Donor Relations & Engagement Manager

Brady, Co; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pre-tax parking

Transit accounts

403(b) plan with employer match

Life and AD&D coverage

Cell phone reimbursement

Headspace subscription

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Unlimited PTO

Paid week closure at year end

Eleven paid federal holidays

Job summary

Brady is seeking a Manager of Donor Relations to develop and execute strategies that engage, retain, and steward donors, enabling long-term relationships with Brady’s mission. The role includes managing donor benefits programs, personalized communications, and donor recognition projects.

The position focuses on expanding donor engagement, planning stewardship events, and tracking metrics while maintaining accurate donor records to support campaigns and relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in donor recognition, stewardship, and developing personalized donor engagement strategies.
• At least 3 years of professional experience.
• At least one year of experience in donor relations, stewardship, or a related field for a nonprofit organization.
• Experience in nonprofits and nonprofit management, with a focus on fundraising and campaigns, is preferred.
• Proficient in managing donor databases and relationship management to support long-term donor engagement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, including the capacity to effectively convey Brady’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Write and distribute donor communications, such as newsletters, annual reports, and personalized thank-you letters, to keep donors informed and engaged.
• Develop and execute in-person and virtual donor briefings.
• Prepare weekly acknowledgments and general thank-you letters to donors/sponsors.
• Create and implement donor cultivation plans, ensuring effective communication and engagement with donors.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of fundraising events with stewardship and cultivation for events.
• Lead Donor Appreciation Week and Donor Recognition Anniversaries.
• Organize donor-centric events and activities to foster community and appreciation among donors.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising experience

Donor communications

Event planning

Relationship management

Nonprofit experience

Tools

Donor CRM systems

Job description

Brady is seeking a Manager of Donor Relations to develop and execute strategies that engage, retain, and steward donors, enabling long-term relationships with Brady’s mission. The role includes managing donor benefits programs, personalized communications, and donor recognition projects.

The position focuses on expanding donor engagement, planning stewardship events, and tracking metrics while maintaining accurate donor records to support campaigns and relationships.