Donor Relations Manager — Stewardship & Engagement

Inside Philanthropy; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) plan

Job summary

Brady United is seeking a Manager, Donor Relations in Washington, DC to lead donor engagement, stewardship, and recognition programs that strengthen long-term support for Brady’s mission. You will manage donor benefits, communications, and personalized recognition, coordinating events and stewardship activities.

The role reports to the Director of Individual Giving and requires collaboration with fundraising teams to grow major donor relationships and corporate/foundation partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience in donor recognition, stewardship, and developing personalized donor engagement strategies.
• At least 3 years of professional experience.
• At least one year in donor relations, stewardship, or a related nonprofit field.
• Experience in nonprofits and nonprofit management, with focus on fundraising and campaigns preferred.
• Proficient in managing donor databases and relationship management to support long-term donor engagement.

Responsibilities

• Write and distribute donor communications, such as newsletters and thank-you letters.
• Develop and execute in-person and virtual donor briefings.
• Prepare weekly acknowledgments and general donor letters.
• Create and implement donor cultivation plans with effective communication.
• Assist in planning and coordinating fundraising events with stewardship.
• Lead Donor Appreciation Week and Donor Recognition initiatives.

Skills

Donor relations

Donor engagement

Stewardship

Event planning

Communication

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Donor CRM

Database management

Job description

Brady United is seeking a Manager, Donor Relations in Washington, DC to lead donor engagement, stewardship, and recognition programs that strengthen long-term support for Brady’s mission. You will manage donor benefits, communications, and personalized recognition, coordinating events and stewardship activities.

The role reports to the Director of Individual Giving and requires collaboration with fundraising teams to grow major donor relationships and corporate/foundation partnerships.