Hybrid Donor Relations Manager

at Christian Reformed Church in North America

• Job title: Donor Relations Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: CA$78,219 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Burlington, Canada

About the role

• Donor Relations Manager focusing on building donor relationships for ReFrame Ministries. Strategies include engaging and cultivating support from individuals, churches, and foundations.

Responsibilities

• Develop stewardship-focused relationships with a portfolio of individuals, churches, and foundations to engage support for the ministry.
• Develop and implement donor strategy for assigned areas, and collaborate with colleagues on implementing fundraising strategies.
• Strengthen and expand the financial support, including major gifts, from assigned individuals, churches, and foundations.
• Cultivate long-term relationships with donors so planned giving commitments to the agency increase annually.
• Represent the agency at churches, classis meetings, and other events, as needed.
• Significant travel within assigned regions for in-person visits, relationship building, donor appreciation, and fundraising events.
• Maintain accurate records in appropriate database(s) (e.g., constituent interactions) which support the development of donor relationships.
• Assist with planning strategy, goals, and fundraising targets.
• Track expenses and maintain regular expense reports.
• Assist with prospect research and/or proposal writing, as assigned.
• Work with colleagues to develop support networks in their assigned area.
• Invite constituents to join in praying regularly for the ministry.
• Stay current with the best practices of professional fundraising.
• Assist the Director in providing training for other individuals as deputized fundraisers.
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Able to support the mission, vision, and values of the CRCNA
• Demonstrated ability to encourage and inspire individuals to support ministry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to be self-motivated and work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and external contacts.
• Proven ability to plan and organize tasks and responsibilities, in fast paced enviroment.
• Able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated capacity to uphold confidentiality.
• Advanced proficiency in commonly used computer applications, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as marketing, communications, or non-profit management, is required or equivalent work experience.
• Basic experience in donor relations or advancement, with a proven track record in fundraising, is required.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance
• Full-Time Flexible Work Arrangements
• Generous Vacation and Holiday Time
• Competitive benefits and retirement plan
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Contributing to an organization that is making an impact in the world