Sutherland Institute

Manager of Donor Relations

Sutherland Institute

August 2014

Sutherland Institute seeks a Manager of Donor Relations to reach out to our growing network of supporters across Utah. This role will report to the Director of Development.
The Manager of Donor Relations will:

·         Work closely with the Director of Development and senior leadership team to implement an integrated fundraising strategy, including individual, foundation and corporate supporters

·         Identify and develop long-term relationships with existing supporters and key prospects

·         Solicit current and prospective donors for financial support for Sutherland

·         Interact with donors through telephone calls, one-on-one visits, and written correspondence to keep them informed of our work

·         Utilize fundraising database to ensure current data on donors, gifts, and prospects

·         Track progress and analyze results

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

·         Outgoing, entrepreneurial spirit and ability to be a self-starter

·         3-5 years of experience in fundraising or sales

·         Experience interacting with individual donors preferred, but not required

·         Notable relationship building skills and an outgoing, friendly personality

·         Excellent communication skills, in particular writing and presentation skills

·         Ability to multitask, organize numerous moving parts of a project, and meet deadlines

·         Deep understanding of and commitment to the principles of traditional family, limited government, free enterprise, and personal responsibility

·         Ability and desire to interact with sophisticated donors about issues related to liberty, economic freedom, and preserving religious freedom

·         Experience with databases and basic Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

·         Ability to travel (up to 20 percent of work time)

·         Bachelor’s degree

To apply, please email resume and cover letter (which must include your philosophical interest in the mission of Sutherland Institute and your desired salary) to Jennifer Hawkins, Director of Development, at JHawkins@SutherlandInstitute.org

About Sutherland Institute

Sutherland Institute is an independent, conservative public-policy think tank. Our mission is protecting the cause of freedom, constructively influencing Utah’s decision-makers, and promoting responsible citizenship. Our governing principles are that for Utahns to live as free people, Utah law, policy and culture must cherish: Family as the fundamental unit of society; religion as the moral compass of human progress; charity as the origin of a caring community; private property as the cornerstone of economic progress; free markets as the engine of economic opportunity; personal responsibility as the basis of self-government; and limited government as a reflection of good government. Our vision is that Utah will remain a place of family, faith and opportunity, raising a standard in the pursuit of happiness.