Donor Relations Manager - Tlingit & Haida Foundation - Juneau at Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian

Juneau, Alaska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Donor Relations, Fundraising, Event Planning, Data Analysis, Presentation Creation, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Diplomacy, Record Keeping, Project Management, Organizational Skills, Customer Service, Microsoft Office Suite, Confidentiality

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Description Donor Relations Manager Location: Juneau Exemption Status: Exempt Pay Grade(s): 12-14 DOE Purpose: The Donor Relations Manager will spearhead creative and dynamic methods to build and strengthen donor relations for the Tribe. This position coordinates special projects, prepares and analyzes data, and creates presentations and reports for internal and external audiences. The Donor Relations Manager will play a vital role in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to support the Tribe’s mission to preserve our sovereignty, enhance our economic and cultural resources, and promote self-sufficiency and self-governance for our citizens. Essential Functions. An individual in this role must be able to perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodation: • Build, implement, and manage a comprehensive donor relations program to include recognition and retention activities. • Coordinate logistics for supporters and potential partners visiting the Tribe. • Ensure consistent and accurate communication with donors and prospective donors, as well as timely follow up. • Manage sensitive and confidential matters with a high level of professionalism and diplomacy. • Assist in the planning, organizing, and executing special events and activities. • Work with Communications Department to collaborate on recognition for donor milestones, production of letters, postcards, and reporting of donor funds and other written collateral as needed. • Organize and maintain accurate donor record files. • Other duties as assigned. Requirements Knowledge, Skills & Abilities. A comprehensive set of capabilities required to perform job tasks effectively: • Experience in donor relations, fundraising, event planning, or comparable experience in a customer-service setting. • Proven track record with managing and growing a donor program or similar customer-service engagement effort. • Ability to represent the Tribe in the community by attending events and social gatherings as needed. • Strong project management and organizational skills: ability to work both independently and as part of a team on a variety of projects simultaneously, manage his/her time effectively to meet deadlines, and gracefully navigate competing priorities. • Excellent customer service skills including a demonstrated track record of follow through and personalized response and resolution of issues. • Excellent communication skills: ability to exercise diplomacy, gather information from others and synthesize information; and provide clear written or verbal communication to internal and external partners. • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Ability to maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records. • Familiarity with Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures. Minimum Qualifications (education, experience, skills): • Bachelor’s degree in related field; Equivalent experience may be substituted. • Two (2) years of experience in fundraising, sponsorships, or other relationship building and retention focus area. Preferred Qualifications (education, experience, skills): • Master’s degree in related field or five (5) years of experience. Physical Requirements. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation: • The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs. Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: • Some travel may be required on small aircraft or ferry. • Certain positions at Tlingit and Haida may have exposure to certain hazardous materials or conditions. The supervisor will review these if applicable.

Responsibilities

The Donor Relations Manager will build and manage a comprehensive donor relations program, focusing on recognition and retention activities, while coordinating logistics for visitors and ensuring consistent communication with donors. This role involves assisting with special events, collaborating on donor recognition materials, and maintaining accurate donor records to support the Tribe’s mission.