Donor Relations Director
crossroadsmission· Administration
About this role
Donor Relations Director
Crossroads Mission Avenue is actively seeking a Donor Relations Director to join our administrative team. The Donor Relations Director leverages expertise as a collaborative member of the administrative team, devising and implementing fundraising strategies in building relationships with assigned donors/prospects to secure major and planned gifts. Upholds the Mission Statement of Faith and core values.
Essential Duties:
Donor Cultivation and Relationship Management
- Provides timely responses to donor inquiries and requests.
- Conducts database research to identify, qualify, and prioritize a portfolio of 150 major gift prospects from existing donors and external sources to sustain and upgrade individual giving levels of $5,000 and above.
- Develops and implements personalized cultivation and solicitation strategies for each prospect to build and maintain strong relationships with donors through regular communication, events, and in-person meetings, both on- and off-site.
- Develop and/or utilize tracking software to track and report progress on activities and stages in the donor cycle.
Solicitation and Gift Closure
- Prepares compelling proposals, presentations, and other materials to solicit major and deferred gifts, including grants and sponsorships from corporations and organizations.
- Leads the solicitation process, including making direct asks for financial contributions and pledges and negotiating gift agreements and charitable estate planning opportunities.
- Successfully closes major/planned gifts by demonstrating a clear understanding of donors’ capacities and interests and aligning them with organizational priorities.
Collaboration and Strategy
- Collaborates closely with Executive team members to align various departmental initiatives, including special events, to achieve overall fundraising goals.
- Offers input into donor recognition and stewardship programs to ensure high-level donor engagement and retention.
- Promotes and represents Crossroads Mission in the community through public speaking engagements, at external events, and conducting facility tours as needed.
Other Duties:
- Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.
Performance Standards:
- Meets or exceeds individual and team charitable revenue targets through assigned donors.
- Updates timely, thorough, and accurate reports of donor interactions.
- Regularly reviews portfolio composition and size through the addition and removal of assigned prospects/donors to help focus time and efforts on high-yield activities.
- Supports the Mission Statement and core values of Crossroads Mission.
- Upholds, cooperates with, and implements procedures and programs of Crossroads Mission.
- Maintains confidentiality of donor information as well as resident, employee, and operations data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Donor Relations Director position at crossroadsmission?
The salary for this Donor Relations Director role at crossroadsmission is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Donor Relations Director position at crossroadsmission located?
This Donor Relations Director role at crossroadsmission is based in Hastings, Nebraska, United States, Hybrid. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Donor Relations Director role at crossroadsmission full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Donor Relations Director role in the Administration department at crossroadsmission.
Which team or department does the Donor Relations Director at crossroadsmission belong to?
This Donor Relations Director position is part of the Administration department at crossroadsmission. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Donor Relations Director position at crossroadsmission?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to crossroadsmission's official application portal hosted on bamboohr where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Donor Relations Director job at crossroadsmission posted?
This Donor Relations Director position at crossroadsmission was posted on Aug 15, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Donor Relations Director
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