Donor Relations Specialist

Donor Relations Specialist

Lawrenceville, NJ 

Full-Time/Exempt

Reporting To: Director of Development

Compensation: $55,000-$58,000/annually 

Job Summary/Objective:

HomeFront is seeking a dynamic, creative, and organized individual who is interested in helping our mission-driven organization thrive and grow. The Donor Relations Specialist will play a critical role in fundraising through donor relations, cultivation, and stewardship with a focus on HomeFront’s mid?level loyal donors. He/she/they will help develop fundraising and friend-raising strategies to enhance and grow our revenue, donor base, and community awareness.

The Donor Relations Specialist will work closely with the Director of Development to implement

strategies and initiatives that enhance donor satisfaction, increase contributions, and foster a strong sense of philanthropy. The ideal candidate is passionate about serving families impacted by poverty and homelessness, energetic, comfortable communicating professionally, and has experience building relationships with individuals.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive donor relations strategy, including stewardship plans, to

cultivate and retain current and prospective mid-level donors.

• Lead the development and execution of an annual/ongoing plan to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and

thank donors with a history or capability of significant annual contributions.

• Maintain a portfolio of several hundred donors with goals to increase average donations and

identify major donor prospects.

• Solicit donations and secure financial support by presenting compelling cases for giving,

tailoring appeals to individual donor interests, and confidently asking for financial

contributions.

• Contact individuals via email, phone, and in-person conversations to build and strengthen

engagement with, and affinity for, the organization.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with donors through regular communication,

meetings, and events to foster loyalty and ongoing support.

• Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives to engage

and acquire new donors.

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance donor recognition and appreciation, including

personalized acknowledgments, donor recognition events, and stewardship activities.

• Conduct regular analysis and reporting on donor giving patterns, retention rates, and

engagement levels to inform fundraising strategies and improve donor relations efforts.

• Utilize donor management software to track and maintain accurate donor records, gift processing, and acknowledgments.

• Stay up to date on industry trends, best practices, and regulations related to donor relations,

fundraising, and philanthropy.

• Encourage donors to participate in HomeFront’s planned giving program and join their legacy

society.

• Meet reasonable quarterly targets for fundraising.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable work experience

• 3+ years of experience in non-profit development or community engagement, preferably related

to donor relations

• Confident and comfortable meeting new people, building relationships, and making funding

requests, with a professional and polished approach

Disclaimer:

This position description neither constitutes a contract of employment nor is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

HomeFront, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome employees and prospective employees without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or veteran status.