Senior Manager Donor Relations

Mission Statement & Position Overview

New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (New Jersey LCV) is a bi-partisan organization whose mission is to elect environmental champions, hold public officials accountable, and support laws which protect our environment and improve the quality of people’s lives. We are committed to and incorporate into all our work, the goal of helping establish a just, inclusive, and equitable environmental future for New Jersey.

New Jersey LCV is looking for a strong, energetic Senior Manager Donor Relations to work with the Senior Director of Development in our collaborative environment. This position will support a robust and growing grassroots fundraising and events program that complements the organization’s overall fundraising strategy.  The role will focus specifically on individual donors and branded, comprehensive events that advance the fundraising efforts of our family of organizations including New Jersey LCV, New Jersey LCV Education Fund, New Jersey LCV Political Action Committee, and New Jersey LCV Victory Fund.  This position offers the right person a great opportunity to be in on much of the organization’s work and outreach, and the chance to make a real difference with an energetic, fun, hard-working team. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively, and with a dynamic Executive Director and committed Board of Directors to maximize outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Development 

• Maintain and grow a gifts portfolio with a focus on existing donors and prospects, rated at $1,000+ through face-to-face meetings, events and other activities. Conduct an average of 10 qualified contacts per month. 
• Meet fundraising metrics for proposals, closed gifts and dollars raised in accordance with established annual goals.
• Develop a donor engagement, communication and solicitation calendar.
• Assist Senior Director with a giving program for donors in the $10,000-25,000+ range; conducting research and prospecting; creating a program brand, case for support, and impact statements.
• Utilize EveryAction Donor Management System to record and maintain all donor activities.
• Develop and demonstrate a thorough understanding of our mission, goals and programs.

Cultivation and stewardship of events program 

• Plan and implement a growing calendar of events around the state, including 8-10 PAC House Party fundraisers.
  Work collaboratively with volunteer host committees and board members to develop tailored fundraising events, budgets and outreach strategies; track and report on expenditures.
• Draft donor stewardship materials in relation to events strategies, logistics and growth.
• In coordination with Senior Director, recruit individual, organizational and business event sponsors.
• Ensure that our events provide an inclusive space for our diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with Development Associate on all activities.

Participate in department and organization-wide planning and activities 

• Assist in the development of annual fundraising goals, metrics and work plans
• Assist with building the internal budget for the department 
• Participate in staff meetings, strategic planning and retreats
• Participate in conferences and trainings with national partner, the League of Conservation Voters
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 3-5 years previous nonprofit fundraising, events or related experience; with a proven track record of working successfully with individuals, corporations and foundations
• Demonstrated successful experience with face-to-face solicitations, and donor stewarding and relationship development
• Commitment to our vision, mission and values, including increasing and integrating racial diversity, justice and equity into our work and organizational culture
• Strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills and a customer service focus 
• Close attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines 
• Ability to work effectively on diverse teams, with a diverse range of people, including volunteers and donors
• A self-starter, comfortable in a team environment with colleagues in office and remote locations
• Ability to travel for staff meetings, events, conferences and donor meetings
• A proven track record of raising funds from individuals, corporations and foundations desired
• Experience with Microsoft office and donor management software preferred

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

This is a full-time position with a hybrid work structure based in Hamilton, NJ and remotely. Travel throughout the State is necessary so a valid driver’s license and real-time access to a car are required, and this person must be able to maintain a flexible schedule common to fundraising.

SALARY: 

• $65,000 - $80,000; and a very comprehensive benefits package

TO APPLY: 

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New Jersey LCV is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, genetics, disability, age, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, pregnancy, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait status, or veteran status.