Donor Relations Associate

US·Birminghammid

SalesAccount Manager

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Key Responsibilities

Donor Stewardship Manage the organization’s donor database and ensure information is up-to-date, accurate,

Technical Tools

SalesAccount Manager

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Manage the organization’s donor database and ensure information is up-to-date, accurate, and properly documented in the database and in all reports
Receive and record the executive director’s donor interactions and manage follow-up communication where necessary
Create prospect and capacity reports as requested
Own daily gift processing and reporting
Produce gift acknowledgements and other donor correspondence in a timely manner
Review daily, weekly, and monthly reports with the finance team for accurate reconciliation
Track and manage donor requests and communications

Drive the administrative and logistical efforts behind annual giving campaigns, online giving efforts, and all solicited asks whether grant-based, individual giving, corporate donations, or foundation support
Ensure internal records (Google Drive) and donor database (Bloomerang) are completely up-to-date
Maintain consistently accurate records of requests and reporting for possible grant funding
Assist with grant packet preparation and grant writing
Provide support for board meeting discussions related to development progress, including drafting reports or charts, pulling reports, creating detailed lists, etc.

Provide support for annual fundraisers, board-driven fundraising events, or other development events as they arise
Manage event sponsorship processes, including soliciting, securing, and acknowledging all event sponsors

Work closely with the development and communications manager on strategic communications, including our newsletter and annual report
Work closely with the Executive Director and other members of the Development Team on donor communications, both personalized and general

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Education:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; can substitute for experience
Experience:
- At least 2-3 years of experience in the development field required; 3-5 years preferred
- Solid knowledge of successful fundraising techniques required
- Prior use of any development database required
- Prior use and mastery of Excel/spreadsheets, mail merge, and Microsoft Office Suite required
Skills & Competencies:
- Demonstrable maturity and thoughtfulness; demonstrates an even temperament and focus on getting things done
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and not dropping any balls
- Ruthlessly organized and proactively able to get things done
- Proven time management and organizational skills
- Hard-working with a positive attitude and a willingness to accomplish the task at hand
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Able to work independently with limited oversight on tasks within your wheelhouse
- Demonstrated discretion and good judgment due to the sensitive nature of this work
- Passion for student success, equity, and closing the opportunity gap for Birmingham’s youth.