Donor Engagement Manager
- Employer
- Coral Restoration Foundation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Jun 15, 2021
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Annual Fund, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Grant Seeking, Prospect Research, Special Events, Programs, Grant Making
- Fields
- Environment
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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JOB TITLE: Donor Engagement
Manager
SUPERVISOR: Chief Development
Officer
HOURS: Full time 40hrs/week plus
special events
SALARY: Commensurate with
experience
APPLICATION MATERIALS &
SUBMISSION
1. Cover letter that speaks to your interest in Coral
Restoration Foundation™, the mission, and what you hope to bring to
the development team (limit 2 page).
2. Resume presenting related experience concisely and
directly addressing items in this position description (limit 2
pages).
3. Contact information and relationship to applicant
for a minimum of three references. Please note, if applicants are
formerly associated with CRF™, referees should come from outside
the current CRF™ Team.
4. All application materials should be submitted in
one PDF document saved as: Last name.first name.date of
submission. For example: Doe.Jane.06-01-2021
5. Email to: martha@coralrestoration.org.
Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled.
CORE VALUES
The chosen candidate embodies the core values of
Coral Restoration Foundation™ (CRF™). This includes the ability to
be team-oriented, and able to work with a diverse group of staff,
interns, volunteers, donors, and community members.
CRF™ Values Statement: CRF™ is driven by
action and results. CRF™ believes that through education and
innovation, we provide hope for coral reefs and future generations.
We act with honesty, respect, and integrity at all times as
representatives of the organization. CRF™ promotes a positive
working environment that values teamwork, education, and financial
stewardship of the resources entrusted to us.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ fundraising
experience or equivalent combination.
Experience building and stewarding relationships
with donors.
Excellent communication and writing skills via
presentations, proposals, and reports.
Strong organization skills, sense of accuracy, and
attention to detail.
Experience with event management.
Experience generating fundraising reports and
interpreting the data.
Experience with database administration and
spreadsheet software.
Experience in business writing, editing, and
proofreading.
Experience working across teams.
Experience, coursework, or other training in
fundraising principles and practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
There is flexibility for the position to be based
within the Florida Keys at either the CRF™ Key West or Key Largo
locations. In addition to the applied functions of this position,
this candidate is motivated, reliable, and displays strong core
characteristics as outlined in the CRF™ values statement above. As
a CRF™ team member, they think critically and are intuitive. They
are able to adjust to changes and able to problem solve on the
spot.
Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Donor
Engagement Manager will work with all departments across the
organization, including Restoration, Science, Education,
Communications and Marketing, and Finance. The DEM will assist in
meeting the Development Program’s strategic fundraising goals and
will have substantial contact with donors – individuals,
foundations, and corporations – and the general public on behalf of
CRF™. The DEM does not supervise any staff but may supervise
interns and/or volunteers.
The position’s targeted fundraising goals will be set
annually.
70-80% of their efforts will directly support the
fundraising strategy as outlined in the CRF™ Annual Operating Plan.
The Donor Engagement Manager will:
Craft compelling foundation proposals for grants
< $50K and oversee corresponding reporting.
Provide support for local government grant
applications and reporting.
Manage the stewardship of $1K - $10K individuals,
including the generation of regular updates for this donor segment
and the organization and execution of site visits to CRF™
headquarters, coral nurseries, and restoration sites.
Conduct meetings with donors for solicitation
and/or stewardship.
Have the ability to determine a prospect/donor’s
interests, capacity, and potential for helping CRF™ meet its
fundraising goals, along with the ability to take action to move
the relationship forward.
Give presentations to strategic audiences, both
in-person and virtually.
Maintain CRF™’s $100 - $999 donor segment and
recurring monthly donor program. Oversee the solicitation strategy,
execution, and growth of these segments.
Work closely with the Communications and Marketing
Program to oversee the strategy and execution of digital
fundraising campaigns.
Craft and send necessary donor
acknowledgements.
Manage weekly gift entry into fundraising
management system.
Manage and maintain donor files and use donor
database to track trends and produce reports on key fundraising
data.
Use the available fundraising management system to
produce donor reports, perform analysis and research, and track
prospects and donors.
Assist with writing proposals and complete donor
research.
Assist with other CRF™ events (site visits,
outreach activities, cocktail parties, virtual events, etc.)
designed to cultivate major donors and donor prospects.
Assist with other Development Program efforts,
including event prep, donor mailings, and annual goal
setting.
20-30% of time is expected to be spent planning and
executing Raise the Reef, the CRF™ Annual Gala. Raise the
Reef is CRF’s largest fundraising event and the organization’s most
visible. The Donor Engagement Manager will successfully oversee the
event utilizing and building upon the existing framework. Event
oversight includes (but is not limited to):
Coordinating with the Communications Director on
the event marketing plan
Securing venue and serving as point of contact for
all event vendors
Building the online form for ticket
sales
Identifying and securing sponsors
Management of silent and live auction
Overseeing night of event flow
Coordinating with Volunteer Program to secure and
train event staff
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Excellent communications in English, both orally
and in writing.
Disciplined critical thinker.
Fast-paced and results oriented with the ability to
work in a timely manner with multiple deadlines and competing
requirements.
Maintain confidentiality of frequently sensitive
and emotionally charged information.
Strong interpersonal skills: able to develop and
manage productive relationships with internal and external partners
who contribute to the Development Program’s goals.
A general comfort and fluency with technology,
including demonstrated experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, and
Outlook) and donor management software.
Proven organizational and analytical skills and
attention to detail.
Consistently demonstrate professional, positive,
and approachable attitude/demeanor.
Deep integrity, with an unwavering commitment to
ethical behavior.
Demonstrated interest in environmental issues and
marine conservation.
COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING
Critical thinking to adapt or modify processes in
response to changing circumstances.
Solve routine problems independently; consult Chief
Development Officer for unusual or complex problems.
Coordinate projects with several variables, work
within a defined timeline and budget.
TEAMWORK AND EFFECTIVE
COMMUNICATIONS
CRF™ operates with a small staff and rely on our
seasonal interns as well as local volunteers to accomplish our
mission and work effectively on the water. We are a lean operation,
and teamwork is crucial to our success. Being an effective team
member means not only having the ability to work with your fellow
staff members but also to be a positive example to our interns and
volunteers. This position requires the person to be able to work
well with and communicate with a diverse group of people including
fellow staff, interns, volunteers, the public, donors, and
partners.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL
EFFORT
Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to
disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.
Typical work week is Monday through Friday, 9-5pm, however a
willingness to travel and work flexible hours and weekends is
essential.
Coral Restoration Foundation™, INC is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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