Donor Relations & Stewardship Lead

Deep End Talent Strategies; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana (RMHCCIN) is seeking a Development Officer to strengthen and grow our donor community, focusing on stewardship, donor engagement, and meaningful philanthropy. This is a relationship-driven role centered on turning donor interest into lasting support for families in Central Indiana.

You will manage a portfolio of individual and corporate supporters, collaborate with volunteers and staff, and craft personalized touchpoints that illustrate the

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, sales, relationship management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve RMHCCIN’s donor stewardship program, creating thoughtful and personalized ways to recognize, engage, and retain supporters.
• Build genuine relationships with individual and corporate donors and prospects.
• Manage a portfolio of mid-level and major-gift relationships through regular calls, emails, meetings, and meaningful follow-up.
• Identify new prospects and develop strategies to move relationships from initial interest to deeper engagement and increased giving.
• Ask for gifts that align donor interests with RMHCCIN priorities.
• Develop donor touchpoints such as impact communications, milestone recognition, tours, and small stewardship gatherings.
• Engage board members, volunteers, and staff in cultivation and stewardship.
• Partner with marketing and program staff to tell compelling stories about the impact donors make possible.
• Support corporate partners through relationship-building, volunteer engagement, and sponsorship opportunities.
• Keep donor activity and pipeline information organized and current in Raiser’s Edge NXT.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship management

Donor relations

Donor stewardship

Portfolio management

Communication

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Job description

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana (RMHCCIN) is seeking a Development Officer to strengthen and grow our donor community, focusing on stewardship, donor engagement, and meaningful philanthropy. This is a relationship-driven role centered on turning donor interest into lasting support for families in Central Indiana.

You will manage a portfolio of individual and corporate supporters, collaborate with volunteers and staff, and craft personalized touchpoints that illustrate the