Senior Donor Engagement Officer

Senior Donor Engagement Officer

The Senior Donor Engagement Officer is a key member of the development team at Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI). They are responsible for building and nurturing meaningful relationships with SEI’s valued donors. This position will work in person to lead SEI’s donor communications strategy and drive fundraising initiatives. The ideal candidate is a passionate communicator, a strategic thinker, and a relationship builder who can lead with a significant level of autonomy and has a proven track record of securing gifts and increasing donor retention.

• Responsibilities:
• Donor Communications & Engagement:
• Lead, manage, and execute the donor communications plan, encompassing in-person interactions, email, phone, presentations/marketing strategies, and physical mail.
• Develop engaging and compelling copywriting for donor newsletters, appeals, and other communication materials.
• Liaison with agency leadership to bridge external relationships and increase giving capacity.  Identify and prioritize cultivation and stewardship to increase opportunities for personal engagement with top-tier donors and prospects.
• Collaborate with the Operations Department to ensure alignment of agency newsletters, social media, and website content with development initiatives and marketing materials.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with low to mid-level donors, fostering their connection to SEI’s mission.
• Proactively identify and engage new donors, focusing on increasing donor engagement and retention.
• Increase the number of recurring donors and create and execute campaigns to increase recurring giving

• Fundraising & Portfolio Management:
• Manage a portfolio of donors giving up to $25,000 annually, developing personalized strategies for cultivation and solicitation.
• Lead, manage, and execute departmental fundraising campaigns, ensuring successful implementation and achievement of goals.
• Solicit and secure gifts up to $25,000.

• Relationship Building & Stewardship:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, ensuring personalized and meaningful interactions.
• Develop and implement effective stewardship strategies to recognize and appreciate donor contributions.
• Track and document donor interactions and preferences in the CRM database.

• Fundraising Events:
• Collaborate with the Operations team on the planning and execution of fundraising events, ensuring positive and engaging donor experiences.
• Assist in the cultivation and stewardship of donors at fundraising events.