Donor Relations Manager
Represent.Us
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About RepresentUs
RepresentUs is America’s leading nonpartisan organization fighting to protect and strengthen democracy. We unite independents, progressives and conservatives to pass pro-democracy laws, fight corruption, and defeat authoritarian threats. We have won more than 170 victories in cities and states across America since our founding 10 years ago. Each win is one step closer to our vision of making America the world’s strongest democracy by 2050.
RepresentUs is a carefully curated mix of professionals who want to make an impact in the world, and are passionate about strengthening democracy. We’re not a startup, but we’ve got startup DNA: we’re nimble, constantly learning and iterating, and we push ourselves to push the envelope—to ignore “industry standards” and set a new standard.
Democracy is for all, and at RepresentUs, so is our workplace. That's why we're an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to evolving our staff and board to reflect the full diversity of America and the communities we aim to serve. As we seek the best of the best to join our ranks, we welcome applications from all walks of life (including but not limited to BIPOC/people of color, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ candidates) because we know that our democracy-building work has greater impact when we center diverse backgrounds, perspectives and ideologies. Once on the team, we encourage our teammates to bring their whole selves to work. We’re continually working to increase our cultural awareness, strengthen our approach to equity, and foster a climate of inclusion in all that we do. We invite you to belong with us! Read our statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging here. Come win with us!
About The Role
Under the direction of the Vice President of Development, the Donor Relations Manager will lead, develop, and manage a portfolio of 150+ donors and prospects throughout the country capable of making annual gifts of $10,000 or more, with a goal of securing a significant number of new gifts and gift upgrades through a creative and proactive approach to personal cultivation and solicitation.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Collaborate with the development team on building strategies to expand the major donor pipeline and upgrade donors, achieving aggressive targets for increasing donors and overall donor engagement.
- Create briefings, proposal materials, and other communications for major donors and prospects in the portfolio.
- Serve as fundraising lead on stakeholder-hosted events and work with donors, volunteers, and the development operations and communications team to meet the event’s fundraising and donor engagement goals.
- Implement high-quality operational practices and systems to manage their donor portfolio effectively.
- Contribute to the developing strategy, briefing, and debriefing materials for face-to-face donor meetings, events, and other donor communications.
- Build relationships with RepresentUs’ political, marketing, and communications teams to acquire the information needed to solicit gifts and build donor relationships effectively.
- Work as part of the development team to develop and execute strategies to achieve annual departmental goals and RepresentUs’ strategic plan and organizational goals.
Skills and Experience
- 6-8 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Commitment to RepresentUs’ mission, purpose, and cultural agreements
- Successful track record of personally identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors and volunteers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, build strong relationships, and develop and manage a robust pipeline for a major gifts program
- Sophisticated fundraiser with a deep knowledge of major gifts and philanthropic trends in individual giving
- A team player with interpersonal savvy who understands how to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and work across teams
- Ability to communicate an organization’s mission, goals, and needs in a compelling way and tailor communications to different audiences and donor needs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, accurately, and concisely
- Strong organizational and project management skills and proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professionally rigorous setting, managing multiple assignments and quickly evolving priorities
- Fundraising Experience in political, pro-democracy or other issue-advocacy organization required. Familiarity with other issues related to human rights, civil rights, or racial and social justice issues is highly desirable
- Principled, ethical, professional, and committed to exceptional work quality and standards
- Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors
- Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results
- Possess a high level of intellectual curiosity
Physical Requirements
RepresentUs is committed to supporting employees of varying abilities and to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to thrive at RepresentUs.The requirements of this role, related to its physical demands, described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. All employees must be able to operate a computer and use a cell phone. For roles that include frequent business travel expectations, we can discuss reasonable alternatives to travel in some instances. Most roles also require communicating with key external stakeholders of the organization in person, via the telephone, or via email. Applicants with questions about accommodations may request to speak with our ADA liaison at ADA@represent.us.
Essential functions of the role
Working from a computer for long periods of time.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may also frequently be required to communicate using the telephone, email, and in person with stakeholders.
This position has up to 50% travel expectations and is eligible for flexible work hour arrangements.
Compensation and Benefits
We’re committed to bringing in top talent from all sectors. Accordingly, we offer competitive salaries and pretty awesome benefits, including health, dental, vision, wellness perks, a dependent care account, a $1,500 professional development stipend, and a retirement benefit. Plus short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.
Oh, and we have this wild idea that we’ll do better work if we have time to see our friends and families, so we get four weeks of paid vacation a year, plus personal and sick time.This position is virtual and open to residents in the United States working East Coast hours.
This is an exempt position. The starting salary for the Donor Relations Manager position is $79k-$99k.
Starting salary is based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. To counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity, we use a nonnegotiable starting salary system, while benchmarking our pay to competitive markets.
This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 153 (OPEIU).
To Apply
Please apply online at represent.us/careers and be sure to attach all requested materials. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for this position, they may request it in writing by emailing ADA@represent.us. No phone calls please.
RepresentUs reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made.
The Donor Relations Manager will access sensitive/confidential information as part of their duties, and may be required to sign a Confidentiality/Non Disclosure Agreement with regards to that information.
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