Donor Relations Manager — Stewardship & Events Impact

Brady, Co; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Pre-tax parking and transit accounts

403(B) plan with employer match

Life and AD&D coverage

Cell phone reimbursement

Headspace subscription

Parental leave

Unlimited PTO

paid week closure at year end

11 paid federal holidays

Job summary

Brady, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending gun violence, is seeking a Manager, Donor Relations to develop and execute strategies to engage, retain, and steward donors and to manage Brady’s donor benefits program and stewardship plan. The role involves planning and data-driven donor communications, events, and personalized recognition to strengthen long-term support.

Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving, you will collaborate with the fundraising team to identify major donors,

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to take initiative and adapt with a can-do attitude in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Leadership of Donor Appreciation Week.
• Develop and Execute Donor Recognition Anniversary Circles.
• Organize and manage donor-centric events and activities to foster community and appreciation.
• Create and manage an annual donor stewardship plan and timeline, noting strategies for segmented donors and campaigns.
• Collaborate with the fundraising team to identify and develop tailored approaches to solicit and steward major donors.
• Create a long-term donor stewardship and retention plan to develop, manage, and grow ongoing donor relationships.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising communications

Event planning

Donor stewardship

Donor recognition

Relationship management

Nonprofit management

Proposal writing

Job description

Brady, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending gun violence, is seeking a Manager, Donor Relations to develop and execute strategies to engage, retain, and steward donors and to manage Brady’s donor benefits program and stewardship plan. The role involves planning and data-driven donor communications, events, and personalized recognition to strengthen long-term support.

Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving, you will collaborate with the fundraising team to identify major donors,