Manager of Donor Relations

Discovery Cube•Santa Ana, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Discovery Cube Orange County is seeking a dynamic and highly organized Manager of Donor Relations to support our mission of engaging and inspiring children in STEM education. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at managing donor relationships, and can effectively utilize data-driven strategies to enhance fundraising efforts.

Requirements

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in donor relations, fundraising, or nonprofit development.
Proficiency in Microsoft CRM, Dynamics 365, or other donor database management systems.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to generate insights from data reports.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.
A passion for STEM education and a strong curiosity for engaging students in science-related activities.
Highly adaptable, reliable, and positive team player with strong attention to detail.
Ability to handle sensitive donor information with the highest level of confidentiality.
Adapt to shifting priorities, demonstrating strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Nonprofit Management, Communications, Business, or related discipline) preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Development & Community Engagement team to drive fundraising initiatives and enhance donor engagement.
Support major gift fundraising efforts by assisting in the management of donor portfolios and developing targeted cultivation strategies.
Assist in donor stewardship efforts, including personalized communications, acknowledgments, and event coordination.
Process donations daily, and prepare acknowledgment and stewardship letters, and other correspondence for donations and gifts.
Send and maintain pledge records for Annual Fund and Capital Campaign donors.
Assist VP with drafting and preparing correspondence and grant and gift proposals.
Lead membership/renewal management, Cube Ambassadors and Multipliers, as well as collateral and direct mail support.
Handle all administrative details associated with the Annual Fund and the Capital Campaign meetings and events.
Maintain and optimize donor records using Microsoft CRM, Dynamics 365, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
Leverage CRM-generated reports to track fundraising progress and strategically inform donor engagement strategies.
Maintain gift database by continually inputting and updating database records and create fundraising reports and other database reports as needed.
Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 360 CRM for contact reports, gift transmittals, pulling reports and lists for events or other important information.
Prepare annual tax receipts for individuals and coordinate mailing of receipts.
Provide administrative and database support to the entire Development team, ensuring the smooth execution of fundraising activities.
In partnership with the VP, manage department’s metrics and fundraising plans on target.
Complete and manage VP’s expense reports and budget.
Handle all administrative details associated with the Annual Fund and the Capital Campaign meetings and events (i.e., schedule meetings, prepare and distribute notices, secure locations; prepare meeting materials, type up meeting minutes).
Coordinate production of appeal letters, holiday cards, and other department mailings.
Development website maintenance.
Coordinate production of appeal letters, holiday cards, and other department mailings.
Plan and arrange business meetings for the Development team (as needed) with senior management, staff, Board members, major donors, and prospects.
Assist with special events, including Multiplier events, our annual gala and two golf events.
Work cross-functionally with other departments to support donor engagement events and initiatives.