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Feed My Starving Children

Development Officer

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$88K - $95K/yr

Fundraise for Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) by building and strengthening donor relationships ... Reports to Development Manager. FMSC is an equal opportunity employer, and we consider all ...

Feed My Starving Children

Development Officer

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$88K - $95K/yr

Fundraise for Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) by building and strengthening donor relationships ... Reports to Development Manager. FMSC is an equal opportunity employer, and we consider all ...

Navajo County

FAC Executive Director

Holbrook, AZ

$58K - $73K/yr

... manages budgets; secures and administers public and private funding; leads fundraising and donor development initiatives; coordinates multidisciplinary partnerships; promotes community awareness; and ...

Keys to Change

$28.85 - $31.25/hr

This position works closely with the Development Manager and development team to support donor communications, events, and campaigns. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, calm ...

Make-A-Wish America

Coordinator, Donor Care

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$38K - $43K/yr

Ability to manage large volumes of data entry on an ongoing basis. * Ability to handle highly ... Individual and Leadership Development * Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events ...

Asuep

Student Assistant, Donor Relations

Tempe, AZ · On-site

Team-oriented strategist able to effectively manage complex situations involving numerous and ... Professional development plans * Opportunity to network with ASUEP leaders and other ASU students

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What is a donor development manager?

A Donor Development Manager is a fundraising professional responsible for building and maintaining relationships with donors to support an organization's mission. They identify potential donors, develop strategies to engage and steward current supporters, and coordinate fundraising campaigns and events. Their work often involves communicating the impact of donations, managing donor databases, and ensuring a positive donor experience. Donor Development Managers play a key role in securing financial resources for nonprofits, charities, or educational institutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a donor development manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Donor Development Manager, you need a solid background in fundraising, relationship management, and strategic planning, often supported by a degree in nonprofit management, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with donor management software (such as Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce) and experience with CRM systems and fundraising analytics are typically essential. Exceptional interpersonal skills, persuasive communication, and emotional intelligence help in building lasting donor relationships and securing major gifts. These skills are crucial for cultivating donor loyalty, achieving fundraising targets, and advancing organizational missions.

What is the difference between Donor Development Manager vs Fundraising Coordinator?

AspectDonor Development ManagerFundraising Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in donor relations or fundraisingBachelor's degree, entry-level fundraising experience
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, charities, educational institutionsNonprofits, community organizations, event planning teams
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in organizations focusing on donor relations and major giftsUsed in organizations managing fundraising events and campaigns

The Donor Development Manager typically has more experience and focuses on building relationships with major donors and securing large gifts. The Fundraising Coordinator often handles event planning and campaign support. Both roles are essential in nonprofit fundraising but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are some common challenges faced by donor development managers in building and maintaining long-term donor relationships?

Donor Development Managers often face the challenge of balancing personalized engagement with a large portfolio of donors, ensuring each donor feels valued while meeting fundraising targets. Another common challenge is adapting communication strategies to suit diverse donor preferences and motivations. Additionally, maintaining accurate records and tracking donor interactions can be demanding, particularly in organizations with limited resources. Overcoming these challenges typically involves effective use of CRM systems, strong collaboration with fundraising and communications teams, and ongoing professional development.
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Development Officer

Feed My Starving Children

Tempe, AZ • On-site

$88K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Your Role:
Fundraise for Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) by building and strengthening donor relationships and connecting passions and interests to funding opportunities with individual, corporate, and foundation donors in the $7,500+ annual gift category.
Pay, Schedule & Benefits:
  • The anticipated starting pay range is $88,700 - $95,000.
  • This is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position. Typical work schedule is M-F during daytime business hours. Occasional nights and weekends may be required. Approximately 25-30% all-expenses-paid domestic/international travel is required.
  • Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, FSA, dental, vision, and more. Detailed benefit information can be found here: https://www.fmsc.org/about-us/careers/fmsc-benefits.

What You'll Do:
  • Meaningfully engage with current and prospective donors. Foster and strengthen relationships. Inspire donors to become more invested in feeding kids.
  • Qualify a caseload of donors by seeking out donor interests, passions, and capacity for being upgraded in giving and involvement. Analyze donor giving/involvement and potential for increasing.
  • Create and execute individual plans for each donor tailored to their passions, interests, motivations, giving patterns, and preferences. Execute each plan with the goal of retaining and upgrading donors.
  • Engage new donors through networking and pursuing relationships.
  • Actively seek out new information on FMSC's operations, initiatives, products, and impact. Seek out internal stories and news. Remain updated on current marketing materials and special events. Use all of this information to prepare and deliver informed, impactful, tailored invitations and "asks".
  • Write tailored funding/partnership proposals. Research each funding opportunity's requirements. Write and submit tailored and compelling requests.
  • Make 50+ high touch weekly contacts through a combination of phone, email, handwritten notes, and face to face meetings. Solicit engagement, express thanks, and offer prayer.
  • Maintain accurate donor/prospect information in donor database.
  • Collaborate on other strategic fundraising initiatives (ex. special event sponsorships).
  • Share donor relations successes and best practices with peers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications:
  • Commitment to support, promote and authentically communicate FMSC's Christian mission and goals.
  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in development or high volume sales required. In lieu of degree, relevant work experienced will be considered.
  • Experience meeting sales/fundraising goals, increasing client/donor engagement, and making the "ask" and "close" is required. Experience building strong in-person and phone donor/client relationships is required.
  • Self-directed with high level of energy, self-motivation, and independence with limited direct supervision.
  • Able to accept a challenge or project and carry it through to completion with tenacity.
  • Exceptional storyteller. Adept in public speaking.
  • Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office required. Experience with donor/sales databases preferred.

Your Team:
  • Work location is Tempe, AZ. Position will have flexible/hybrid work schedule that allows for both office and remote work.
  • Reports to Development Manager.

FMSC is an equal opportunity employer, and we consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, or any other status protected by law. See the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's "Know Your Rights" poster. Learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion at FMSC - https://www.fmsc.org/about-us/values.
FMSC is an E-Verify employer. See the federal "E-Verify Participation" poster, and the "Right to Work" poster for more information.

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