Donor Relations Advisor

The mission is fueled by donors. Strong relationships keep that fire burning.

Young Americans for Liberty is building a donor base that fuels real wins across the country. That doesn’t happen through one-time gifts. It happens through consistent communication, trust, and strong relationships.

We are hiring a Donor Relations Advisor to own relationships with donors and turn them into long-term partners in the mission. This role is responsible for staying in touch, meeting in person, and helping donors understand the impact of their giving—while confidently asking them to continue investing in winning.

If you enjoy building relationships, being on the road, and having direct conversations about giving, this role puts you at the center of YAL’s fundraising efforts.

About the role

The Donor Relations Advisor manages a portfolio of donors and is responsible for retaining, engaging, and growing those relationships over time.

You will communicate directly with donors through calls, personalized outreach, and in-person meetings. A core part of the role is traveling for donor tours, meeting face-to-face, and building trust that leads to continued and increased giving.

This is not a back-office role. You will be expected to talk to donors regularly, meet them in person, and ask for financial support.

Success in this role requires strong interpersonal skills, follow-through, discretion, and the ability to understand what motivates each donor and communicate accordingly.

This position reports directly to the Vice President of Development and supports both Young Americans for Liberty and the Young Americans for Liberty Foundation.

The Donor Relations Advisor works closely with the Donor Relations Manager to deliver a consistent, high-quality donor experience. The Manager focuses on research, content, and donor strategy, while the Advisor serves as the front-facing relationship owner—responsible for direct communication, in-person meetings, and ongoing engagement with donors.

📍 Location: Remote (U.S.)
✈ Travel: ~40–50%

What you'll do

Build and maintain donor relationships

• Engage regularly with donors through calls, messages, and in-person meetings
• Get to know donor interests, motivations, and giving priorities
• Maintain consistent, personal communication across your portfolio

Travel and conduct donor tours

• Travel to meet donors in person across assigned regions
• Plan and execute donor tours, meeting multiple donors per trip
• Build trust and strengthen relationships through face-to-face interaction

Drive donor retention and continued giving

• Communicate the impact of donor contributions clearly and consistently
• Ask donors to continue or increase their support
• Identify opportunities to grow donor commitment over time

Provide consistent donor outreach and stewardship

• Send tailored updates on YAL’s priorities, victories, and future plans
• Ensure timely and thoughtful follow-up after donations
• Deliver a consistent gratitude experience across your portfolio

Maintain organized donor pipelines

• Log all donor interactions and updates in our CRM
• Track each donor’s status and engagement level
• Keep donor records accurate and up to date

What Success Looks Like

• Strong retention across your assigned donor portfolio
• Consistent donor communication and engagement
• Successful completion of donor tours and in-person meetings
• Increased long-term donor value and commitment
• Accurate and organized donor tracking in our CRM

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, fundraising, or donor relations, with a track record of asking for and closing financial commitments
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with individuals across different backgrounds
• Comfortable having direct conversations about money and asking for continued support
• Ability to travel frequently and independently manage all aspects of travel, including transportation and in-person meetings
• Organized and reliable, with the ability to track communication and manage a donor portfolio
• Professional, trustworthy, and able to handle sensitive donor information with discretion
• Strongly aligned with Young Americans for Liberty’s mission and principles.

Compensation & Benefits

Position type: Full-time | FLSA status: Exempt

YAL offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, including a base salary with performance-based bonuses.

Benefits include:

• Health coverage (including dental and vision)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) for eligible plans
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Generous paid time off. Unlimited PTO after first year. 
• Professional development opportunities

To Apply

Please submit:

• Please submit a cover letter explaining your commitment to YAL’s mission of advancing liberty, how your personal philosophy aligns with our principles, and how your experience has prepared you to actively contribute to making liberty win.
• Resume
• Selected candidates will be asked to complete a short aptitude and personality assessment as part of the screening process.