Donor Relations Manager

Job overview

The Donor Relations Manager role is hybrid in Tucson, AZ, with some office time required and remote work permitted under the stated confidentiality and productivity conditions. Compensation is $76,000–$85,000 per year. The Center for Biological Diversity works to protect imperiled wildlife and wild places through science, law, activism, and creative media. The manager leads donor communications, fundraising campaigns, and stewardship for Leadership Circle members, while managing donor relations staff and a personal donor portfolio. The role supports fundraising growth and donor engagement through coordinated campaigns, timely communications, events, and year-round stewardship.

What you'll do

• Plan and oversee fundraising campaigns, appeals, and reports for Leadership Circle members
• develop and implement donor stewardship plans
• manage donor relations staff
• ensure timely responses to donor communications
• cultivate a donor portfolio and support associate portfolios
• review donor data and communication preferences
• coordinate donor events and webinars and follow-up
• respond to breaking news and information requests
• monitor environmental movement and donor stewardship trends.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

donor relations manager

tucson az

center for biological diversity

hybrid

full-time

development

fundraising campaigns

leadership circle

donor stewardship

staff supervision

$76k–$85k annually

environmental conservation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• For regular staff working 30+ hours: paid medical premiums, discounted family premiums, paid dental and vision premiums, HSA/HRA contributions, lifestyle spending account, disability and basic life insurance.
• All regular staff: 403(b) with employer match and contributions, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and paid leave options.

Why this role

Requires 5–7 years of successful fundraising experience, donor relationship database experience, and supervisory experience managing 2–3 staff. Seasonal workload increases occur in spring and from fourth quarter through January; occasional travel may be required for an annual retreat.

About the employer

Center for Biological Diversity is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Social Advocacy Organizations. Sector: 81.