Hybrid Donor Relations Manager: Leadership Circle

Social Impact Guide; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums

Dental & vision

HSA/HRA

Paid time off

Sabbatical after 5 years

Job summary

Center for Biological Diversity seeks a Donor Relations Manager to lead a high-impact fundraising program focused on Leadership Circle donors. You will oversee a small team, guide portfolio management, and ensure timely, strategic donor communications across email, mail, phone, and events.

This role drives growth in philanthropic revenue while upholding the Center’s mission. The position reports to the Membership Director and requires experience managing donor campaigns, data-driven stewardship,

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of proven fundraising experience.
• Extensive experience with donor relationship management databases or similar.
• Excellent supervisory skills managing a staff of 2-3 people.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision making.
• Strong communication, written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee, and support multiple fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship programs.
• Develop calendars and timelines for campaigns, reports, events and outreach to donors.
• Provide year-round stewardship of Leadership Circle donors and ensure fundraising goals are met.
• Manage donor relations staff to ensure timely, high-quality communications and activities.
• Draft, format, and send letters, emails, and reports for Leadership Circle and other donors.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor CRM

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Center for Biological Diversity seeks a Donor Relations Manager to lead a high-impact fundraising program focused on Leadership Circle donors. You will oversee a small team, guide portfolio management, and ensure timely, strategic donor communications across email, mail, phone, and events.

This role drives growth in philanthropic revenue while upholding the Center’s mission. The position reports to the Membership Director and requires experience managing donor campaigns, data-driven stewardship,