Donor Relations Specialist

Family First, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Family First, Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking a mission-driven Donor Relations Specialist to cultivate and steward a portfolio of base-level donors, moving supporters toward deeper engagement and increased generosity.

This role reports to the director of development and offers a chance to grow in a collaborative nonprofit environment. You will manage outreach via calls, texts, emails, video meetings, and handwritten notes, perform research to upgrade donors, document interactions in HubSpot, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or a related field.
• 2+ years in nonprofit development, donor relations, or a relationship-focused role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage various audiences.
• Experience with HubSpot or similar CRM platform.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of base-level donors with focus on retention and relationship-building.
• Proactive outreach via phone, text, email, video meetings, and handwritten notes.
• Execute donor appeals to secure financial support from the base-level portfolio.
• Identify upgrade potential and support moves to mid- or major-donor levels.
• Document all donor interactions in HubSpot in a timely manner.
• Track KPIs like touchpoints, upgrades, retention, and annual fund revenue growth.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Organized & detail-oriented

Mission alignment

HubSpot CRM

Fundraising knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or related field

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

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Donor Relations Specialist

Tampa, FL, US

ABOUT THE ROLE

Family First is looking for a mission-driven donor relations specialist to join our growing development team. In this role, you will cultivate and steward a portfolio of base-level donors, helping move supporters toward deeper engagement and increased generosity. This role reports to the director of development.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional eager to build meaningful donor relationships, sharpen fundraising skills, and grow in a collaborative nonprofit environment. If you are relational, organized, and passionate about connecting people to a cause, we want to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor Engagement

• Manage a portfolio of base-level donors with a focus on retention and relationship-building.
• Conduct proactive, personalized outreach to donors through phone calls, texts, emails, video meetings, and handwritten notes.
• Execute donor appeals to receive financial support from the base-level donor portfolio.

Research & Analysis

• Identify and assess the upgrade potential within the base-level donor portfolio to mid- or major-donor levels.
• Provide individual donor research as support for the development field team.
• Analyze donor data and reports to ensure donor retention, reactivate lapsed donors, and execute moves management.
• Assist the Events Team with donor fundraising events.

CRM & Reporting

• Accurately document all donor interactions in HubSpot in a timely manner.
• Identify new donor prospects by evaluating data in HubSpot.
• Track and report on key performance indicators, including touchpoints, donor upgrades, retention rates, and annual fund revenue growth.
• Establish expertise in HubSpot.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in nonprofit development, donor relations, customer success, or a relationship-focused role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a variety of audiences
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to convey mission, impact, and vision in a compelling way
• Organized and detail-oriented, with comfort working toward defined metrics and goals
• Alignment with Family First’s mission and values
• Experience with HubSpot or a similar CRM platform
• Familiarity with fundraising strategies, donor stewardship, or moves management
• Ability to travel occasionally for donor meetings or events

LOCATION: Tampa, FL - Hybrid

What We Offer

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on millions of families. You’ll work with a collaborative team that values both data-driven decision-making and creative problem-solving. We offer competitive nonprofit compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that respects work-life balance.