Donor Relations Manager
About The Position
Based in Portland, Maine, and offering services statewide, Preble Street’s low-barrier, client-centered programs provide casework, housing, shelter, food, and other essential services to people in our community experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty, while advocating for long-term solutions to these problems. As a member of the Development Team, the Donor Relations Manager (DRM) is responsible for working with the development staff, leadership, board members, and the community to execute a comprehensive major donor program and achieve fundraising campaign goals to support the Preble Street mission. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position with a Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm schedule
Requirements
- The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of related professional experience.
- Candidates should demonstrate success managing complex campaign initiatives and major donor programs, along with experience coordinating projects, meetings, and both virtual and in-person events.
- Strong proficiency in customer service and public relations is required.
- A strong understanding of homelessness and poverty, along with a genuine commitment to the agency’s mission, is essential.
Responsibilities
- Manage prospective donor development (identification, research, evaluation, strategy, and tracking) to support annual, campaign, and planned giving fundraising efforts
- Establish solicitation priorities; manage prospect lists and research; and develop and execute targeted cultivation plans and solicitation strategies
- Coordinate with the development team to integrate efforts with other agency fundraising and communications strategies
- Manage day-to-day campaign operations
- Prepare status reports for campaign volunteers and leadership
- Oversee acknowledgment of all campaign gifts and pledges, including preparation of pledge agreements and payment reminders
Benefits
- This full-time (40 hours/week), salaried position offers a competitive compensation of $65,000, annualized.
- Generous paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits include:
- 4 weeks (160 hours, accrued) vacation time
- 12 days (96 hours, accrued) sick time
- 32 hours personal time
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Health insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option
- Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option
- Vision insurance
- Employer-paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
