Donor Relations Manager

Remedy Staffing; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Staffing in Honolulu is seeking a Donor Relations Manager to lead donor engagement, stewardship, and fundraising initiatives. This role focuses on cultivating major gifts, developing engagement plans, and connecting donors’ passions with community impact.

You’ll partner with leadership to advance the organization's mission and secure philanthropic support. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of fundraising or donor relations experience, excellent communication, and proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of fundraising or donor relations experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with donor databases/CRM systems and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects.
• Develop individualized donor engagement and stewardship plans.
• Conduct donor meetings, presentations and site visits.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects.
• Prepare donor proposals, materials and impact reports.
• Collaborate with leadership to align donor interests with priorities.
• Track donor interactions and maintain records in the CRM.
• Develop strategies to increase donor retention and giving.
• Coordinate donor recognition and cultivation events.
• Monitor fundraising goals and campaign performance.
• Represent the organization at community events as needed.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Initiative

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position:Donor Relations Manager (Permanent)

Location:Honolulu

Industry:Non-Profit

Salary:$85,000 – $95,000 annually (depending on experience)

We are seeking an experienced and relationship-focused Donor Relations Manager to lead donor engagement, stewardship, and fundraising efforts. This individual will play a key role in cultivating meaningful relationships with donors, developing fundraising strategies, and securing philanthropic support to advance the organization’s mission.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys building relationships, creating strategic engagement plans, and helping donors connect their passions with impactful community initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and cultivate a portfolio of major donors and prospective supporters.
• Develop and implement individualized donor engagement and stewardship plans.
• Conduct donor meetings, presentations, and site visits to strengthen relationships and inspire giving.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects.
• Prepare donor proposals, fundraising materials, and impact reports.
• Collaborate with leadership, volunteers, and program teams to align donor interests with organizational priorities.
• Track donor interactions and maintain accurate donor records within the organization’s donor database or CRM.
• Develop strategies to increase donor retention, engagement, and philanthropic support.
• Coordinate donor recognition, appreciation efforts, and special cultivation events.
• Monitor fundraising goals, donor activity metrics, and campaign performance.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and timely follow-up with donors and stakeholders.
• Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and networking opportunities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, philanthropy, business development, client relationship management, or a related field. Open to background from hospitality and finance industries.
• Demonstrated success building and maintaining professional relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Ability to think strategically, solve problems creatively, and take initiative.
• Comfortable discussing philanthropic investments and soliciting charitable contributions.
• Experience using donor management, CRM, or fundraising database systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed.

***In-state applicants only as this organization expects candidates to interview for this position as soon as possible***