Donor Relations Manager for Affordable Housing Nonprofit

Greccio’s mission is to provide stable, safe, and affordable housing, to offer resources for residents to achieve stability, and to promote solutions to the affordable housing needs of our community.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Donor Relations Manager

Category: Manager

Supervisor: Department Director or Executive Director

General Description: Greccio Housing is seeking a passionate and results-oriented Donor Relations Manager, who will be essential in driving our fundraising initiatives, engaging with our donors, and ensuring the sustainability of our programs. The ideal candidate will create and implement a comprehensive strategy for donor development, grants, events, and outreach, working closely with the PR & Marketing Manager to integrate marketing, public relations, and branding into our fundraising initiatives.

Primary responsibility areas are as follows (subject to modification):

1. Donor Development:

a. Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors.

b. Develop and implement strategies for securing new donors and enhancing relationships with existing donors.

c. Create personalized outreach plans for major donors and prospects.

d. Develop and implement a system for donor recognition that honors contributions and fosters long-term relationships.

e. Coordinate recording, tracking, and communications to ensure timely and meaningful recognition of donations.

f. Regularly update and manage donor lists to ensure accurate and effective communication.

g. Prepare donor reports for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting engagement and impact.

2. Grants:

a. Maintain and manage an accurate donor database, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

b. Track grant applications, deadlines, and reporting requirements, collaborating with Accounting staff to analyze data and report.

c. Analyze fundraising data to inform strategy and report on progress.

d. Oversee coordination with contract grant service and internal grant writing capabilities.

e. Collaborate and improve upon Enterprise Zone fundraising strategies.

3. Events:

a. Collaborate with the team to develop a comprehensive events strategy that aligns with overall fundraising goals.

b. Create and cultivate donor sponsorship opportunities for events, programs, and fundraising initiatives.

c. Develop sponsorship packages that align with corporate philanthropic goals, consistent with event needs and priorities.

d. Create, plan, and execute an annual donor recognition event.

e. Lead the planning and execution of fundraising events including logistics and post-event evaluation.

f. Revitalize and maintain an ongoing series of Building Firm Foundations luncheon program.

4. Outreach:

a. Promote planned and estate giving options to current and prospective donors.

b. Provide information and guidance on the benefits and process of planned giving.

c. Closely coordinate related Board Committee(s) and Resident Resources team on current and future programs.

5. At all times, demonstrate:

a. commitment to the mission,

b. a heart for residents,

c. successful habits in business,

d. respect for coworkers,

e. an expectation of excellence,

f. appreciation for Greccio’s history,

g. vision for the future, and

h. servant-leadership in all that you do.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or related roles, preferably in the nonprofit sector, with a proven track record of increased giving.

2. Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, Public Relations, Communications, or closely related field.

3. Proficient in budget management and strategic donor planning.

4. Demonstrated success in planning and executing fundraising events.

5. Commitment to Greccio Housing’s mission and long-term sustainability.

6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

7. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

8. Proven ability to manage internal relationships and foster a positive organizational culture.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of and experience in Apricot, or other donation tracking software.

2. Bilingual.

Benefits:

1. Outstanding work environment and valuable mission.

2. Monday to Friday, day shift hours, with occasional weekday or weekend planned events.

3. Choice of 2 medical plans (employer pays 80% of employee premiums), plus dental and life insurance.

4. Above-average time off/PTO benefits.

5. 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, not match. Employee contribution is not required.

6. Employment in a high-demand and growing industry.

7. Opportunity for advancement, and impact in a strong, growing, and respected workplace.

8. Work product is a direct benefit to the lives of our clientele and the community.

Compensation: $59,0000-65,000 annually

Location: GH Admin office and strong community-based presence; remote work: rare

Status: Regular, Full-time

Greccio Housing is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for our staff, residents, and community. As part of our hiring process, we recognize the importance of thoroughly screening candidates to prevent hiring individuals with a history of violent or sexual offenses.

To maintain a safe and professional work environment, the following guidelines will apply:

Criminal History Screening:

• All candidates for employment will undergo a state and national criminal history background check prior to the finalization of any job offer

Disqualifying Offenses:

• Candidates with any violent or sexual felony convictions in their history (regardless of when the conviction occurred) will not be considered for employment. This includes, but is not limited to, felonies related to physical assault, abuse, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, or similar offenses.

Background Check Process:

• The criminal background check will be conducted after a conditional job offer is made. The offer will be contingent on the successful completion of this background check.
• If the background check reveals a violent or sexual felony conviction, the job offer will be immediately rescinded, and the candidate will be disqualified from further consideration for the position.

Review of Criminal History:

• While violent or sexual felony convictions will result in disqualification, we will review the nature of any other criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis. Other offenses may not automatically disqualify a candidate but will be considered in relation to the position applied for and the organization's mission.

Confidentiality:

• All criminal history information obtained will be kept strictly confidential and will only be shared with authorized personnel involved in the hiring process. Any information obtained will be used solely to assess the candidate's suitability for employment.

Compliance with Applicable Laws:

• This policy is designed to comply with applicable state and federal laws, including the Colorado Fair Employment Practices Act and other relevant regulations. We will ensure that all applicants are treated fairly, and that decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and the safety requirements of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising or similar: 3 years (Required)
• Events management: 3 years (Required)
• Donor relations: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $59,000 - $65,000