Donor Relations Specialist - Build Giving Partnerships

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Donor Relations Associate to manage a portfolio of donors and build reciprocal partnerships with individuals, couples and families who support the organization’s mission.

You will coordinate cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for Tier-C donors, travel within the local community as needed, and work with the Development Department to achieve fundraising goals while maintaining donor records and communicating program impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and 4–5 years in relationship building.
• Experience in donor relations and stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of 250–300 Tier-C donors.
• Collaborates with Donor Relations staff to identify major gift prospects and steward top donors.
• Coordinates cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for Tier-C donors.
• Maintains donor records and ensures accurate documentation.
• Travel within local community and Great Lakes Division as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Donor Relations Associate to manage a portfolio of donors and build reciprocal partnerships with individuals, couples and families who support the organization’s mission.

You will coordinate cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for Tier-C donors, travel within the local community as needed, and work with the Development Department to achieve fundraising goals while maintaining donor records and communicating program impact.