Job Title: Donor Relations Officer
Team: Development
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Reports To: Director of Development
Direct Reports: None
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Position Summary
A Donor Relations Officer fundraises for Oliver Gospel by compiling, managing, and cultivating a portfolio of major donors. They maintain curated annual giving plans with detailed profiles for each portfolio donor to strategically increase their annual giving with compelling offers and a personalized
relationship with the mission.
This is a fully remote position. Employees are expected to maintain a professional home office environment that supports productivity, confidentiality, and reliable communication. While the position is primarily remote, occasional on-site attendance at Oliver Gospel locations. Meetings, donor events, training, and organizational activities are required based on business needs.
Position Qualifications
For Employment with Oliver Gospel Mission
- Ability to work successfully in a fully remote environment with minimal supervision
- Access to reliable high-speed internet and professional, distraction-free home workspace
- Ability to attend occasional on-site meetings, events, training, and Mission activities as required
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect organizational information while working remotely
- Valid South Carolina driver’s license
For the Donor Relations Officer
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a related field
- Experience in customer service, college admissions, sales, or nonprofit fundraising
- Experience in public speaking
- Knowledge of customer relationship management software and data management software
- Knowledge of PC-based software and Microsoft suite products
Position Responsibilities
- Identify, cultivate, and steward major donor relationships
- Compile and manage a qualified portfolio of major donors to increase their financial contributions to Oliver Gospel Mission
- Create and maintain detailed portfolio donor profiles with biographical information acquired through strategic conversations and online research
- Develop curated annual giving goals for each portfolio donor based on historical giving behavior, donor type, wealth, age, known assets, and outside philanthropy data
- Maintain regular contact with portfolio donors through personal visits, breakfast/lunch meetings, calls, emails, texts, handwritten notes, and more
- Capture detailed communications notes with donors in the donor database system
- Identify unique funding opportunities within organizational budgets and develop compelling offers, proposals, and presentations to solicit donations to fund designated needs
- Develop and implement effective strategies for engaging major donors and increasing their monetary value to the mission
- Engage in seasonal fundraising campaigns targeting various segments of donors within Oliver Gospel’s donor file to achieve campaign goals
- Provide the supervisor with donor information, reports, and analytics as needed
- Conduct educational and informative presentations and tours
- Represent Oliver Gospel at community or partner events
- Generate large sponsorships and donations for special events
- Respond to donor questions, problems, or grievances
- Perform other duties as assigned
Remote Work Responsibilities
- Maintain regular business hours and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
- Utilize Microsoft Teams, email, phone, and other approved communication platforms to collaborate effectively with staff.
- Attend virtual meetings and report to Oliver Gospel Mission locations for meetings, events, trainings, or other business needs when requested.
- Maintain a secure and professional remote work environment that protects confidential information.
- Ensure reliable internet connectivity and technology necessary to perform assigned job duties.
- Communicate proactively with the Director of Development regarding work progress, availability, and any issues that may impact productivity.
Core Competencies
- Excellent relational, written, and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and research skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Strong public speaking skills, ability to engage and persuade others
- Excellent attention to detail
- Creative self-starter, confident, and professional
- Integrity in dealing with people, finances, and confidential information
- Servant attitude
Mental and Physical Demands
- Ability to work in a changing, growth-oriented environment
- Ability to concentrate and apply mental processes
- Ability to build relationships and rapport with donors
- Ability to respond appropriately to stressful situations
- Ability to work with disruptions, critical issues and emotional individuals
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to move seamlessly from one task to another
- Ability to participate in travel experiences
- Ability to effectively perform job duties from a remote work environment using organization approved technology and communication platforms
- Ability to move about inside the facility to engage employees, residents and/or guests
- Ability to operate a computer, phone, and other office equipment for long periods of time
- Ability to climb stairs, bend, squat, kneel, and reach upward and/or outward in performing tasks
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push and/or pull items weighing up to 10 pounds
- Ability to engage in limited exposure to publicly transmitted diseases, such as colds, viruses, etc.
— Sarah J.
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Marketing Manager
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