Director of Donor Relations

The Lovett School • Atlanta, GA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lovett School is seeking a Director of Donor Relations. This role reports to the Chief Advancement Officer and is responsible for overseeing the strategy for Advancement’s programmatic stewardship of major and planned donors. The Director will manage the Donor Relations Manager and collaborate with other teams to ensure personalized stewardship for donors. The position requires strong management, analytical, and organizational skills, as well as excellent communication abilities. The employee is required to work outside of regular business hours at various times throughout the year.

Requirements

• Proven ability to set strategy, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Be a visible member of the Advancement Office with external constituents and donors.
• Strong management, analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow through required.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hires, supervises, mentors, and evaluates the Donor Relations Manager.
• Oversees strategy for Advancement’s programmatic stewardship of major and planned donors including; Major donor events, Endowment funds, Annual impact reports, Annual financial reports.
• Supports portfolio managers in devising and delivering personalized stewardship to their managed prospects and donors.
• Devises and orchestrates collateral, programs, and events to steward major and planned donors.
• In partnership with the Director of Annual Giving, devises and manages stewardship for leadership annual giving donors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed