Director of Donor Engagement

Director Of Donor Engagement

The director of donor engagement is primarily responsible for cultivating and stewarding existing and new donors and gifts that support the organization's long-term sustainability. The position supports a variety of development efforts for special organization needs. Managing responsibilities such as individual donor meetings, fundraising-focused marketing, and donor relations, the director of donor engagement is an integral part of the resource development team.

Responsibilities

• Work with the chief development officer to develop, implement, and manage multi-year, multi-million dollar fundraising and stewardship strategies that support long-term Club needs
• Create, manage, and implement annual marketing strategies to increase Club visibility, widen donor reach, and broaden brand awareness
• Support various fundraising projects and initiatives such as special campaigns, lifetime giving, and bequests
• Create and facilitate volunteer and recognition opportunities for targeted donors and donor groups
• Engage volunteers in donor prospecting, cultivation, stewardship, retention, and growth
• Meet one-on-one with existing and prospect donors both at the Club and in the community
• Work with resource development team to coordinate strategic community partnerships and cultivate special gifts
• Work with operations and finance departments to prepare proposals and other donor-focused materials that accurately communicate Club needs and funding impact
• Interpret and articulate financial and programmatic data to diverse and sophisticated donors
• Prepare and execute presentations for donor and prospect audiences
• Report progress at resource development committee and rural and corporate board meetings as requested
• Attend and support special events
• Create and support opportunities, systems, and expectations that promote an organization culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Qualifications

Commitment to the Boys & Girls Club mission

• Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience demonstrating competency and success in high net worth donor engagement and gift procurement
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Relationship and volunteer management
• Marketing experience, with a focus on donor communication
• Clear understanding of non-profit financial and gift tracking processes
• Demonstrated ability to engage and inspire internal and external constituents across the organization including staff, Club members, donors, volunteers, community partners, vendors, and others
• Savvy interpersonal skillset to effectively communicate with a variety of donor groups and individuals
• A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team, and to take initiative, manage multiple tasks and projects, and meet deadline-driven projects
• Strong organization and management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of gift processing and acknowledgement practices
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Publisher, Adobe software (or similar programs), Canva, and Abila Fundraising 50 (or similar development software) is a plus
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as appropriate
• Transportation capabilities to multiple Club and community sites

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred