Donor Relations & Philanthropy Communications Manager

Father Joe's Villages; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Father Joe’s Villages is seeking a Manager, Donor Relations & Philanthropy Communications to translate complex programs into clear donor experiences. You will shape stewardship strategies, support major gift activities, and ensure messaging aligns with our fundraising strategy.

You will collaborate with program leaders and internal partners, provide team coaching, and use data to strengthen donor engagement, retention, and trust within a San Diego-based organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, fundraising, nonprofit management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in donor relations, stewardship, fundraising, or philanthropy communications, including 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience with donor CRM systems and data-driven fundraising strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement donor relations and stewardship strategies that strengthen engagement, demonstrate impact, and support donor retention.
• Support donor meetings, briefings, events, site visits, and other engagement opportunities, including activities supporting major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Ensure philanthropy communications are consistent with organizational messaging, brand standards, fundraising strategy, and donor expectations.
• Anticipate project needs, resolve issues, and communicate progress and risks to appropriate stakeholders.
• Provide direction, coaching, and support to team members responsible for donor relations and/or philanthropy communications.
• Use donor feedback, available data, and organizational insights to inform strategies and strengthen donor experiences.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

Donor relations

Data-driven fundraising

CRM systems

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Father Joe’s Villages is seeking a Manager, Donor Relations & Philanthropy Communications to translate complex programs into clear donor experiences. You will shape stewardship strategies, support major gift activities, and ensure messaging aligns with our fundraising strategy.

You will collaborate with program leaders and internal partners, provide team coaching, and use data to strengthen donor engagement, retention, and trust within a San Diego-based organization.