Job Description

Donor Relations Officer - Midwest

International Nonprofit

REMOTE in the Greater Chicago Area

Salary Range: $70,000 to $80,000 per year, with potential flexibility based on experience

Terrific Donor Relations Officer (DRO") with an international nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of orphaned, abandoned, and disadvantaged children. The DRO will operate remotely and be based in Chicago.

The DRO will be responsible for the full lifecycle of fundraising in the Chicago area and greater Midwest region. In this role, there will be a focus on providing moves management and providing stewardship to new and existing donors.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of donors and prospects consisting of individuals, foundations, businesses, and partner organizations
• Research, identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors for the organization
• Foster strong relationships with current donors and new supporters
• Maintain donor records in Salesforce
• Attend organization events, as needed
• Travel to meet with donors and prospects, as needed

Qualifications:

• Approximately 3 to 5+ years of fundraising experience
• Bachelor's degree required
• Demonstrated track record of utilizing moves management in fundraising
• Ability to connect with donors while conveying the organization's mission and work
• Self-starter and capable of working autonomously
• Driver's License is required
• Ability to travel within the region as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer.