Donor Relations & Development Lead

LifePath; Town of Greenfield (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LifePath is seeking a Donor Relations Manager to lead fundraising and development initiatives. You will research and cultivate donors, build brand awareness, and collaborate across the organization to grow revenue streams.

The role calls for strong writing, relationship-building, and project management skills in a fast-paced environment, with focus on donor stewardship and campaign execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising for human services or healthcare settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for donor engagement.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with donor databases and event coordination.
• Organized with strong time management and project planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee donor relations and stewardship programs.
• Oversee donor database management, gifts processing, and acknowledgments.
• Cultivate relationships with individuals, foundations, and partners.
• Design campaign materials and coordinate social media and digital fundraising.
• Create compelling donor communications and plan development events.
• Analyze performance and report on fundraising trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate on grant-writing and manage related processes.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Grant writing

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Donor database

Microsoft 365

Social media tools

Job description

LifePath is seeking a Donor Relations Manager to lead fundraising and development initiatives. You will research and cultivate donors, build brand awareness, and collaborate across the organization to grow revenue streams.

The role calls for strong writing, relationship-building, and project management skills in a fast-paced environment, with focus on donor stewardship and campaign execution.