Role Description

The Donor Relations Manager expands the relationship between the organization and donors, leading donor appreciation activities and project updates and communications, as well as tracking and maintaining the donor database.

• Plans and coordinates donor appreciation and engagement activities and project communications.
• Tracks corporate donations, employer matching contributions, and donor pledges.
• Supports the Director of Development in developing and implementing an annual action plan for donor management and care, including planned appreciation activities, and expansion of regular donor contributions.
• Establishes and Manages information tracking processes regarding acknowledgement, recognition, on-going communications of past and current donors to enhance their relationship with RI and increase the likelihood of continued contributions.
• Maintains donor information in the database, routinely evaluates regular donor participation, history and growth, and communicates assessments to the Director of Development.
• Works with the Communications Team for the development of any materials or communications to support donor engagement and appreciation activities.
• Promotes a positive and professional relationship with donors, in alignment with the mission of Rukundo International.

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a week

Role Commitment: 1 year

This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Director of Development, as well as responsive to emails.

• Experience with fundraising
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Organized and good time management skills
• Collaborative spirit
• Committed to the mission of Rukundo International