Development & Donor Relations Lead
Lifeline Children's Services
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Job summary
Lifeline Children's Services, based in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Development Operations Manager to oversee fundraising and development activities, including grants, donor relations, systems, and online platforms. The role drives strategies to maximize fundraising efforts, build donor relationships, and ensure efficient operations within Lifeline's development department.
The position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive innovation in development practices while
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required or equivalent
- Experience in development operations or fundraising preferred
- Ability to lead a team and manage multiple priorities
- Strong understanding of donor communications and stewardship
Responsibilities
- Oversee fundraising operations, including campaigns, donor pipeline, and reporting toward revenue goals
- Direct Grants Manager and Development Assistant, ensuring timely grants and donor communications
- Coordinate donor data integrity and gift processing systems within the CRM
- Lead collaboration with departments to develop integrated fundraising strategies
- Monitor donor engagement metrics and reporting
- Represent Lifeline professionally with donors and partners
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Job description
Lifeline Children's Services, based in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Development Operations Manager to oversee fundraising and development activities, including grants, donor relations, systems, and online platforms. The role drives strategies to maximize fundraising efforts, build donor relationships, and ensure efficient operations within Lifeline's development department.
The position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive innovation in development practices while
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