Director of Donor Relations

Job Summary

Seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Manager or Director of Donor Relations, this full-time remote position will manage a portfolio of individual donors, develop personalized engagement strategies, and drive fundraising efforts to deepen relationships and secure financial commitments.

Key responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of individual donors, cultivating relationships and developing personalized strategies for engagement and financial support
• Advance donor commitments through direct solicitations and strategic follow-up, while executing recruitment and renewal strategies aligned with organizational priorities
• Translate complex political and philanthropic information into actionable investment opportunities, ensuring excellent donor experiences through thoughtful engagement plans and timely stewardship

Required qualifications

• Approximately 5-7+ years of relevant professional experience for Senior Manager candidates, or 8-10+ years for Director candidates, in fundraising or donor engagement
• Demonstrated success in cultivating, soliciting, and managing individual donor relationships, with experience in securing significant financial commitments
• Strong project management skills and the ability to maintain a donor portfolio and drive fundraising outcomes
• Experience with Salesforce or comparable CRM systems to inform strategy and manage donor interactions
• Commitment to advancing racial, gender, economic, and social justice through philanthropic efforts