Donor Relations Manager
- Employer
- Science Friday Initiative
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- $75,000.00 - $85,000.00
- Closing date
- Feb 16, 2023
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Donor Relations
- Fields
- Public Broadcasting
- Employment Type
- Full Time
This position serves a critical role in donor engagement and stewardship at Science Friday. The Donor Relations Manager reports directly to the Executive Director and is responsible for specialized donor cultivation and growing the stewardship and legacy giving programs at Science Friday. Supported by a larger fundraising team of three, this role focuses on interacting with Science Friday donor communities through excellent and regular communication, special engagement and events, and personalized efforts to inspire philanthropic support and facilitate increased donor satisfaction. The ideal candidate enjoys people, is a strategic thinker, capable of working alone as well as in collaboration, is passionate about science and learning, and is comfortable hosting events.
Responsibilities include:
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Establish a pipeline for growth of
major donors for Science Friday.
Maintain a personal portfolio of 100
donor relationships with giving capacities of $500 or more.
Work in concert with the Individual
Giving Manager to develop and deliver impactful donor
solicitations, events, and reporting that cultivates and stewards
prospective and existing donors.
Work with our Individual Giving
Manager to identify new prospects for stewardship.
Draft and edit donor communications
for the Executive Director and Executive Producer as needed.
Devise strategies for donor
retention, facilitating successful implementation of donor
benefits
Assess donor relations opportunities
and track donor relations trends. Recommend improvements based on
findings.
Traveling with the Executive
Director, Host, Board Members or solo to meet with donors and/or
host donor events.
Launch a planning giving program;
stewarding existing donors into legacy giving at Science
Friday.
Support, edit, and author Science
Friday’s Major Giving newsletter.
Work with the Audience team to
develop assets to support donor engagement.
Work with the Audience team to track
success and engagement of all donor activities including donation
campaigns, donor experiences, and solicitations; incorporating data
information into future fundraising efforts.
Establish clear metrics and
benchmarks for fundraising and donor engagement, evaluating
campaign success and report findings at production meetings,
all-staff meetings, and Board meetings.
In collaboration with our social and
engagement staff, track audience comments for donor profiles and
donor communication.
Follow fundraising best practices for
fundraising and development, refining existing systems and making
recommendations in regards to donor prospecting, data keeping, and
analysis.
Upkeep of organization records and
status n systems like GuideStar and Charity Navigator.
Collaborate with our Executive
Director, fundraising colleagues, and our program leads (digital,
radio, education, and events) to create compelling campaigns and
strategies that appeal to both donors and general audiences.
Advocate for, and creatively
implement campaigns for new and emerging donors using a variety of
giving tools and platforms.
In collaboration with other program
teams, develop questions that invite our donors to actively shape
and inform our coverage.
Assist Individual Giving Manager with
gift entry and donor acknowledgements.
Assist the Controller with Quickbooks
donation reconciliation.
Attend and participate in workshops
and conferences to stay updated on the rapidly advancing landscape
of fundraising trends and practices.
How to Apply: https://airtable.com/shrIYhMg37kQfposa Candidates must include both a resume and cover letter.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
REQUIRED SKILLS:
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Minimum three years experience as a
front-line fundraiser, in particular working with major gifts
and/or planned giving.
Comfort and demonstrated experience
with making direct monetary asks of individuals in intimate
settings.
Advanced written communication and
storytelling skills, including the ability to write and edit
letters and reports.
Demonstrated ability to craft
effective and personalized solicitations, translating editorial
content into compelling donor storytelling.
Ability to measure impact and
articulate fundraising progress to multiple stakeholders.
A proven record of meeting and
exceeding fundraising goals.
High emotional intelligence, a
background in relationship management, and strong intuition for
people.
A high level of discretion and
diplomacy, excellent judgement, and comfort working with
confidential and sensitive information.
A desire to work in a fast-paced,
deadline-driven environment.
Masterful relationship and
interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated experience crafting
original and compelling donor solicitations engagements.
Strong attention to detail and
commitment to accuracy.
Comfort with public speaking, video
conferencing and webinar hosting proficiency with the ability to
craft presentations and effectively present information to various
stakeholders.
Ability to work a flexible schedule
with occasional evenings and/or weekends as needed.
Proficient in MS Office Suite, Google
docs and web based relational databases (e.g. Salesforce,
EveryAction) and prospect software iWave
PREFERRED SKILLS:
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Ability to connect with a large
variety of people on a range of topics and interests with
enthusiasm, empathy, and kindness.
Willingness to travel for overnight
trips
People who love science or public
media are very strongly encouraged to apply.
Strong time management skills, eye
for creativity, and great attention to detail
Familiarity with Asana, Canva,
Airtable, Notion, iWave and other communication, project
management, or donor tools.
How to Apply: https://airtable.com/shrIYhMg37kQfposa Candidates must include both a resume and cover letter.
Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000
Deadline: This is an immediate vacancy. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates should be prepared to participate in multiple interviews.
Additional Information
This is a full-time role that includes benefits. Science Friday offers competitive compensation with medical, dental, and vision insurance, and generous time off benefits including vacation, and sick time and parental leave.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic Science Friday (and this role) is operating in a hybrid capacity where all employees can work remotely or from our New York City office. However, this position has been classified as a flexible remote position and can be deemed permanently remote or alternatively from the New York office as desired.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Science Friday is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. SciFri operates with the knowledge that journalism, science, and learning benefit from a broad range of perspectives, from all backgrounds. Diversity is essential to honest, trustworthy, accurate storytelling and promotes a healthier, happier, and more creative atmosphere. Science Friday strives for creating an institution in which all voices are encouraged, valued, and heard.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ABOUT OUR WORKPLACE:
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We have a flexible leave policy that
easily accommodates religious holidays, travel vacation, personal
and parental leave, and sick days. We close our offices twice a
year for a week for whole-staff recharge time (Mid-year in July and
in December for a Winter break). We do not work on Thanksgiving or
the Friday after.
Our building has a secure lobby with
a fully handicap accessible entrance and key card elevator service.
We have a flexible open office with adjustable standing desks,
adjustable chairs, and large external monitors; our office also
includes a small recording studio, lounge area, and a handful of
flexible separate offices and conference rooms.
We use headphones a lot during the
work day. We are really into office plants.
We provide 401K matching, health,
vision, and dental coverage, mental health support, an FSA, and
often get great science and scifi books to read for
free.
How to Apply: https://airtable.com/shrIYhMg37kQfposa Candidates must include both a resume and cover letter.
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