Donor Relations Director
Company: Crossroads Mission
Location: Hastings
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Donor Relations Director Crossroads Mission Avenue is actively
seeking a Donor Relations Director to join our administrative team.
The Donor Relations Director leverages expertise as a collaborative
member of the administrative team, devising and implementing
fundraising strategies in building relationships with assigned
donors/prospects to secure major and planned gifts. Upholds the
Mission Statement of Faith and core values. Essential Duties: Donor
Cultivation and Relationship Management Provides timely responses
to donor inquiries and requests. Conducts database research to
identify, qualify, and prioritize a portfolio of 150 major gift
prospects from existing donors and external sources to sustain and
upgrade individual giving levels of $5,000 and above. Develops and
implements personalized cultivation and solicitation strategies for
each prospect to build and maintain strong relationships with
donors through regular communication, events, and in-person
meetings, both on- and off-site. Develop and/or utilize tracking
software to track and report progress on activities and stages in
the donor cycle. Solicitation and Gift Closure Prepares compelling
proposals, presentations, and other materials to solicit major and
deferred gifts, including grants and sponsorships from corporations
and organizations. Leads the solicitation process, including making
direct asks for financial contributions and pledges and negotiating
gift agreements and charitable estate planning opportunities.
Successfully closes major/planned gifts by demonstrating a clear
understanding of donors’ capacities and interests and aligning them
with organizational priorities. Collaboration and Strategy
Collaborates closely with Executive team members to align various
departmental initiatives, including special events, to achieve
overall fundraising goals. Offers input into donor recognition and
stewardship programs to ensure high-level donor engagement and
retention. Promotes and represents Crossroads Mission in the
community through public speaking engagements, at external events,
and conducting facility tours as needed. Other Duties: Other duties
may be assigned by the supervisor. Performance Standards: Meets or
exceeds individual and team charitable revenue targets through
assigned donors. Updates timely, thorough, and accurate reports of
donor interactions. Regularly reviews portfolio composition and
size through the addition and removal of assigned prospects/donors
to help focus time and efforts on high-yield activities. Supports
the Mission Statement and core values of Crossroads Mission.
Upholds, cooperates with, and implements procedures and programs of
Crossroads Mission. Maintains confidentiality of donor information
as well as resident, employee, and operations data.
Keywords: Crossroads Mission, Lincoln , Donor Relations Director, Administration, Clerical , Hastings, Nebraska
