Strategic Donor Relations & Stewardship Director

Deerfield Academy; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition remission

Access to fitness center

Complimentary dining hall meals

Job summary

Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, MA seeks a Director of Donor Relations to provide strategic direction for its comprehensive donor relations and stewardship program. The successful candidate will oversee donor relations programs, collaborate with leadership gift officers, and manage donor recognition events.

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of experience in advancement or donor relations. This role offers competitive compensation and generous benefits, including health insurance and tuition remission.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in advancement or donor relations.
• Proven track record as a successful manager of teams.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Donor Relations & Stewardship Program.
• Design and implement donor relations strategies.
• Manage the Donor Relations team effectively.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Team management

Proficiency with MS Office Suite and CRMs

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Almabase

Blackbaud

Job description

Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, MA seeks a Director of Donor Relations to provide strategic direction for its comprehensive donor relations and stewardship program. The successful candidate will oversee donor relations programs, collaborate with leadership gift officers, and manage donor recognition events.

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of experience in advancement or donor relations. This role offers competitive compensation and generous benefits, including health insurance and tuition remission.