Director of Donor Relations

The Lovett School; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lovett School in Atlanta seeks a Donor Relations Manager who will lead the Advancement Office in developing and implementing stewardship strategies for major and planned gifts. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating donor events, and producing annual financial and impact reports to strengthen donor relationships.

You will collaborate with portfolio managers and the Director of Annual Giving to tailor stewardship for leadership donors, ensuring exceptional stewardship across gifts

Qualifications

• Ability to set strategy and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Hires, supervises, mentors, and evaluates the Donor Relations Manager.
• Oversees strategy for programmatic stewardship of major and planned donors including major donor events, endowment funds, annual reports.
• Supports portfolio managers in delivering personalized stewardship to managers’ prospects and donors.
• Devises and orchestrates collateral, programs, and events to steward major and planned donors.
• In partnership with the Director of Annual Giving, devises stewardship for leadership annual giving donors.

Skills

Strategy setting

Prioritization

Deadline orientation

External engagement

Microsoft Office

Raiser’s Edge

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Description

About The Lovett School: Mission, Core Values & More!

Job Details

Description

About The Lovett School: Mission, Core Values & More!

The Lovett School Culture and Community

Reports to: Chief Advancement Officer

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Hires, supervises, mentors, and evaluates the Donor Relations Manager.
• Oversees strategy for Advancement’s programmatic stewardship of major and planned donors including;
  • Major donor events
  • Endowment funds
  • Annual impact reports
  • Annual financial reports
• Supports portfolio managers in devising and delivering personalized stewardship to their managed prospects and donors.
• Devises and orchestrates collateral, programs, and events to steward major and planned donors.
• In partnership with the Director of Annual Giving, devises and manages stewardship for leadership annual giving donors.

Skills And Competencies

• Proven ability to set strategy, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Be a visible member of the Advancement Office with external constituents and donors
• Strong management, analytical and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow through required
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• At various times throughout the year, the employee is required to work outside of regular business hours for various job-related functions.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands. Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required. Vision and focus adjustments are necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.