Donor Relations Manager
- Employer
- Lighthouse Family Retreat
- Location
- Alpharetta, Georgia
- Closing date
- Jul 30, 2022
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- Focus Areas
- Religion / Faith-based, Youth Development
- Job Function
- Development / Fundraising
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Degree Level
- Bachelors
- Willingness to Travel
- up to 25%
- Experience Level
- Professional
Job Details
The Development Officer position for Lighthouse Family Retreat reports directly to the Director of Development. This position manages a portfolio of 150 mid-level and major donors in order to raise their annual giving. This position assists with the management of fundraising events, aides in all silent auction item procurement, fundraisers by others as well as execute and manage the Donor Care Plan. Ensuring all donors are thanked and kept up to date on what is happening in the ministry.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts research to identify prospective donors at the $1,000-$5,000+ range. Manages a portfolio of up to 150 donors. Proactively maintains relationships with these donors to retain and increase their giving. Actively identify high-capacity donors through in person meetings, salesforce research, and serving on retreats. Develop and cultivate relationships with new potential donors.
- Manage and update the donor information in Salesforce. Assist Development team in supporting individuals who host fundraisers for Lighthouse with resources and personal appearances. Assist Development Team in increasing active monthly donors.
- Stays abreast of emerging trends within the development field (e.g. giving circles, mobile activations, peer-to-peer fundraising, etc.). Makes recommendations for how to incorporate new activities into an overall development strategy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must believe in the mission, direction, and premise of the ministry.
- Understands the balance of results and relationships.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
- Exceptional organizational skills. Four-year college degree.
- Must have a minimum of 10 years' of relevant experience. In fundraising, non-profit related work or outside sales and account management.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
Company
Lighthouse Family Retreat is a faith-based non-profit that exists to strengthen every family living through childhood cancer. We host restorative retreats and develop helpful resources so that families and their support systems can find hope in God and help in their fight. Learn more about the history of Lighthouse Family Retreat & our work here.
- Website
- https://www.lighthousefamilyretreat.org/
- Telephone
- 404.590.5338
- Location
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2555 Northwinds Parkway, Suite 800
Alpharetta
GA
30009
US
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