Donor Relations Manager

About Young Americans For Liberty

Founded from the 2008 Ron Paul Presidential Campaign, Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) is the nation's largest pro-liberty youth movement, building a powerful network of activists to transform states into beacons of freedom.

We utilize a 3 step "Build - Elect - Pass" model is driving real change in America's political system :

Build : We are building the largest nationwide movement of committed youth activists on American college campuses. We have chapters established on over 500 campuses and with over 327,000 students on campus. Elect : Mobilize our base of committed youth activists to be the grassroots muscle on campaigns of principled liberty legislators through Operation Win at the Door. Since 2018, we've built a coalition of 400 active legislators in our National Liberty Legislator Coalition. Pass : Use this coalition of principled liberty legislators to pass transformative policy at the state level. This coalition has already passed over 750 liberty bills spanning from Universal School Choice, to Constitutional Carry, to major tax cuts and so much more. You can view the full list of bills passed at YALiberty.org / Liberty-Bills .

Vision

Our vision is to create Liberty Lighthouse States that will Transform Our States into Beacons of Liberty.

To do this, we've set an ambitious goal to raise $150 million over the next five years to make this possible.

We are building a highly skilled Development and Marketing team to achieve this goal – who have already raised $63 million in pursuit of this vision.

We are willing to pay above-market rates for a person with experience, a strong cultural fit, and an unwavering belief in the principles of liberty.

YAL has a confidential detailed plan to achieve our vision of Liberty Lighthouse States as well a detailed plan to raise $150 million by 2030 and how this role will be instrumental to achieving that plan.

Both documents can be shared with serious candidates in the interview process,

Our Values & Culture

YAL's culture is built on 5 foundational values :

Goal Setting : We orient our work towards specific goals that align with achieving our long-term vision. Trust the Truth : We pursue the truth and are honest in all we do, even when it's difficult. There should never be a situation where lying is the right answer if we're truthful from the beginning. Grassroots Mobilization : We win on principle by generating grassroots pressure on the politicians. Unless you are politically feared, you will not be politically respected. Education alone is not enough. Principle : We believe in liberty which provides the freedom to choose and requires taking responsibility for your choices and individual rights which must be respected at all times. Power of the Individual : We recognize everyone has an innate ability to make a difference. Therefore, we are dedicated to aligning your goals and developing your strengths so you can unlock your full potential.

Candidates who will fit in with YAL's culture tend to be principled, entrepreneurial, passionate, and comfortable with ambitious goals and a fast-paced work environment.

About the role

We seek a full-time Donor Relations Manager for Young Americans for Liberty. This role is focused on the research and communications sent to YAL's base of portfolio donors to provide a world class donor experience for those who currently give major gifts to YAL.

The Donor Relations Manager is responsible for managing his / her portfolio in order to retain and scale YAL Portfolio level donors. This involves writing and sending copy, researching donors, and creating proposals for portfolio-level donors. Through personalized communication and segmenting donors into different groups, the Donor Relations Manager will keep the donor engaged and updated about YAL's major plans in coordination with the Donor Relations Advisor. The Donor Relations Manager is in charge of the behind the scenes content creation and experience, working with the Advisor who is the front facing role.. It is important that the Donor Relations Manager takes the time to figure out what drives the donor to give so that he / she can send communication that appeals to the donor's interest and makes him feel valued.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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EXPECTATIONS

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Outreach

[25%]

Provide tailored & detailed updates to your assigned portfolio, ensure all major gifts from assigned portfolio are given a thorough thank you / gratitude processMake sure that each donor is kept up to date with our plans, victories, and goals and feels appreciated

Copywriting

[30%]

Write email, text, and direct mail communications to be sent to Portfolio Level donors.Draft proposals to be used in high dollar fundraising.Write all external portfolio communications to be used by the Portfolio Advisors to retain, scale, and add donors

Organization

[15%]

Log every contact point in Virtuous, Track assigned portfolio of donors through the process of annual major giftsEnsure that Virtuous Pipeline is up to date with every donor contact

Research

[30%]

Research all portfolio donors and portfolio level prospectsUpdate and maintain CRM profile of all portfolio level donors and prospectsProvide research reports as requested for high-dollar meetings

This role is based at the YAL HQ in Austin, TX & YAL offers a compensation structure that pays above market rates for proven talent. This includes a base salary with a high-upside incentive compensation package. A full benefits package is offered as well which includes unlimited PTO, 401k plan, and healthcare benefits for employees. Young Americans for Liberty is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualification for the position

Excellent written communication : Donor Relations Managers must possess the ability to effectively and persuasively communicate our mission, successes, and goals in order to demonstrate to the donor the value of his donation.

Interpersonal skills : The biggest part of this role is relationship building. The Donor Relations Manager must be able to build and maintain relationships with donors of different ages, backgrounds, and ideologies. This means having a high degree of emotional intelligence and being able to listen attentively, demonstrating interest and empathy.

Organization : The Donor Relations Manager must possess the organizational skills necessary to meticulously log all communications with donors and pass along the necessary information to Advancement Coordinators and the Major Gift Officer when necessary.

Alignment : A necessary requirement for this role is someone who supports YAL's mission and believes that individuals, not the government, are best equipped to make decisions relating to essential liberties. You must understand the impact of YAL's work so that you can advocate for our fundraising needs.

Professionalism : Donor Relations Managers must always be on time to donor meetings and communicate with donors and colleagues in a tactful and respectful manner.

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