Donor Relations Officer

Alpha-Chi-Omega-Fraternity; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Job summary

Alpha Chi Omega Foundation is seeking a Donor Relations Officer to join our development team. This full-time role (40 hours/week) offers the option to work remotely within the United States and requires a track record in donor stewardship and gift cultivation.

The officer will build and sustain relationships with donors and volunteers, with a focus on securing major and planned gifts to support foundation strategies and educational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of professional fundraising experience required; major gifts and planned giving preferred.
• Maintains confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in donor relations.
• Proficient written and verbal communications and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop donor relationships to secure major and planned gifts for Foundation strategies.
• Serve as ambassador for Alpha Chi Omega Foundation and motivate donor support.
• Engage donors and volunteers with excellent communications and CRM data quality.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Major gifts

Planned giving

Donor engagement

Communications skills

Microsoft Word

Email

CRM familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFRE certification preferred

Tools

iMIS

Job description

Alpha Chi Omega is hiring a donor relations officer. The role is full-time (40 hours/week) and candidates can be remote.

The donor relations officer is a critical member of the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation team, responsible for developing organizational relationships with donors with a goal of enhancing donor engagement and securing major and planned gifts in support of Foundation strategies and objectives. This role serves as an ambassador of the Foundation, motivating enthusiastic support for Alpha Chi Omega's educational and philanthropic initiatives.

Requirements

• Two or more years of professional fundraising experience required: direct experience in major gifts, planned giving and/or direct donor engagement preferred; a combination of related education and professional/volunteer experience may be considered; candidates' differing levels of experience will be considered, with pay commensurate with experience
• Maintains a high level of maturity, integrity, confidentiality and professionalism in developing and sustaining resilient relationships with donors, volunteers and colleagues
• Demonstrates outstanding communications skills, including written, verbal, presentation and listening
• Works with a sense of urgency and flexibility in a team-oriented and goal-driven environment
• Demonstrates strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and email required
• Prior experience working with iMIS or other donor relationship management system is preferred
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Membership in Alpha Chi Omega or other Greek-letter fraternal organization is preferred

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) or other similar certification preferred.