Donor Relations Officer, Part-Time
By University of Alberta At Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Strong knowledge of the utilization of information systems to support project and data management.
Experience with Advance, Alfresco and working with data
Exceptional verbal, written, proofreading, and editing skills
Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills: tact, self-confidence and assertiveness, diplomacy, teamwork, good judgement, confidentiality, and excellent strategic planning skills
Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple and shifting priorities
Three to four years of fundraising, stewardship, donor relations or related experience, ideally in a post-secondary environment

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Do you have a knack for connecting with people and inspiring them to give? We are looking for a Donor Programs Officer to join our team and help us reach our fundraising goals. As a Donor Programs Officer, you will be responsible for building relationships with donors, creating and executing fundraising campaigns, and managing donor programs. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, this is the job for you!

Overview:

A Donor Programs Officer is responsible for developing and managing donor programs and relationships with donors. They work to identify, cultivate, and solicit potential donors, as well as steward existing donor relationships. They also manage donor databases, track donations, and create reports.

How To Become an Donor Programs Officer:

To become a Donor Programs Officer, you will need to have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as marketing, communications, or fundraising. You should also have experience in fundraising, donor relations, or a related field. Additionally, you should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Donor Programs Officer Skills:

• Fundraising
• Donor Relations
• Database Management
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Report Writing
• Relationship Building

What is Donor Programs Officer Knowledge?

• Fundraising Strategies
• Donor Cultivation
• Donor Solicitation
• Donor Stewardship
• Database Software
• Report Writing Software
• Nonprofit Management
• Financial Management

What is Donor Programs Officer Responsibilities?

• Develop and manage donor programs
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit potential donors
• Steward existing donor relationships
• Manage donor databases
• Track donations
• Create reports
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies
• Monitor and analyze fundraising results

What is Donor Programs Officer Experience?

• Previous experience in fundraising, donor relations, or a related field
• Experience with database management and report writing
• Experience with donor cultivation and solicitation
• Experience with donor stewardship

What is Donor Programs Officer Qualifications?

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as marketing, communications, or fundraising
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Donor Programs Officer Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as marketing, communications, or fundraising
• Courses in fundraising, donor relations, and nonprofit management

Tools to Help Donor Programs Officer Work Better:

• Donor databases
• Report writing software
• Database management software
• Fundraising software
• Donor tracking software

Good Tips to Help Donor Programs Officer Do More Effectively:

• Develop and maintain relationships with donors
• Utilize data to inform fundraising strategies
• Monitor and analyze fundraising results
• Stay up to date on industry trends
• Utilize technology to streamline processes

Common Donor Programs Officer Interview Questions:

• What experience do you have in fundraising and donor relations?
• How would you handle a difficult donor situation?
• What strategies have you used to cultivate and solicit donors?
• How do you stay up to date on industry trends?
• What experience do you have with database management and report writing?