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Job Description
Development and Stewardship Manager
SON OF A SAINT - 5.0
New Orleans, LA Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree
Full Job Description About Us:
Son of a Saint exists to enhance the lives of fatherless young men through mentorship, emotional support, development of life skills, exposure to constructive experiences, and formation of positive, lasting peer-to-peer relationships. Son of a Saint equips young men with the tools they need to become productive men. We provide a secure and consistent environment for them, through which they find hope, vision, and opportunity. Son of a Saint mentors' most important role is simply to be a good example. Overview The Development and Stewardship Manager play an important role in growing Son of a Saint's community of annual and recurring donors. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this position is responsible for building relationships with current and prospective supporters, managing a mid-level donor portfolio, and helping donors deepen their connection to the organization's mission and impact. This role will focus heavily on identifying and securing new annual giving-level donors, increasing recurring giving participation, and launching a new donor giving circle designed to encourage sustained support. The Development and Stewardship Manager will partner closely with the Events Manager on the organization's Women's Luncheon and Men's Dinner — two key donor engagement events centered around recurring giving circle members and supporters — while also supporting the execution of fundraising events throughout the year. The ideal candidate is relationship-oriented, highly organized, and excited about creating meaningful donor experiences that lead to long-term engagement and philanthropy. Responsibilities Annual Giving and Portfolio Management Manage a portfolio of current and prospective mid-level and annual donors through ongoing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Identify and secure new annual giving-level donors to support fundraising goals. Grow recurring giving participation and donor retention through thoughtful engagement strategies. Create and launch a new donor giving circle focused on recurring support. Partner with the Chief Development Officer and Chief Executive Officer on donor cultivation and solicitation strategies. Track portfolio activity and progress toward revenue, retention, and engagement goals. Conduct prospect research and identify opportunities to deepen donor relationships. Donor Stewardship and Engagement Oversee the execution of Son of a Saint's donor stewardship efforts, including acknowledgment letters, thank you calls, donor communications, and personalized engagement opportunities. Engage donors through meetings, tours, cultivation gatherings, virtual information sessions, and other relationship-building activities. Coordinate donor stewardship touchpoints throughout the year to strengthen donor loyalty and connection to the organization's mission. Support the planning and execution of donor recognition and appreciation activities for annual and recurring giving supporters. Coordinate monthly prospect strategy meetings and provide timely donor research, briefing materials, and cultivation recommendations. Event Support and Donor Engagement Collaborate with the Events Manager on the planning and execution of the organization's Women's Luncheon and Men's Dinner, with a focus on donor cultivation and recurring giving engagement. Support donor and sponsor engagement strategies connected to fundraising and cultivation events. Partner with the Development Team to leverage events as opportunities to identify, recruit, and steward recurring giving circle members and annual donors. Assist with post-event stewardship and donor follow-up efforts. Database and Records Management Maintain accurate donor and prospect records within the Salesforce CRM. Track donor interactions, stewardship activities, solicitations, and gifts in a timely and organized manner. Generate reports related to portfolio activity, recurring giving participation, donor retention, and fundraising progress. Ensure accurate documentation of donor communications and engagement history. This position will require occasional travel and evening/weekend availability in support of donor meetings and organizational events.
Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of 3 years of fundraising and development experience, with a preference for experience working directly with individual donors and managing donor relationships. Experience processing donations and maintaining donor and gift records within a CRM platform, preferably Salesforce. Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. Professional presence, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams and stakeholders. Understanding of fundraising strategy, donor communications, stewardship, and development operations. Commitment to Son of a Saint's mission and vision. All applicants should include a cover letter in addition to their resume.
