Donor Services Manager

Job Description

A growing organization dedicated to supporting students on campuses across the country by fostering an inclusive and supportive environment is looking for seeking a Donor Services Manager to create and execute a donor prospect research and engagement program for the COCI development team to maximize involvement and align donor interests with organizational priorities. The ideal candidate has prior experience working with boards and major donors and is proactive, self-motivated, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Research and Engagement
  • Conduct comprehensive prospect research to identify and assess potential
  • donors, analyzing their capacity and inclination.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to the development team to determine the best approach for donor engagement.
  • Develop and implement a donor journey plan and engagement calendar for the advisory board and major donors, incorporating regular communication, program participation, and stewardship events.
  • Set individual engagement goals for fundraisers, providing regular updates
  • and recommendations as necessary.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure a cohesive approach to donor
  • stewardship and relationship management.
• Advisory Board Management
  • Liaise between the Executive Team and the COCI Advisory Board.
  • Develop and manage the master calendar for advisory board events and meetings, including preparing notices, agendas, materials, and minutes as needed.
  • Oversee logistics for all advisory board meetings and retreats.
  • Coordinate advisory board tasks, engagement activities, as well as major donor stewardship events
  • Document processes and procedures related to advisory board roles, duties, and responsibilities as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus six years of experience
• Experience working with boards and major donors
• Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across the organization