Manager of Donor Relations (Remote)

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Disclaimer:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• All remote job duties and responsibilities must be completed within the United States.
• Remote positions at the Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) require quarterly in-person meetings at our office location in Arlington, VA.
• IHS employees are required to visit the office for a minimum of two weeks per year.
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Manager of Donor Relations

Job Summary:
The Manager of Donor Relations is part of a wider Development Team charged with setting and reaching fundraising targets, executing on donor event strategies, and developing individual fundraising plans for current and prospective supporters in their donor portfolios. The Manager’s portfolio will predominantly govern the northwest region of the United States. Both team and individual success requires execution of a 'moves management' strategy to identify, cultivate, and solicit supporters capable of making four- to six-figure gifts.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work with the Director of Development to establish specific fundraising goals and execute moves management to attain revenue targets.
• Manage your portfolio of approximately 100-150 major donor supporters and prospects, set fundraising strategies, and execute on each.
  • This will require face-to-face donor meetings including collaboration on donor events throughout the year.
  • 30-40% travel required for this role.
• Identify and qualify major giving potential of prospective donors and enhance gifting abilities through establishing, forging, and strengthening meaningful relationships by keeping donors’ intent and the best interest of IHS at the forefront of fundraising efforts.
• Work with other Development Team members to integrate fundraising strategies across Communications & Marketing (including Direct Mail), Foundations Management, & Donor Events.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• A passion for the vision and work of IHS, and an ability to communicate that vision in a way that inspires and connects with donors’ respective philanthropic goals.
  • Must be willing to travel 30%-40%.
• 2+ years of major gifts fundraising (or related experience) with a demonstrated track record of building relationships and closing four to six-figure gifts.
  • Planned giving knowledge and experience is helpful.
• Strong drive and initiative, demonstrated experience building external relationships, keen attention to the donor experience, and a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
• Proven capability to drive a technology-savvy and data-driven approach, with experience setting and tracking key performance metrics within a CRM system.
  • Salesforce experience preferred.

To apply, qualified candidates must submit the following materials (through additional documents):

• Resume
• Cover letter detailing:
  • Your interest in this position.
  • A compelling case about why the IHS mission resonates with you.

Salary: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience.