NRDC is seeking a Director of Donor Relations to work with the Development team in our New York office. This new position will oversee the development of a transformative Major Gifts donors communication strategy in the context of the upcoming 50th anniversary campaign. The Director will be responsible for the development and execution of an innovative communication strategy targeted to Major Gifts donors, including the production of collaterals (digital and print), reports and proposals and digital communications. Working in close partnership with the Major Gifts fundraisers, the Director will lead the development of a robust stewardship program and maintain a calendar of regular communications aimed at this key constituency.
- Creating and overseeing a robust donor stewardship program.
- Managing a team of donor relations professionals, including a team of writers.
- Set forth goals and performance expectations and hold team accountable.
- Address opportunities for career growth and knowledge building on team.
- Actively address performance issues.
- Development of a comprehensive communications calendar targeted at Major Gifts donors.
- Overseeing the creation of major gift donor materials, including proposals, reports, presentation decks, case supports, and digital communications.
- Development of campaign-related collaterals – print and digital.
- Partnering with NRDC Communications Department, Programs, Membership and others to develop content.
- Develop productive partnerships with internal stakeholders.
- Work with a wide range of communications vendors.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Graphic design and marketing background required.
- Minimum 10 years of Donor Relations related work experience.
- Managerial experience required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Graphic design skills.
- Strong planning and project management.
- Knowledge of development best practices, especially in the discipline of donor relations/stewardship.
- Ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of internal stakeholders, especially program-related staff.
- Knowledge of NRDC mission a plus.