Donor Cultivation Manager

Isles, Inc., one of the most notable nonprofit organizations in Mercer County, has an immediate opening for a seasoned fundraising professional, based out of our Hamilton, NJ office. Founded in 1981, Isles is a nonprofit organization rooted in Trenton with statewide reach, that provides a wide range of interconnected and evolving services with a single aim: to create the environment necessary for people and communities to grow and thrive.

The Donor Cultivation Manager’s primary role will be to work with our Resource Development team to achieve our fundraising objectives and annual financial goal. Reporting to the Director of Resource Development and the Chief Executive Officer, the Donor Cultivation Manager will be responsible for identifying and cultivating relationships with prospective donors, following a strategic moves-management process. This includes stewarding a current donor portfolio to foster continued support;

working towards elevating giving levels, such as major gifts, planned giving options, and special campaigns; and developing long-lasting relationships.

The preferred candidate has experience working on a small, dedicated development team with proven success in securing gifts. Responsibilities also include prospect research; attending donor meetings and networking events; preparing donor presentation materials; co-coordinating and managing “friend raising” events; tracking prospect/donor communications and moves-management progress; participating as part of the team to develop and implement cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies; working with the team to assist in determining the direction of our major gift program;

and contributing to and/or lead team projects as needed.

• 5+ years fundraising for a nonprofit organization, where you cultivated and maintained a strong portfolio of donors
• A proven history of strategic asks and soliciting gifts with successful outcomes, including contributions of $1,000 or more
• Strong strategic development skills to create and implement comprehensive strategies for donor engagement, retention, and upgrades across various giving levels (major gifts, planned giving, capital campaigns)
• Ability to build rapport with donors and create and nurture solid ongoing relationships
• Experience executing successful events
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Appreciate connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to juggle several projects at once, and pivot direction with ease to adapt to changing circumstances
• Capable of problem-solving quickly when unexpected issues arise
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Happy and able to wear many hats on a small team, at times performing mundane tasks
• Willingness to work beyond traditional hours during exceptionally busy times of the year
• Working knowledge of Salesforce for Nonprofits and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Passion for the Isles mission!

This position is full-time hybrid with a starting salary range of $64,000 to $78,000, and a comprehensive benefits plan. Preference given to candidates who have experience working in the Greater Mercer County area.

Applicants should send cover letter and resume to
hr. Only resumes with cover letters outlining why you would make a great candidate will be considered.

At Isles, we believe everyone deserves a healthy community and environment where they can grow and thrive!