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Donor Development Specialist (Remote, EST Hours) | Remote · $60,000–$70,000/year
About the Role A growing nonprofit organization is seeking a full-time Donor Development Specialist to build meaningful, long-term relationships with donors who've experienced the organization's programs firsthand. Many donors first connect through a meal, a program, emergency assistance, or simply finding a welcoming community when they needed one. This role is about turning those moments into lasting relationships through personal outreach, stewardship, and steady donor growth.
Key Responsibilities
Donor Outreach & Stewardship
• Personally engage donors through phone, email, text, and other one-to-one outreach
• Thank donors and learn about their personal experience with the organization
• Understand each donor's connection, interests, and relationship history
• Share stories and updates that show the real impact of the organization's work
• Maintain consistent follow-up so donors stay personally connected
Fundraising & Growth
• Identify opportunities to increase donor giving, including recurring gifts and higher annual support
• Identify donors with potential for deeper or major-gift relationships
• Manage an assigned donor portfolio and work toward defined engagement and fundraising goals
Systems & Tracking
• Maintain accurate donor information, activities, notes, and follow-up tasks in Salesforce