DONOR RELATIONS MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Mai 28, 2025 - The Donor Relations Manager excels in communication and collaboration, skillfully prospecting and advising donors on philanthropic planning. Manages multiple projects efficiently across remote teams, utilizing platforms like Google Workspace, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and expertise in program management, particularly in school food initiatives.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Donor Relations Manager Resume
- Donor Database Management
- Financial Reporting
- Prospect Research
- Grant Writing
- Data Analysis
- Event Planning
- Digital Marketing
- Compliance Management
- Salesforce Proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Empathy
- Negotiation
- Time Management
- Persuasiveness
Summary of Donor Relations Manager Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Nonprofit Management with 3 years of Experience
- Demonstrated experience working with high net worth donors and familiarity with fundraising and philanthropy.
- Strong communication skills both written and spoken.
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills.
- Experience with prospecting and screening potential donors.
- Demonstrated ability to advise and council individuals and families on philanthropy decision making and planning.
- Experience working independently and collaboratively with a remote team.
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience working in all Google platforms, Salesforce and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with school food programs
- Experience in program management.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and GSuite platforms.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
2. BA in Public Relations with 5 years of Experience
- Demonstrated passion for low-income, homeless, and disenfranchised individuals and families making progress toward self-sufficiency and the values of SVDP.
- Knowledge of donor relations and management best practices, policies and processes.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Demonstrates ability to tailor messages appropriately to various internal and external stakeholders
- Able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others
- Experience in progressively responsible fundraising experience, preferably in a nonprofit social service environment.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the principles and best practices of donor management and major gift fundraising, including planning, implementing, and administering solicitations.
- Proven team-building skills, creating liaisons with the management team, staff, volunteers, and Conference Board members to develop effective cultivation and solicitation strategies.
- Experience in fields relevant to the SVDP mission and vision, including housing, systemic change, social justice, and general assistance.
3. BA in Communications with 4 years of Experience
- Experience with non-profit annual fund management, direct mail solicitation and related efforts
- Understanding of the donor cultivation process and the fundraising cycle
- Proven track record of effective time management, flexibility and strong organizational skills
- Commitment to the principles of teamwork and shared responsibility
- Ability to multi-task and meet simultaneous deadlines
- Ability to handle confidential conversations, correspondence and records
- Ability to relate to a diverse group of people including staff, Board members, donors, artists, young people and community members
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to anticipate problems or to identify them before significant impact on service delivery, expenses or revenues
- Individual giving fundraising experience
- A demonstrated ability to produce and deliver clear, concise, formal, and informal oral and written communications
- Managing key relationships or experience in development
4. BA in Business Administration with 4 years of Experience
- Experience in fundraising and donor stewardship
- Experience with arts and/or social services agencies
- Project management experience
- Technically proficient with fundraising software.
- Ability to create and maintain administrative systems
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong interest in non-profit administration practices and procedures
- Demonstrated flexibility and experience working on multiple projects with varying deadlines with a willingness to adapt and work collaboratively
- Exceptional computer skills and the ability to quickly gain proficiency in additional software systems
- Proficiency in MS Word and Google Drive
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivation, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
- Skilled at establishing and cultivating strong relationships with peers, across different levels of the organization, and externally.
- Experience delegating to and supervising interns or volunteers.
5. BA in Marketing with 5 years of Experience
- Experience working in a donor, customer, or member services team
- Supervisory experience in a donor, customer, or member services environment
- Experience building and maintaining efficient and effective processes for relationship management
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated
- Energy, initiative, intellect, flexibility and talent as a team player
- Ability to balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and writing communication and editing skills
- Excellent computer skills
- A proven ability to develop and manage a diverse team, using JEDI principles (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity) principles
- Demonstrated skill to work within a multi-faceted environment with strong capabilities in planning, organizing, and managing systems and processes
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with proven ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands, prioritizing several projects at once
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues, leadership, and funders
- Ability to work independently and/or with a team.
- Positive attitude and tenacity when faced with obstacles