DONOR RELATIONS MANAGER

MEALS ON WHEELS PEOPLE INC•Portland, OR

21h

About The Position

Meals on Wheels People is seeking a Donor Relations Manager to manage a mixed portfolio of individual, foundation, and corporate donors in Clark County, Washington. This role plays a key part in advancing MOWP’s mission and ensuring sustainable financial growth through thoughtful donor engagement and relationship-building. Working closely with the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and cross-functional partners, the Donor Relations Manager will design and execute a comprehensive engagement strategy that meaningfully connects Clark County donors with MOWP’s work in the region. This position is responsible for securing gifts of $5,000 and above, deepening relationships with key funders and community stakeholders, and inspiring continued investment in the vision that no senior goes hungry or experiences social isolation.

Requirements

Knowledge of fundraising, philanthropy, donor engagement, or related fields gained through professional experience, education, training, or lived experience.
Strong understanding of the philanthropic landscape, including donor engagement strategies, prospect research, fundraising best practices, and emerging trends in giving.
Five or more years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development, with a focus on individual giving, leadership gifts, and major donor relationships.
Demonstrated success soliciting and securing gifts of $5,000 or more and contributing to the achievement or surpassing of fundraising goals.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences and build trusted relationships.
Proven ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple fundraising initiatives, and to collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
High level of responsiveness, accountability, and follow‑through, with sound judgment and attention to detail.
Proficiency with donor management databases and fundraising technology; experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM systems preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to and experience working with multicultural and socially diverse communities, including older adults, BIPOC communities, low‑income populations, and individuals living with disabilities.
Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events and time‑sensitive activities.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation required.
An equivalent combination of professional experience, training, education, and lived experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or multilingual skills (including but not limited to English/Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, or other Asian or African languages) strongly preferred.
An annual $1,872 bilingual differential is available for candidates who pass a fluency assessment.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of approximately 100–150 individual, foundation, and corporate donors and prospects, using moves management to meet or exceed annual fundraising goals with a focus on gifts of $5,000 or more.
Develop and implement customized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that strengthen donor engagement and grow giving over time.
Collaborate with the CDO and Individual Giving Manager to support short- and long-term strategies for major gifts, operations, and the capital campaign, with emphasis on individual gifts, donor-advised funds, and planned giving.
Create compelling donor-facing materials, including proposals, reports, and personalized communications aligned with donor interests and organizational priorities.
Identify, qualify, and advance major gift prospects through data analysis, referrals, and proactive outreach.
Partner with the CEO and CDO to support donor engagement efforts, including coordination of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities involving executive leadership.
Represent Meals on Wheels People at community events, meetings, and networking opportunities to build and strengthen relationships with Clark County donors and partners.
Work collaboratively across departments, including individual giving, events, grants, and marketing, to achieve shared fundraising goals.
Contribute to a cooperative, strategic, and team-oriented work environment, continuously identifying opportunities to enhance fundraising and operational efforts in Clark County.
Support and uphold Meals on Wheels People’s mission, values, and strategic plan.
Perform other duties as assigned.