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Sidwell Friends School
Washington, DC, United States
The Director of Donor Engagement is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing the comprehensive recognition and stewardship program for donors at all levels. Reporting to the Senior Director of Engagement, this position creates thoughtful engagement opportunities to strengthen the School's relationships with its donor community. The Dire
Job Source: Sidwell Friends SchoolStand Together
Arlington, VA, United States
Stand Together is a dynamic and mission-driven organization committed to driving positive social change and empowering individuals to overcome barriers. Join our team and be part of a collaborative community that values innovation, personal responsibility, and the power of bottom-up solutions. Together, we will create a society that fosters opportu
Job Source: Stand TogetherStand Together
Arlington, VA, United States
Stand Together is a dynamic and mission-driven organization committed to driving positive social change and empowering individuals to overcome barriers. Join our team and be part of a collaborative community that values innovation, personal responsibility, and the power of bottom-up solutions. Together, we will create a society that fosters opportu
Job Source: Stand TogetherSidwell Friends School
Washington, DC, United States
The Director of Donor Engagement is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing the comprehensive recognition and stewardship program for donors at all levels. Reporting to the Senior Director of Engagement, this position creates thoughtful engagement opportunities to strengthen the School's relationships with its donor community. The Dire
Job Source: Sidwell Friends SchoolOrr Group
Washington, DC, United States
About Us Orr Group believes that by working with leading and cutting-edge nonprofits, we can help solve the world’s most pressing challenges. Through our embedded partnership model, Orr Group supplies the people, resources, and custom approaches to drive missions forward, ma
Job Source: Orr GroupOrr Group
Washington, DC, United States
About Us Orr Group believes that by working with leading and cutting-edge nonprofits, we can help solve the world’s most pressing challenges. Through our embedded partnership model, Orr Group supplies the people, resources, and custom approaches to drive missions forward, ma
Job Source: Orr GroupOrr Group
Washington, DC, United States
About Us Orr Group believes that by working with leading and cutting-edge nonprofits, we can help solve the world's most pressing challenges. Through our embedded partnership model, Orr Group supplies the people, resources, and custom approaches to drive missions forward, making us more than just a consultancy. Our services include strategy develo
Job Source: Orr GroupCode
Washington, DC, United States
JOB SUMMARY Code.org seeks a Donor Engagement Manager to help us steward our amazing donors. Your goal is to own and improve the donor experience to increase donor engagement and participation. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES In this role, you will be responsible for: Donor communication: Collaborate with the Development Team and other teams to deter
Job Source: CodeWashington, DC, United States
About Us
Orr Group believes that by working with leading and cutting-edge nonprofits, we can help solve the world's most pressing challenges. Through our embedded partnership model, Orr Group supplies the people, resources, and custom approaches to drive missions forward, making us more than just a consultancy. Our services include strategy development and implementation, fundraising and event planning, campaign assessment and execution, talent acquisition and management, planned giving expertise, and leadership development. For the last 30+ years, we have partnered with an incredibly diverse and influential assembly of clientele to assist in generating revenue and leveraging resources more effectively, remaining flexible and nimble to ideate solutions in an ever-changing nonprofit landscape.
Visit our website at www.orrgroup.com to learn more about what we do and our impact on the sector.
Position Summary
Orr Group's services are split between four practice areas: Advisory Services, Capacity Building, Donor Engagement, and Talent Management. The Donor Engagement practice area works in service of development teams, embedding our talent into our partner organizations to drive revenue. This practice area's service offerings include frontline fundraising with individual and institutional giving, board transformation, and interim development leadership.
Our Directors lead client teams, developing and implementing strategies to help our clients meet their goals. They also assume a leadership and mentoring role within Orr Group.
Directors may manage a combination of regional, national, and international clients. Depending on client needs, this position may require that up to 50% of time be spent on a client site. Candidates based in the Washington, DC or New York City areas are preferred. Remote candidates will also be considered; remote staff are required to travel to an Orr Group office or client once per quarter.
Responsibilities
Each project at Orr Group is specially tailored and designed for the needs of that particular client. Generally, Directors oversee project management, guide day-to-day account operations, drive teamwork strategies, and serve as the principal liaison with the client. They actively lead the work of the project as well as the data collection and analysis, report writing, and client presentations.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Communicating effectively with a wide variety of audiences, including board members, C-suite, staff, donors, and outside advisors
Collaborating on client work with Orr Group team members, managing up and down
Overseeing day-to-day operations and fulfillment of contracted projects
Managing project teams and coordinating project work for others; serving as mentor and coach to team members
Holding a portfolio of donors on behalf of a client and soliciting major gifts
Facilitating and leading board retreats
Serving in interim leadership roles for an organization
Synthesizing and presenting information to clients
Discovering solutions and employing new and innovative ideas
Qualifications 10+ years of nonprofit sector experience with a focus in any or all of the following: Major gifts
Annual giving
Planned giving
Institutional giving (corporate and foundations)
Board development and transformation
Ability to develop and implement strategic fundraising plans to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors effectively
CFRE, CSPG, CFM and other accreditations recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals or the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners a plus
Bachelor's degree required
A strong understanding of the nonprofit sector, including fundraising best practices, donor trends, and relevant regulations
Excellent verbal and written communication, including strong attention to detail and editing skills
In-depth knowledge of board governance principles, best practices, and legal requirements preferred
Strong facilitation skills
Understanding of financial principles and ability to interpret financial data
Ability to handle multiple clients and projects simultaneously
Strong time/project management and organization skills and the ability to remain flexible and effective under pressure in a fast-paced environment; PMP certificate a plus
Demonstrated desire and ability to lead a team toward a shared goal
Familiarity with AI fundraising and productivity tools or a desire to learn
Flexibility to work long and varying hours (when needed) to meet fixed deadlines
Additional Information
Base salary starting at $95,000 annually and bonus potential up to $25,000 annually; subject to adjustment based on geolocation.
We recognize the systemic inequities that shape our world, and we're committed to combating them. Because we strive for continued equity in our workplace, the salary for this role has been carefully crafted in alignment with the market. Comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, vision plans and 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, paid holidays, and generous paid time off.
We are committed to providing advancement opportunities for our employees where they can explore their talents, potential, aspirations, and dreams that will strengthen their personal growth and development.
Orr Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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