Manager, Donor Relations

Brady has one powerful mission — to unite all Americans against gun violence.

Each year, 40,000 people in the U.S. die from gun violence. We can change that. No organization has a more comprehensive and systematic approach to ending America’s gun violence epidemic. They say it can't be done. But we know Americans can do anything. Even end this epidemic of gun violence. For we are more powerful than any problem when we work as one.

Now is the time to unite people, from coast to coast, young and old, liberal and conservative, fed up and fired up, and free our country from what is killing us. It's in our hands.

The Manager, Donor Relations, plays a crucial role in supporting Brady’s philanthropic endeavors. Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving, the Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategies to engage, retain, and steward donors, ensuring long-term relationships that support Brady. Additionally, the Manager, Donor Relations, plays a crucial role in developing & managing Brady’s donor benefits program and long-term donor stewardship plan to support a variety of fundraising campaigns.

This includes adapting to meet evolving donor needs, tracking the fulfillment of donor benefits, and ensuring that all benefits are delivered on time and to the highest standards. The Manager, Donor Relations, oversees the creation and distribution of personalized donor recognition. The Manager, Donor Relations, ensures that donors feel valued, appreciated, and connected to Brady’s mission. Key duties include planning and managing donor stewardship events and touch points, tracking and reporting on stewardship metrics, maintaining accurate donor records in the database, creating personalized communication plans, and writing donor communications (such as thank-you letters, acknowledgment letters, and project-specific updates).

• Write and distribute donor communications, such as newsletters, annual reports, and personalized thank-you letters, to keep donors informed and engaged.
• Develop and execute in-person and virtual donor briefings.
• Prepare weekly acknowledgments and general thank-you letters to donors/sponsors
• Create and implement donor cultivation plans, ensuring effective communication and engagement with donors
• Assist in the planning and coordination of fundraising events with stewardship and cultivation for events.
• Leadership of Donor Appreciation Week
• Develop and Execute Donor Recognition Anniversary Circles

• Organize and manage donor-centric events and activities to foster a strong sense of community and appreciation among donors, building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Create and manage an annual donor stewardship plan and timeline, noting strategies for segmented donors, organizational campaigns, donor retention, donor recognition, donor thanks, and timely acknowledgment letters

• Collaborate with the fundraising team to identify and develop tailored approaches to solicit and steward major donors already in the pipeline.
• Create a long-term donor stewardship and retention plan to develop, manage, and grow ongoing individual donor, corporate sponsor ships, and foundation relationships.

• Experience in donor recognition, stewardship, and developing personalized donor engagement strategies.
• At least 3 years of professional experience.
• At least one year of experience in donor relations, stewardship, or a related field for a non-profit organization.
• Experience in nonprofits and nonprofit management, with a focus on fundraising and campaigns, is preferred.
• Proficient in managing donor databases and…