Donor Relations Manager bei Young Americans For Liberty

About the role

We seek a full-time Donor Relations Manager for Young Americans for Liberty. This role is focused on the research and communications sent to YAL’s base of portfolio donors to provide a world class donor experience for those who currently give major gifts to YAL. 

The Donor Relations Manager is responsible for managing his/her portfolio in order to retain and scale YAL Portfolio level donors. This involves writing and sending copy, researching donors, and creating proposals for portfolio-level donors. Through personalized communication and segmenting donors into different groups, the Donor Relations Manager will keep the donor engaged and updated about YAL’s major plans in coordination with the Donor Relations Advisor. The Donor Relations Manager is in charge of the behind the scenes content creation and experience, working with the Advisor who is the front facing role.. It is important that the Donor Relations Manager takes the time to figure out what drives the donor to give so that he/she can send communication that appeals to the donor’s interest and makes him feel valued. 

This role is based at the YAL HQ in Austin, TX &  YAL offers a compensation structure that pays above market rates for proven talent. This includes a base salary with a high-upside  incentive compensation package. A full benefits package is offered as well which includes unlimited PTO, 401k plan, and healthcare benefits for employees. Young Americans for Liberty is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualification for the position

Excellent written communication: Donor Relations Managers must possess the ability to effectively and persuasively communicate our mission, successes, and goals in order to demonstrate to the donor the value of his donation. 

Interpersonal skills: The biggest part of this role is relationship building. The Donor Relations Manager must be able to build and maintain relationships with donors of different ages, backgrounds, and ideologies. This means having a high degree of emotional intelligence and  being able to listen attentively, demonstrating interest and empathy. 

Organization: The Donor Relations Manager must possess the organizational skills necessary to meticulously log all communications with donors and pass along the necessary information to Advancement Coordinators and the Major Gift Officer when necessary. 

Alignment: A necessary requirement for this role is someone who supports YAL’s mission and believes that individuals, not the government, are best equipped to make decisions relating to essential liberties. You must understand the impact of YAL’s work so that you can advocate for our fundraising needs. 

Professionalism: Donor Relations Managers must always be on time to donor meetings and communicate with donors and colleagues in a tactful and respectful manner.