Senior Donor Relations Director (Hybrid)

Grand Rapids; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Retirement fund contribution

Four weeks' vacation

Job summary

The Christian Reformed Church in NA – Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Senior Manager of Advancement to lead Resonate Global Mission’s donor relations team and initiatives. This full-time, 36-hour/week role is hybrid and includes a strong benefits package and vacation.

The starting salary is $91,482/year USD (also $93,084 CAD) with Canada cross-border considerations. Responsibilities include managing donor relations, developing revenue strategies, maintaining donor portfolios, and collaborating on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, communications, or related field.
• Advanced experience in fundraising.
• Experience in a nonprofit setting preferred.
• Intermediate supervisory experience.
• CFRE or related accreditation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee donor relations team through hiring, onboarding, training, and performance review.
• Set annual goals, plans, and KPIs for donor development and revenue.
• Maintain and grow portfolio of major donors with in-person visits.
• Identify and cultivate prospective major donors through outreach and visits.
• Develop donor portfolio strategy aligned with revenue goals.
• Collaborate on proposals and presenting to donors.
• Ensure timely donor reports and invitations to ministry visits.
• Promote planned giving opportunities when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate Salesforce records of donor interactions.
• Participate in cross-department leadership teams on budget and revenue goals.
• Coordinate with communications on fundraising messaging.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Intercultural awareness

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing/communications

Advanced fundraising experience

Nonprofit experience

Supervisory experience

CFRE or related certification (asset)

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

The Christian Reformed Church in NA – Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Senior Manager of Advancement to lead Resonate Global Mission’s donor relations team and initiatives. This full-time, 36-hour/week role is hybrid and includes a strong benefits package and vacation.

The starting salary is $91,482/year USD (also $93,084 CAD) with Canada cross-border considerations. Responsibilities include managing donor relations, developing revenue strategies, maintaining donor portfolios, and collaborating on