Join Vitalant and help advance our lifesaving mission as a Donor Relations Development Director. In this key role, you’ll lead the development and execution of a donor relations strategy that weaves together compelling storytelling, thoughtful branding, content creation, and targeted outreach. Your work will directly support our Foundation’s impact—strengthening donor engagement and helping amplify the stories behind every donation that saves lives. This position blends strategic fundraising with high-level communications to build meaningful relationships and elevate the visibility of our mission.

 

Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:  Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401K + 5% company match Tuition assistance up to $5k per year Free basic life and AD&D insurance Free short-and-long-term disability insurance Paid time off Employee Resource Groups Recognition and perks  

 

As a Donor Relations Development Director, you'll get to:

Develop and lead marketing and communications strategies that drive donor engagement, brand awareness, and fundraising success.Create and oversee impactful content across print, digital, social media, video, and events to highlight the Foundation’s mission and donor impact.Manage the design and delivery of donor communications, including newsletters, appeals, stewardship reports, and annual giving materials.Ensure brand consistency and alignment by collaborating with internal teams and external creative partners.Oversee the Foundation’s digital presence—website, email campaigns, and social media—to keep messaging strategic, timely, and donor-focused.Partner with the Foundation President to implement communication-driven donor acquisition, stewardship, and retention strategies.Plan and execute donor-centered events, tours, and campaigns that build lasting relationships and communicate impact.Leverage donor insights and data to tailor communications and enhance engagement.Participate in Foundation-wide planning and contribute to strategic decision-making.Monitor trends and performance metrics to continuously refine marketing and communication strategies.Ensure all donor-facing materials reflect Vitalant’s values, voice, and regulatory standards.Collaborate closely with Vitalant’s marketing, communications, and donor recruitment teams to align messaging and efforts.Knowledge/ Education Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, nonprofit management, or a related field, required.Master’s degree, preferred.   Experience 7 years of progressive experience in nonprofit marketing, strategic communications, and/or fundraising, ideally with a strong focus on donor communications, require to include experience successfully building and executing marketing campaigns that drive donor engagement and fundraising success, required.   Skills/Abilities Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.Must be able to maintain confidentiality.Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling donor narratives.Experience managing digital tools including email marketing platforms, CRM (e.g., Virtuous), and social media channels.Strong project management skills with an ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines and priorities.Experience working with graphic designers, printers, photographers, and videographers to produce high-quality donorOccasional travel for donor engagement, including overnight.