Donor Growth & Annual Giving Director

Rainbows-United,-Inc.-; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainbows-United, Inc. seeks a Development Director to secure and grow annual fund contributions and mid-level gifts, cultivating relationships with individual donors and prospects to advance revenue goals.

You will work with the VP of Philanthropy to craft strategies, manage donor portfolios, and coordinate campaigns, events, and communications that demonstrate impact and sustain support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education, professional experience, and demonstrated success in fundraising, donor relations, or a related field will be considered.
• Three to five years of experience in fundraising, donor engagement, annual giving, nonprofit development, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors, with experience securing annual fund and mid-level gifts preferred.
• Experience using Raiser's Edge or similar donor database/CRM systems to manage donor information, track fundraising activity, and support relationship-based fundraising efforts preferred.
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design and content creation tools preferred, with the ability to develop compelling donor communications and fundraising materials.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to effectively manage projects, analyze data, and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Vice President of Philanthropy to develop and implement fundraising strategies that maximize philanthropic support, strengthen donor engagement, and achieve annual revenue goals.
• Manage a portfolio of annual fund and mid-level donors and prospects, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding meaningful relationships that increase donor retention, engagement, and giving.
• Identify, cultivate, and pursue new individual, corporate, and community partnership opportunities to expand the organization's philanthropic support and advance fundraising objectives.
• Develop and execute annual fundraising initiatives and donor engagement activities, monitoring progress and evaluating outcomes to ensure achievement of established goals.
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Philanthropy in developing comprehensive fundraising plans, budgets, timelines, and performance metrics for revenue-generating initiatives.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with individual donors, corporate partners, and community stakeholders to strengthen relationships and encourage ongoing involvement.
• Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, sponsorship requests, donor communications, and other fundraising materials that effectively communicate organizational impact and funding needs.
• Lead the planning and execution of annual fund donor communications, including solicitation campaigns, stewardship initiatives, impact reporting, and donor recognition efforts designed to cultivate, retain, and upgrade supporters.
• Assist with the planning and execution of fundraising events, donor cultivation activities, and stewardship opportunities that enhance visibility, engagement, and philanthropic support.
• Maintain accurate and timely donor and fundraising records within Raiser's Edge, collaborating with the Data Specialist to ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and effective portfolio management.
• Track, analyze, and report fundraising activity, donor engagement, and campaign performance to inform strategy and support organizational decision-making.
• Serve as an active member of the Leadership Team and Philanthropy Department, contributing to organizational planning, cross-department collaboration, and a culture of philanthropy throughout the agency.

Skills

Donor relations

Relationship building

Communication

Fundraising strategy

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rainbows-United, Inc. seeks a Development Director to secure and grow annual fund contributions and mid-level gifts, cultivating relationships with individual donors and prospects to advance revenue goals.

You will work with the VP of Philanthropy to craft strategies, manage donor portfolios, and coordinate campaigns, events, and communications that demonstrate impact and sustain support.