Donor Relations Coordinator

Job Title:                  Donor Relations Coordinator

Department:            Development

Reports To:              Executive Director

Promotes To:           Director of Donor Relations

Position Summary

With the aim of growing the organization dynamically, the Donor Relations Coordinator will work to increase our donor network by building relationships with individuals and local community partners. The Coordinator will build our annual fundraising portfolio, which will support essential management and alumni outreach positions, and, when necessary, support our three core programs for low-income immigrant youth: our after school programs for high school students, Civics and Citizenship and Civic Engagement for Beginning Language Learners (CE-BELL), our program for middle school students, Civics and Citizenship Junior (C&C Junior), and our Opportunities Plus internship program.

The Donor Relations Coordinator reports to the Executive Director and is a critical member of the team, working with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors to reach our goal to increase general operating support to strengthen and grow the organization.

This is a relatively new position. The Coordinator will have the opportunity to join a dynamic team of 17 employees dedicated to helping immigrant youth learn about American civic life and succeed in the United States. The right candidate will have the opportunity to grow within the organization and essentially build their own development department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Donor Relations and Communications – 60% of time

• Foster relationships with individual donors and create a strong donor cultivation program for current donors
• Identify and acquire new donors to help diversify the organization’s outreach and funding streams.
• Work closely with the organization’s Board of Directors to analyze and cultivate their respective networks for giving prospects
• Establish relationships with the local business community and corporations and expand the organization’s total number of supporters
• Maintain donor database and monitor status of prospective donors
• Create and coordinate annual direct mail solicitation appeals, social media appeals, and timely acknowledgment letters
• Draft, coordinate, and execute donor relation communications such as newsletters, event invitations, and other correspondence
• Maintain a record of all communication and outreach with donors and prospects

Alumni Relations – 25% of time

·        Work with Executive Director to develop an alumni engagement strategy that is based on life-long involvement with the organization, with the goal of building a mutually beneficial relationship

·        Work with the organization’s Alumni Team and the Executive Director to cultivate alumni giving

·        Help plan alumni events and interactions with the organization

·        Research and utilize the alumni database to analyze the population and determine potential donor prospects

·        Record all communication and outreach with alumni regarding giving

Campaign and Event Management – 10% of time

·        Manage the planning, advertising, and execution of donor cultivation events

·        Manage website donations and online giving campaigns

·        Maintain records of donation reporting

Additional Duties as Assigned – 5% of time

·        Occasionally attend evening and weekend meetings on behalf of Liberty’s Promise

Qualifications

Education and Experience

·        Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

·        Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in nonprofit donor relations

·        Must be fluent in English, proficiency in a second language is preferred 

Skills/Competencies

·        Has a deep belief in the organization’s mission, vision, and values

·        Has a sincere dedication to youth development and is eager to tell the story of Liberty’s Promise

·        Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to interact respectfully with people who have different cultural backgrounds

·        Exemplary verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills

·        Excellent organizational and time management skills

·        Must have strong knowledge of current social media platforms and practices

·        Must have superior knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Salesforce

Physical Requirements

·        Work at a computer for long periods of time

·        Capable of driving around the Washington, DC and Baltimore metro areas for prospect/cultivation visits

Equipment to be Used

·        Should demonstrate knowledge of how to perform the basic functions of office equipment such as desktop or laptop computers, printers, copiers, scanners, and shredders

Working Conditions

·        Must be comfortable working at a desk for long periods of time

·        Must be comfortable driving distances of up to 50 miles with some frequency

Salary Range

·        $65,000-$70,000 per annum + 80% health, dental, and vision benefits + monthly transportation stipend

The closing date for applications is 9 am, July 24th. Interviews of candidates will be held between July 24th and July 28th. All interviews will be held in Alexandria, VA. Candidates will be asked to take a writing test. Anticipated start date is September 1, 2023.

Please email a resume, cover letter, and three references to:

Liberty’s Promise

Dr. Robert M. Ponichtera, Executive Director

[email protected]

*Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be notified. If you are not notified by July 26th, you have not been selected for the next step of our process.

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