Donor Relations Coordinator (Fundraising)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Job Title : Donor Relations Coordinator (Fundraising)

Location : Seatac, WA

Department : Fundraising

Reports To : Zzaj Collins

Salary Range : 65,000 - 75,000

FLSA Status : Full Time

About the Organization :

African Community Housing & Development (ACHD) is a culturally specific, community-founded organization led by visionary Black women and a community Board of Directors.

ACHD works towards an informed African Diaspora immigrant and refugee community that is engaged in the holistic development of families, communities, and environment.

ACHD focuses on equitable and culturally relevant health, legal, and educational services; housing stability and economic development;

and land-use, real estate, and property development. Collectively, ACHD staff speak a dozen languages, and the majority identify as Black or People of Color.

Job Summary :

The Donor Relations Coordinator is a key member of ACHD’s Fund Development team, responsible for nurturing and managing relationships with our current individual donors and developing new prospects.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about fostering philanthropic connections, highly organized, comfortable working in a fast-paced and multicultural environment, and a proactive self-starter.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Donor Engagement : Partner with Director of Fund Development to create and implement strategies to engage and retain individual donors, ensuring a positive donor experience.
• Relationship Management : Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing donors through personalized communication and stewardship activities.
• Prospecting : Identify and research potential new donors to expand the organization’s donor base, and develop strategies to approach and engage them.
• Event Planning : Plan and execute donor-related events, such as appreciation gatherings, fundraising events, and networking opportunities.
• Communication : Partner with Marketing & Communications team to prepare and distribute newsletters, impact reports, and other donor communications to keep supporters informed and engaged.
• Database Management : Maintain and update the donor database, ensuring accurate records of donor interactions, contributions, and preferences.
• Campaign Support : Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns, including setting goals, tracking progress, and reporting results.
• Reporting : Generate regular reports on donor activities, engagement metrics, and fundraising progress to inform strategy and decision-making.
• Collaboration : Work closely with other members of the Fund Development team to align donor relations efforts with overall fundraising goals and organizational strategies.
• Feedback Collection : Solicit and analyze donor feedback to continually improve donor relations and enhance the effectiveness of engagement strategies.
• Administrative Support : Provide administrative support for donor relations activities, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and organizing documentation.
• Compliance : Ensure all donor activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Market Research : Stay informed about trends in philanthropy and donor behavior to identify opportunities for engagement and growth.

Benefits Package :

African Community Housing & Development offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) retirement plan, 11 paid holidays, up to 10 sick days, and 15 vacation days.

Requirements :

Required Qualifications :

3-5 years nonprofit fundraising experience

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to work respectfully with diverse, multilingual communities

Demonstrated experience soliciting and closing individual donation asks

Experience using donor CRM system

Strong project management skills

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge of the King County fundraising landscape