Donor Relations Manager

Humane Society of Northeast Georgia•Gainesville, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director of Major Gifts as our lead storyteller, the Donor Relations Manager is the strategist ensuring those stories are backed by data, fueled by grants, and supported by the community. At HSNEGA, we believe that "behind the scenes" doesn't mean "behind the mission." We are looking for a sharp, organized, and mission-driven professional to serve as our CRM Administrator, lead our grant-writing efforts, and to ensure our donors are stewarded well. This is a role for someone who loves the satisfaction of a clean database as much as the joy of a successful community event. The Donor Relations Manager serves as the key support for the Senior Director of Major Gifts by managing key revenue sources (grants, direct mail, mid-level donors). They are a member of the Philanthropy and Marketing team and have one direct report.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in nonprofit development, operations, or data management.
Proven CRM Mastery: You have "Sr Admin" level experience (Bloomerang, GiveSmart, Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, etc.).
Grant Success: A track record of writing and securing grants (experience with animal welfare grants is a major plus).
Leadership Potential: Previous experience managing a person, an intern, or a significant project team.
Attention to Detail: You’re the person who catches the typo in the 10th paragraph and notices when a donor’s name is misspelled.

Nice To Haves

experience with animal welfare grants is a major plus

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary admin for our CRM (Bloomerang), ensuring data integrity and security.
Build and maintain donor dashboards, pull weekly/monthly revenue reports, and provide the Senior Director with actionable "ready-to-ask" lists.
Manage/oversee the gift acknowledgment process, ensuring every donor feels appreciated within 48 hours.
Train other staff members on CRM best practices to ensure a "culture of data."
Research, write, and submit compelling grant proposals to local, regional, and national foundations.
Submit Grant reports in a timely fashion.
Maintain a strict grants calendar to ensure all deadlines for applications and impact reports are met.
Work closely with the Shelter and Clinic teams to gather the data and stories needed for high-quality submissions.
Grow a portfolio of "mid level donors" and local business sponsors, securing event sponsorships and annual partnerships and upgrading individual gifts.
Represent HSNEGA at community events, chamber meetings, and tabling opportunities to grow our local presence.
Oversee digital fundraising campaigns in collaboration with organization’s direct mail vendor.
Provide direct supervision, coaching, and goal-setting for one direct report.
Ensure your team member is supported in their daily tasks (gift entry, event logistics, etc.) while helping them grow professionally.