A Donor Relations Specialist is responsible for providing high-level customer service and stewardship to the company’s supporters. Essential roles and responsibilities are listed on the Donor Relations Specialist Resume as – responding to donor inquiries in writing, or through phone, and processing donations; providing a high level of donor stewardship and cultivation, answering incoming phone calls, handling emails from the general inbox to various departments, conducting merging and updating donor records; processing donations and ensuring that data is accurately recorded; maintaining the accuracy of data in the fundraising customer relationship management systems, managing the administration of our general monthly giving program, providing back-up support for the front desk team, and tracking invoices.
The most sought-after skills for the post include – work experience and practical understanding of key fundraising techniques such as telephone, direct dialogue, mail, and telephone, and direct dialogue; excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong analytical skills, the ability to organize information, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment. Employers pick resumes denoting a bachelor’s degree.
Objective : To obtain a Donor Relations Specialist position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work well with people. Looking to make a positive contribution to the organization and those lives I touch.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Performance Reviews, Training Of New Employees, Customer Service.
Description :
Performed biographical data entry and financial gift processing functions in support of the fundraising activities of the Bethesda Foundation.
Updated the database with the most current biographical information on its constituents.
Processed all types of gifts and correspondence from all sources into the donor database.
Created batches, daily processing of gifts within 24-48 hours of receipt, with correct appeal, package, fund, campaign, and letter code to the gift.
Set up matching gift pledges with pledge schedules.
Linked gifts to proposals, pledges and events.
Assigned appropriate sponsorship level and package codes to each gift.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate's
Donor Relations Specialist Resume
Objective : Donor Relations Specialist with 3 years of experience in Developing, implementing, evaluating and maintaining donor communications programs for the company and its philanthropic partners, Identifying, creating or updating communications materials that are useful to donors, Identifying opportunities to improve the experience of donors through the use of technology solutions.
Skills : Adobe creative suite, Outlook, Word.
Description :
Maintained donor database including inputting gifts, donor information, and event attendance.
Coordinated appeals including mailing lists, mailings, thank you letters, and follow up phone calls.
Coordinated, recruited, and oversaw 700+ volunteers for our Festival of Trees annual fundraiser.
Coordinated Christmas Wish List Appeal, intake, inventory and distribution of gifts for 200 families.
Maintained and organized daily intake of in-kind gifts and cash gifts.
Coordinated fundraisers with donor groups to offset department costs or attain items for clients.
Solicited businesses for in-kind and cash gifts for client incentive programs.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA In Psychology
Donor Relations Specialist Resume
Headline : Donor Relations Specialist with 7 years of experience in Assisting in the development of content marketing campaigns including but not limited to social media (Facebook), email marketing, content management systems (CMS), website design/development, etc, Working closely with internal customer support teams to ensure that all communications are completed within established timelines as well as any necessary updates.
Skills : Telephone , Very Articulate In Communicating,.
Description :
Assisted donors at mobile sites.
Met with drive coordinators to ensure a smooth donation flow, educated donors on blood donation process, checked eligibility on laptop.
Worked closely with mobile staff especially charge nurse in attending to all donor needs.
Drove company vehicle.Worked on office scheduling donations and educating donors via phone.
Received acknowledgement letter from corporate emphasizing excellence in performance.
Followed company procedures and policies.
Filled donation appointment sheet to ensure full blood drives, used fax, printer, phone but most importantly I served my donors well.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Graduate
Donor Relations Specialist Resume
Summary : Dedicated to the task given at hand and strive to get things done in a timely and excellent manner. I am socially focused; I naturally empathize with people, easily seeing their point of view. Hard worker and also a team player with all that I do, Self- starter, I am always looking for ways to jump on boards to start a new task and willing to do a great job.
Responsible for all Center events including Annual Benefit, Family-fest and Duck Race, as well as several smaller scale events.
Increased Benefit fundraising by or 20%.
Reduced event expenses by 10%.
Maintained existing and solicit new donors for underwriting and auctions.
Oversaw all corporate sponsorship solicitation, volunteer recruitment, and committee coordination.
Directed all public outreach functions for committee recruitment.
Supervised day-of event staff and volunteers.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BA In Communications
Donor Relations Specialist Resume
Headline : Detail-oriented, exceptionally organized, and highly creative professional with strengths in web/graphic design, demonstrated technical acumen, and extensive experience in administrative positions. Effective communicator who excels equally in independent, team member, and leadership roles. Proven talent for readily mastering new technologies, systems, and processes.
Skills : Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge, Data Entry, Administrative , Excellent Interpersonal and Communication .
Description :
Planned for special events, corporate/sponsor relations, and individual donor cultivation.
Developed and managed new department wide donor centric communication strategies and fundraising initiatives.
Executed stewardship through personal communication efforts including cold calls, emails, and segmented mailings for giving societies and various levels of philanthropic support.
Crafted donor centric acknowledgement letters and cultivation materials.
Revamped and enhanced donor contribution reconciliation strategies ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Managed logistics and handles corporate and donor communications for annual spring gala, Foundation annual meeting, Halloween fundraising event, and corporate volunteer and leadership series.
Coordinated with Foundation vice presidents and senior coordinators to retrieve program statistics and scope of provided national services for grant application submission with the Community Health Charities; yielding a $2,000 monthly contribution from Combined Federal Campaigns and state, local, and private workplace giving programs.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS In Human Services
Donor Relations Specialist Resume
Summary : Donor Relations Specialist with 8 years of experience in Identifying and implementing donor programs in accordance with company's standards and guidelines, Managing donor events such as conferences, meetings, lunches, summits and galas, Ensuring that all donors are appropriately informed about their contributions through regular communications; newsletters, press releases and social media channels.
Skills : Proven leadership in a team-oriented environment, Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop. Ability to meet multiple deadlines under pressure, Meticulous attention to detail. Exceptional interpersonal communication .
Description :
Responsible for procurement of blood donations from patient family members and friends who used blood products from local hospitals.
Responsible for supervising blood drives held at local facilities.
Responsible for travelling and setting up blood drives.
Procured 60 pints of blood via donations from the community.
Interviewed by channel 10 TV about the blood drive.
Coordinated with partner organisations and event vendors.
Created website designs.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Donor Relations Specialist Resume
Summary : Over 10-years of dedicated customer service and sales experience, with a magnificent motivation to learn and grow. Seeking to secure a career opportunity within a company to enhance my knowledge & skills; which will allow me to further utilize my current capabilities and qualifications. I am dedicated to a job well done, while being motivated by challenge.
Skills : Trialling, English, Arabic And Spanish. Computer-Proficient In Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, And Outlook.
Description :
Promoted good donor care during the collection of safe units of blood in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), BSI Biomedical Services directives, policies and standard operating procedures.
Demonstrated excellence in customer services/public relations promoting a positive, professional image.
Provided service in compliance with the FDA Code of Federal Regulations.
Operated telephone/switchboard service.
Answered internal or external calls, transfers call.
Established, managed, developed, and administered granting resources while providing stewardship to corporate and individual fund holders via assets entrusted to the community foundation.
Ensured donor satisfaction by facilitating all aspects of the donor's fund, in cooperation with operations, marketing, and financial staff.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
A.A In Business
Donor Relations Specialist Resume
Summary : Donor Relations Specialist with over five years of project management experience. I leverage my experience planning, cost control, budgeting, implementation and client relations as the bedrock for successful IT project management. The competitive skills I offer have been tested by multinational organizations and one of the largest state health systems in the country.
Skills : Mac And PC Proficient Microsoft Office: Word, Excel,.
Description :
Processed pledges, gifts, and pledge payments in Texas Lions Camp fundraising software.
Reconciled cash receipts; prepare weekly bank deposits, and month end activity reports for Accounting.
Managed billing for Monthly, Annual and Century Club donors.
Created ad hoc queries and reports to support analysis and appeal mailings.
Wrote personalized gift acknowledgement correspondence on behalf of TLC.
Collaborated with Data team to develop and implement efficient method of acknowledging and thanking 7,500 + donors.
Collaborated closely with team to develop and produce high-quality written communications including drafting, proofreading and editing communications, and adapting templates via Brand Builder, Publisher, and Power Point.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelors Of Fine Arts
Donor Relations Specialist Resume
Summary : Donor Relations Specialist is responsible for Developing donor relations programs that are aligned with company values, goals, and objectives, Identifying and managing volunteer opportunities for the organisation, Maintaining and updating resources for donor engagement programs, Managing all internal communications with donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
Executed donor communications including quarterly donor e-newsletters and stewardship mailings.
Implemented creative methods of thanking program donors.
Maintained donor's account via monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
Consult with donor group chairmen to communicate and define organisational requirements; lead the development of effective strategies, implement .
Secured funding for field trips for children from our Hammett schools & Residential Treatment Center.
Performed basic office duties such as taking meeting minutes, filing documents, and ordering supplies.
Assigned accurate tax deductible amount to each level of sponsorship.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Diploma In Education
Donor Relations Specialist Resume
Objective : Industrious and conscientious professional with ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. Strong written and verbal communication skills and adept at interacting with a diverse population. Excellent problem solving, time management and organization skills.
Skills : Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Pardot, MailChimp, Donor Relations, Communications, Community Outreach, Social Media.
Description :
Consistently updated donor records with new information obtained through all sources.
Coordinated donor relations activities, including accuracy of donations receipting Donor acknowledgement and data analysis for financial and .
Conducted and manages interviews of perspective donors, making sure that each donor meets health and safety guidelines.
Identified corporate, foundation and individual donor opportunities and develop lead generation strategies to support those campaigns.
Developed a database of prospects with the goal of developing trust, building relationships, and generating leads.
Identified appropriate marketing vehicles to support each campaign strategy.
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