JOB ALERT | Donor Engagement Specialist - $45k to $60k
Full TimeProfessional
Washington, DC, US
Requisition ID: 1135
Salary Range: $45,000.00 To 60,000.00 Annually
About Whitman-Walker Foundation
Whitman-Walker Foundation uses community-based philanthropy to ensure sustainability and support growth. The Foundation also supports the core mission of Whitman-Walker through community engagement and special events. The Foundation has a 501(c)3 designation and a board of directors. At the Whitman-Walker Foundation – “We Need You” – means to us that we need community support to support our community.
Job Summary
The Donor Engagement Specialist provides essential support in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of Whitman-Walker donors. Responsibilities aim to assist the team with maintaining and cultivating relationships among the Whitman-Walker Foundation’s existing donors and new prospective donors through verbal and written communications, virtual and in-person meetings, and events.
Responsibilities
Provides support with major gift prospecting and research, utilizing Raiser’s Edge and Research Point
Works collaboratively with the Foundation team to build relationships with mid-level and major donor prospects
Manages a personal portfolio of mid-level donors while properly vetting higher-wealth individuals with oversight from Donor Engagement Officer
Supports events team by prospecting and securing entry-level sponsorships for annual fundraising events
Assist Donor Engagement Officer with donor engagement and cultivation events, as needed
Develops materials with Donor Engagement Officer for use in solicitations and cultivation
Maintains and updates donor records in the Raiser’s Edge database to ensure records are up to date
Creates and runs reports from the Donor database and reviews and analyzes data related to donor giving
Collaborative member of the Foundation team
Occasionally represents Foundation at community events, meetings, and functions
Attends Foundation board meetings as needed
Other tasks as requested