Manager, Donor Relations

Inside Philanthropy; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) plan

Job summary

Brady United is seeking a Manager, Donor Relations in Washington, DC to lead donor engagement, stewardship, and recognition programs that strengthen long-term support for Brady’s mission. You will manage donor benefits, communications, and personalized recognition, coordinating events and stewardship activities.

The role reports to the Director of Individual Giving and requires collaboration with fundraising teams to grow major donor relationships and corporate/foundation partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience in donor recognition, stewardship, and developing personalized donor engagement strategies.
• At least 3 years of professional experience.
• At least one year in donor relations, stewardship, or a related nonprofit field.
• Experience in nonprofits and nonprofit management, with focus on fundraising and campaigns preferred.
• Proficient in managing donor databases and relationship management to support long-term donor engagement.

Responsibilities

• Write and distribute donor communications, such as newsletters and thank-you letters.
• Develop and execute in-person and virtual donor briefings.
• Prepare weekly acknowledgments and general donor letters.
• Create and implement donor cultivation plans with effective communication.
• Assist in planning and coordinating fundraising events with stewardship.
• Lead Donor Appreciation Week and Donor Recognition initiatives.

Skills

Donor relations

Donor engagement

Stewardship

Event planning

Communication

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Donor CRM

Database management

Job description

Brady has one powerful mission — to unite all Americans against gun violence.

Each year, 40,000 people in the U.S. die from gun violence. We can change that. No organization has a more comprehensive and systematic approach to ending America’s gun violence epidemic. They say it can't be done. But we know Americans can do anything. Even end this epidemic of gun violence. For we are more powerful than any problem when we work as one. Now is the time to unite people, from coast to coast, young and old, liberal and conservative, fed up and fired up, and free our country from what is killing us. It's in our hands.

Job Summary

The Manager, Donor Relations, plays a crucial role in supporting Brady’s philanthropic endeavors. Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving, the Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategies to engage, retain, and steward donors, ensuring long-term relationships that support Brady. Additionally, the Manager, Donor Relations, plays a crucial role in developing & managing Brady’s donor benefits program and long-term donor stewardship plan to support a variety of fundraising campaigns. This includes adapting to meet evolving donor needs, tracking the fulfillment of donor benefits, and ensuring that all benefits are delivered on time and to the highest standards. The Manager, Donor Relations, oversees the creation and distribution of personalized donor recognition. The Manager, Donor Relations, ensures that donors feel valued, appreciated, and connected to Brady’s mission. Key duties include planning and managing donor stewardship events and touch points, tracking and reporting on stewardship metrics, maintaining accurate donor records in the database, creating personalized communication plans, and writing donor communications (such as thank-you letters, acknowledgment letters, and project-specific updates).

Duties and Responsibilities

Communications, Marketing Strategy, and Events

• Write and distribute donor communications, such as newsletters, annual reports, and personalized thank-you letters, to keep donors informed and engaged.
• Develop and execute in-person and virtual donor briefings.
• Prepare weekly acknowledgments and general thank-you letters to donors/sponsors
• Create and implement donor cultivation plans, ensuring effective communication and engagement with donors
• Assist in the planning and coordination of fundraising events with stewardship and cultivation for events.
• Leadership of Donor Appreciation Week
• Develop and Execute Donor Recognition Anniversary Circles

Donor Engagement, Cultivation, and Stewardship

• Organize and manage donor-centric events and activities to foster a strong sense of community and appreciation among donors, building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Create and manage an annual donor stewardship plan and timeline, noting strategies for segmented donors, organizational campaigns, donor retention, donor recognition, donor thanks, and timely acknowledgment letters

Fundraising and Strategy Development

• Collaborate with the fundraising team to identify and develop tailored approaches to solicit and steward major donors already in the pipeline.
• Create a long-term donor stewardship and retention plan to develop, manage, and grow ongoing individual donor, corporate sponsorships, and foundation relationships.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in donor recognition, stewardship, and developing personalized donor engagement strategies.
• At least 3 years of professional experience.
• At least one year of experience in donor relations, stewardship, or a related field for a non-profit organization.
• Experience in nonprofits and nonprofit management, with a focus on fundraising and campaigns, is preferred.
• Proficient in managing donor databases and relationship management to support long-term donor engagement.
• Event planning and coordination
• Bachelor’s degree (Preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, including the capacity to effectively convey Brady’s mission.
• Ability to build meaningful, collaborative relationships with external partners of Brady.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to take initiative and adapt with a can-do attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive collaboration and ability to anticipate needs with a flexible mindset.
• Exhibits high standards of accountability and par excellence customer service and stewardship.
• Integrates friendliness and courtesy into all aspects of work.

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000 annually, with the exact salary depending on experience. Competitive benefits include employer-funded health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; pre-tax parking and transit accounts; 403(B) plan with employer match; Employer-paid basic life and AD&D coverage; reimbursement for cell phone use; Headspace subscription; 16 weeks paid parental leave; unlimited PTO plus paid week closure at the end of the calendar year; and eleven paid federal holidays.

Brady is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes in driving equality in our communities and workplace. Brady is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, and providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class according to local, state, and federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. To request an accommodation during the interview process, please email: [e-mail]

Brady understands that gun violence disproportionately harms communities that have long faced systemic racism and inequities, including Black, Latinx, Native American, and LGBTQ people. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities and lived experiences.