Charlotte Rescue MissionDonor Relations & Communications Manager
Oct. 2011 - Jan. 2018Charlotte, North Carolina Area- Oversee data entry on all gifts; work closely with Accounting department to balance and post to the General Ledger in a timely manner
- Oversee the thank you and receipting process for regular gifts and major gifts, including letters, receipts, and calls
- Oversee in-house mail strategy, implementation, budgeting, and tracking
- Manage the direct mail campaign (mail and email); work closely with direct mail vendor on timing, strategy, queries,data, budget, and tracking results
- Manage online giving platform, specific giving pages, and credit card security compliance
- Provide stewardship for donors who do not meet the Major Gifts threshold (new donor bonding, donor retention, etc.)
- Ensure compliance for state solicitation registration for all states solicited
- Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of Raiser’s Edge data, including input and output; train staff and volunteers in Raiser’s Edge, and monitor compliance with SOPs
- Provide support to staff by assisting with creation of queries, mailing lists, and reports
- Recruit, train and supervise staff
- Work closely with the Director of Development and other staff to develop fundraising strategies