You might hire a director of donor relations to:
- Devise, implement, direct, and evaluate fundraising campaigns to ensure financial goals are met
Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors to expand and diversify the donor base
- Maintain strong relationships with existing donors, ensuring they feel appreciated and are kept up to date about the organization
- Work closely with the development team to ensure strategic fundraising goals are being met
- Report progress to the executive team, board of directors, and other stakeholders
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Five or more years of experience in fundraising or constituent relations | Degree in relevant discipline, such as communications or public administration |
| Proven track record of planning, executing, and measuring successful fundraising strategies | Experience managing a development team |
| Deep commitment to ethics | Ability to produce or direct marketing pieces to support fundraising |
| Excellent written and verbal communication skills | Previous roles in fields relevant to your organization’s mission and programs |
| Proficiency with Microsoft Office, fundraising software, and databases | Knowledge of fundraising, development, and donor engagement best practices |
