Donor Relations Manager

The Center for Health, Environment and Justice (CHEJ) is the only national environmental organization that was founded and is led by a grassroots leader.

CHEJ was instrumental in establishing some of the first national policies critical to protecting community health like the Superfund Program, Right-to-Know and others. By pioneering the effort nationwide to protect communities from exposures to dangerous environmental chemicals, in the air, water and soil, CHEJ has become the preeminent national leader among grassroots groups reducing the burden of toxic substances on our environment.

Position Overview:     

CHEJ seeks a Donor Relations Manager to develop and coordinate the implementation of CHEJ's individual fundraising strategies. Responsibilities include personalized appeal mailings, a quarterly newsletter for $100+ donors, project-specific major gift campaigns, and involving the board and staff in fundraising. The candidate must have excellent writing and interpersonal skills, and the ability to travel. This full-time position reports to the Director of Foundation Relations and is based in our Falls Church, Virginia office.

Responsibilities:

• Write and coordinate the production of the spring and year-end appeals, as well as annual bequests and acknowledgement letters for major donors;
• Prospect research;
• Coordinate special calls for major donors ($500+) twice a year (institutional planning, strategic direction, etc.);
• Develop strategies to upgrade the giving levels of existing major donors and also acquire new ones;
• Arrange and support major donor visits and calls for executive director, other program staff, and board members, and also travel as needed to meet with major donors;
• Coordinate quarterly staff phonathons to solicit gifts and membership renewals;
• Develop strategies for further involving staff, board members and other volunteers in fundraising;
• Make acknowledgement and solicitation calls to major donors;
• Coordinate occasional events, luncheons, house parties and other gatherings for donors;
• Coordinate special anniversary fundraising initiatives;
• Manage our annual on-line auction;.
• Collaborate on the production of the quarterly major donor newsletter and updating the members-only website monthly;
• Develop and maintain planned giving campaign, and gifts of stock;
• Gather and edit video testimonials;
• Participate in preparation of workplace giving campaign application materials and attend workplace charity fairs, as needed, to promote CHEJ to prospective donors;
• Develop annual budget of income and expense projections for major donor giving and work with Member Relations Manager on the projections for members and other donors;
• Prepare periodic reports on progress toward individual giving income goals; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of development experience, preferably including a demonstrated ability to cultivate and solicit gifts from individuals. Excellent writing, interpersonal, team building and organizational skills are a must, as well as competency with the use of basic Microsoft Programs (Word, Power Point, Outlook, etc.).

We are seeking someone who can travel occasionally (about 6 times a year) to meet with donors, and bring new ideas for enhancing our ability to acquire and upgrade individual donors. Knowledge of environmental issues and Sage fundraising software a plus.

Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience. CHEJ offers a generous benefits package including leave time, flex time, health and life insurance, and retirement plan.

To Apply:

Please send a letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to the address below. Email and Mail applications welcome. No phone calls please.

Development Position
Center for Health, Environment and Justice
P.O. Box 6806
Falls Church, VA 22040

CHEJ values diversity and encourages applications from women and people of color. EOE.