Donor Relations Manager
Donor Relations Manager
School: The Lovett School
Available Position: Non-teaching Staff
Description:
The Donor Relations Manager is responsible for assisting in the implementation of a comprehensive stewardship program focused on communications, recognition, naming opportunities, endowment reporting and compliance, and custom major donor stewardship. This is a 12 month position. The workload of the position is restricted to that assigned by the Director of Donor Relations and the Chief Advancement Officer.
Please note that a cover letter and 2 to 3 work samples are required with the application.
Position Responsibilities:
In partnership with the Director, responsible for establishment and implementation of a donor relations and stewardship policy, which includes a recognition strategy for naming opportunities, donor recognition, and stewardship of gifts at all levels.
Oversee fund expenditures from endowment earnings to ensure donor intent is being met by tracking endowment spend campus-wide and obtaining fund usage to ensure proper stewardship and reporting to Lovett donors.
Lead execution of annual financial and impact reporting of endowments.
Ensure named endowment procedures are followed according to Donor Relations’ policy.
In partnership with the Director, assist in managing new stewardship opportunities to showcase impact and demonstrate return on investment for donors.
Oversee development of all donor recognition signage and awards, including design, production, and installation by outside vendors.
Follow best practices and maintenance in Raiser's Edge NXT, in accordance with Advancement Services, to record stewardship actions and communications, in addition to endowed gift agreements, endowment reports, etc.
Manage weekly gift reports for outreach purposes.
Lead or assist with stewardship events as needed. Plan, coordinate, and execute individual and small-group donor lunches, developing agendas, managing RSVPs, and ensuring a polished and welcoming experience.
Support the Advancement Events Manager as needed in the planning and execution of advancement events.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and at least five years of progressive experience in donor relations, donor stewardship, and event planning.
Proven strong attention to detail and follow through required.
Superior client service skills, internally and externally.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, Raiser’s Edge and Google Suite preferred.
Strong organizational skills.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects with varying deadlines at the same time.
Ability to work quickly and accurately.
Ability to keep confidential information private and handle such information discreetly.
Ability to work as a team member and display positive behaviors.
Resourcefulness; ability to think ahead.
Willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
Strongly prefer a candidate with experience working at an independent school.
At various times throughout the year, the employee is required to work outside of regular business hours for various job-related functions. The employee will receive as much advance notification as possible for these events and is required to attend them as part of their essential duties.
Physical Demands:
NOTE: The Lovett School employment process includes a post-offer drug (hair) test and background check. See the employment application for more information.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, and talk or hear. The position requires frequent typing, at times for long periods of the day. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Contact name: Elizabeth Jones
Contact email address: elizabeth.jones@lovett.org