC.
Senior Donor Relations Specialist
Inside Philanthropy, INC., Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
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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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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