Job Description
Join RecruitFirst as an Executive, Stewardship and play a pivotal role in nurturing donor relationships while showcasing the impact of charitable initiatives through data‑driven reporting and strategic engagement. This position sits at the heart of our mission to connect generous supporters with meaningful causes, ensuring transparency, trust, and sustained philanthropic support. You will collaborate closely with fundraising, marketing, and program teams to develop stewardship plans that recognize contributions, communicate outcomes, and inspire continued giving. Ideal candidates are detail‑oriented, analytically minded, and passionate about leveraging insights to deepen donor loyalty and amplify organizational impact.
In this role, you will produce compelling impact reports, manage donor acknowledgment workflows, and orchestrate personalized engagement touchpoints that reflect the values and stewardship standards of RecruitFirst. Your work will directly influence donor retention rates, enhance the supporter experience, and contribute to the overall success of our fundraising efforts. If you thrive in a collaborative, mission‑focused environment and enjoy turning data into stories that motivate action, we invite you to apply and help us build lasting relationships with the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive stewardship plans aligned with donor segmentation and fundraising goals.
- Create and distribute timely, accurate impact reports and thank‑you communications using data visualization tools.
- Maintain and update donor records in the CRM, ensuring accurate tracking of contributions, interactions, and preferences.
- Coordinate acknowledgment events, virtual touchpoints, and personalized outreach to strengthen donor relationships.
- Analyze donor engagement metrics to identify trends, measure stewardship effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
- Partner with program and finance teams to gather outcome data and translate it into compelling narratives for donors.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and internal stewardship policies in all communications.
- Support special fundraising campaigns by providing stewardship expertise and donor insight.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum 2‑3 years of experience in donor stewardship, relations, fundraising, or a similar role.
- Proven ability to produce high‑quality reports and presentations using Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a talent for crafting persuasive, donor‑focused narratives.
- Experience working with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, Blackbaud) and donor databases.
- Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational and project‑management abilities.
- Understanding of nonprofit fundraising principles and donor lifecycle management.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams in a fast‑paced environment.