Donor Relations & Fundraising Strategist

Experimental Aircraft Association Inc; Oshkosh, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Experimental Aircraft Association Inc in Wisconsin is seeking an EAA Aviation Donor Relations Specialist to grow and maintain meaningful donor relationships while planning donor cultivation events, including AirVenture hospitality initiatives.

You will manage a 100–120 donor/prospect portfolio, work with the EAA Aviation Foundation team to meet fundraising targets, and prepare monthly reports, applying strong communication, organization, and CRM skills in a fast-paced aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of fundraising experience.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, goal-oriented, self-starter, professional, confident, and flexible.
• Advanced computer skills with knowledge of all Microsoft Suite programs, especially Excel, and CRM.

Responsibilities

• Work collectively with EAA Aviation Foundation team to develop and achieve annual fundraising metrics.
• Independently manage a portfolio of 100-120+ donors/prospects through the fundraising donor pipeline from qualification to stewardship.
• Keep timely and accurate communication logs with pertinent information about donors and prospects in EAA’s donor database.
• Research potential donors to add to the pipeline.
• Meet monthly and annual fundraising goals.
• Cultivate internal relationships with EAA departments by focusing on collaboration and leveraging internal resources.
• Assist with the implementation of cultivation and stewardship events.
• Help support the execution of the Foundation’s annual fundraising gala, The Gathering.
• Create and manage monthly reports on prospecting and solicitation activities.
• Embrace and support the EAA Aviation Foundation mission and perform safe practices in the workplace and aviation environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Organization

Project management

Detail-oriented

CRM

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CRM

Job description

Experimental Aircraft Association Inc in Wisconsin is seeking an EAA Aviation Donor Relations Specialist to grow and maintain meaningful donor relationships while planning donor cultivation events, including AirVenture hospitality initiatives.

You will manage a 100–120 donor/prospect portfolio, work with the EAA Aviation Foundation team to meet fundraising targets, and prepare monthly reports, applying strong communication, organization, and CRM skills in a fast-paced aviation environment.