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$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

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Executive Recruiter at Merraine Group, Inc. rd@merraine.com 845-290-1900

Overview

Are you ready to take the lead in transforming how a community engages with philanthropy? The Director of Donor Engagement is a high-impact leadership role designed for a bold, strategic thinker who thrives on building relationships, driving innovation, and delivering measurable results. From first gift to lifelong commitment, you will architect and execute the donor journey, turning generosity into lasting community impact. This is a chance to chart the course, rally people around a shared vision, and shape a culture of giving that inspires others to follow.

Key Responsibilities

• Community Engagement & Growth
• Build and own a comprehensive donor engagement strategy across acquisition, solicitation, and retention.
• Create data-driven segmentation and donor journeys that spark growth in participation, average gift size, and retention.
• Partner with communications and giving teams to launch bold, multi-channel campaigns that capture attention and inspire action.
• Set and track clear KPIs to drive performance across acquisition, conversion, and upgrade pipelines.
• Personally cultivate and manage a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects.

• Donor Experience & Loyalty
• Design lifecycle communications that reinforce donor impact and fuel ongoing commitment.
• Develop distinctive stewardship plans for recurring, mid-level, major, and legacy donors.
• Produce compelling impact reports, donor features, and recognition campaigns that elevate the mission.
• Lead donor appreciation initiatives and signature experiences that strengthen emotional connection.
• Lead, mentor, and energize a team focused on community giving and stewardship.
• Instill a donor-first mindset across the organization.
• Build cross-functional alignment with operations, finance, and data teams to ensure precision and accountability.
• Partner with volunteer leaders and fundraising committees to achieve ambitious growth goals.
• Harness donor insights and analytics to fuel decision-making and innovation.
• Define and track success metrics that measure progress and inform future strategies.
• Ensure the CRM system reflects accurate, secure, and up-to-date donor records.

Qualifications & Experience

• 6–8+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, donor engagement, or stewardship roles.
• Proven success driving annual giving, donor relations, and direct marketing campaigns.
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and scale teams.
• Skilled in CRM platforms and data analysis tools; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Experience with volunteer committees or membership-based organizations preferred.
• Familiarity with Jewish communal life, values, and practices is a plus.
• Visionary strategist who thrives on charting new paths and delivering results.
• Confident communicator with the ability to persuade, influence, and inspire.
• Entrepreneurial leader who excels at building relationships and rallying teams.
• Data-driven decision maker who seeks continuous improvement.
• Driven, resourceful, and committed to creating a culture of generosity.
• Hybrid work model with flexible scheduling.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Relocation and commuter assistance available for eligible candidates.
• Access to national nonprofit networks and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Seniorities & Employment

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management, Strategy/Planning, and Business Development
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations, Religious Institutions, and Individual and Family Services

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