Donor Engagement & Stewardship Lead

Humane Society of Southern Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona is seeking a Donor Relations Officer to manage a diverse portfolio of donors, cultivating gifts ranging from $500 to $5,000 annually and advancing donor engagement across departments.

This role combines frontline fundraising with back‑office support, including gift processing, CRM updates, reports, and donor recognition activities, while building strong relationships to increase philanthropic support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of nonprofit donor management.
• Experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with CRM and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a donor portfolio.
• Manage a portfolio of up to 500 donors contributing $500–$5,000 annually.
• Coordinate donor outreach via visits, calls, tours, and mail.
• Prepare donor briefings and advance CRM documentation.
• Oversee donor recognition programs and reports.

Skills

Donor relations

Portfolio management

Fundraising

CRM

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona is seeking a Donor Relations Officer to manage a diverse portfolio of donors, cultivating gifts ranging from $500 to $5,000 annually and advancing donor engagement across departments.

This role combines frontline fundraising with back‑office support, including gift processing, CRM updates, reports, and donor recognition activities, while building strong relationships to increase philanthropic support.