Donor Relations Manager
About The Position
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. At Driscoll Children’s Hospital, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of children through compassionate care, education, and advocacy. Behind every life-changing program, groundbreaking treatment, and family supported through difficult times are generous donors who believe in our mission. We are seeking a relationship-focused, organized, and creative Donor Relations Manager to help strengthen those connections and create meaningful experiences that inspire continued support for Driscoll Children’s Hospital.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of two years of professional experience in fundraising, event planning, public relations, marketing, or communications
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge/NXT and Microsoft Excel
- Prior non-profit, hospital, or higher education experience transferable to donor relations
- Experience drafting personalized communications on behalf of leadership
Responsibilities
- Lead donor stewardship and engagement efforts
- Oversee fundraising events and donor communications throughout the year
- Build strong relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community supporters
- Ensure donors are thanked appropriately and kept informed on the impact of their gifts
- Increase donor retention through meaningful stewardship and engagement
- Manage donor communications including thank-you letters, impact reports, birthday/sympathy/holiday cards, and recognition materials
- Plan donor appreciation activities and oversee fundraising events
- Supervise the Special Events Coordinator, Development Intern, and volunteers supporting events and donor engagement
- Partner with hospital leadership, Marketing/Communications, and various departments to coordinate donor-related messaging and activities
- Track donor communications, event logistics, and follow-up activities
- Travel to Driscoll locations for large- and small-scale events and donor activities
- Occasionally work evenings and weekends for donor meetings and community events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
