Donor Relations Manager

Position: Donor Relations Manager (Permanent)

Location: Honolulu

Industry: Non-Profit

Salary: $85,000 – $95,000 annually (depending on experience)

We are seeking an experienced and relationship-focused Donor Relations Manager to lead donor engagement, stewardship, and fundraising efforts. This individual will play a key role in cultivating meaningful relationships with donors, developing fundraising strategies, and securing philanthropic support to advance the organization’s mission.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys building relationships, creating strategic engagement plans, and helping donors connect their passions with impactful community initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and cultivate a portfolio of major donors and prospective supporters.
• Develop and implement individualized donor engagement and stewardship plans.
• Conduct donor meetings, presentations, and site visits to strengthen relationships and inspire giving.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects.
• Prepare donor proposals, fundraising materials, and impact reports.
• Collaborate with leadership, volunteers, and program teams to align donor interests with organizational priorities.
• Track donor interactions and maintain accurate donor records within the organization’s donor database or CRM.
• Develop strategies to increase donor retention, engagement, and philanthropic support.
• Coordinate donor recognition, appreciation efforts, and special cultivation events.
• Monitor fundraising goals, donor activity metrics, and campaign performance.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and timely follow-up with donors and stakeholders.
• Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and networking opportunities as needed.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, philanthropy, business development, client relationship management, or a related field. Open to background from hospitality and finance industries.

• Demonstrated success building and maintaining professional relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

• Ability to think strategically, solve problems creatively, and take initiative.

• Comfortable discussing philanthropic investments and soliciting charitable contributions.

• Experience using donor management, CRM, or fundraising database systems preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed.

• In-state applicants only as this organization expects candidates to interview for this position as soon as possible

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