Donor Engagement Specialist
$60,000–$60,000 year
HybridSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute annual giving strategies utilizing direct mail, email, digital, and peer-to-peer channels to secure philanthropic support for the AAO Foundation. Establish fundraising goals, manage recurring giving programs, and cultivate individual donors with annual gifts up to $5,000. Track campaign performance, analyze donor engagement metrics, and create personalized communications based on donor history. Implement planned giving strategies, develop stewardship initiatives, and maintain accurate records in the donor database. Collaborate with Foundation staff to align activities with organizational priorities and prepare regular reports on fundraising outcomes. Occasional travel is required, typically one trip annually lasting 5–8 days.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or a related field preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, donor engagement, or related professional experience
- Knowledge of annual giving programs and donor stewardship best practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail
- Ability to analyze data and apply insights to improve fundraising performance
- Proficiency with donor management systems (CRM) and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Occasional travel
- typically one trip annually lasting 5–8 days
- The role requires the ability to lift, pack, and unpack boxes of supplies
- to stand or walk for extended periods (up to 10 hours per day) during an annual conference or similar events
Desired Qualifications
- degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or a related field preferred
- Experience managing fundraising campaigns and donor communications preferred
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