Donor Relations Director

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Summary: Success in this position is driven by ongoing and proactive donor relationship management, strategic communications plans, and gifts cultivation/solicitation activities with an assigned caseload of qualified major donors (90%) and a smaller group (10%) of major gift prospects. A motivated individual who will be responsible for enhancing mid-level donor giving, major gifts, and planned giving initiatives this role will be focused on gifts of $5,000 and much higher while retaining and strengthening existing giving.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned and passionate fundraising professional who excels in taking initiative, donor innovation, and is committed to achieving strategic objectives that lead to the success of our organization.

Reports To: Vice President of Development

Responsibilities: (to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Operates within the Du Page Pads  Core Values, which supports providing care in accordance with the Trauma Informed Policy and Practices of the Agency.
• Collaborate with the Development team and execute comprehensive strategies for mid-level giving, major gifts, and planned giving that integrate fully with annual development efforts.
• Work diligently with the VP of Development & Director of Corporate & Community Engagement to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue production goals.
• Manage a portfolio of 120-150 mid-level, major, and planned giving prospects and donors, focusing on personalized cultivation and solicitation that is purposeful and brings the desired outcome for each “touch”.
• Leverage technology and collaborate with Development Associate on prospect identification, growing pipeline of mid-level, major, and planned giving donors.
• Cultivate, validate, and document strong relationships with donors through personalized engagement plans and continuing communications that ensures excellent donor service is provided including accessibility to staff and leadership (as granted), timely responsiveness, and quality in all interactions and personalized communications.
• Work in collaboration across departments with Program and Finance staff to understand and convey funding needs and program impact.
• Supervises 1-3 direct reports on the development team associated with donor stewardship and development.
• Lead in the creation and promotion of specific planned giving opportunities to engage donors in supporting the organization through bequests, trusts, and other legacy giving vehicles offering guidance to donors about the benefits of planned giving.
• Track and report on planned giving activities, ensuring proper documentation, pledge completion, donor recognition, and record of all interactions and contributions accurately reflected in the donor database.
• Stays driven toward goals and focused on caseload, while also making effective use of volunteerism opportunities, events and other initiatives to engage with assigned donors bringing them closer to Du Page Pads  and to deepen their awareness of the impact of our work, especially in areas of interest to them. Participate in such opportunities alongside constituents and work with other staff and leadership (including leadership volunteers) to develop new major donor / prospect cultivation events, such as private receptions and gatherings targeted toward those with high philanthropic capacity.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Good understanding of successful fund campaign planning and development.
• Knowledge and functional use of fundraising software with attention to detailed records.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential donor information discretely.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, complete tasks accurately and meet deadlines

• Must embrace, support and…