Donor Relations & Annual Giving Manager

AOD; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AOD is seeking a Donor Relations Manager in Southfield, MI to lead fundraising and donor stewardship, reporting to the Chief Development Officer. The role drives annual giving, donor engagement, and growth of the major gifts program, coordinating with the development team and other departments.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in a related field and at least two years of fundraising experience, with strong relationship-building and data-management skills to support Catholic Charities of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
• Minimum of two years of professional fundraising or related experience.
• Substantial experience considered for education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive annual giving campaigns, including direct mail and online fundraising, increasing donor engagement.
• Oversee donor stewardship, acknowledgments, and reports to improve donor retention and support major gifts growth.

Skills

Catholic teachings

Annual giving

Digital platforms

Donor communications

Nonprofit operations

MS Office

Raiser’s Edge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Philanthropy, Nonprofit Management or related field

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Raiser’s Edge NXT

MS Office Suite

Job description

AOD is seeking a Donor Relations Manager in Southfield, MI to lead fundraising and donor stewardship, reporting to the Chief Development Officer. The role drives annual giving, donor engagement, and growth of the major gifts program, coordinating with the development team and other departments.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in a related field and at least two years of fundraising experience, with strong relationship-building and data-management skills to support Catholic Charities of