Donor Development Manager

Mennonite Disaster Service -
Lititz, PA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Team leadership
Research
Bachelor's degree
Fundraising data analysis
Productivity software
Non-profit experience
General management
Donor and alumni database management
Analytics

Full Job Description

Effectively shape and execute the Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) development strategies through grant management, mass donor engagement, and oversight of donation processes.

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Start Date: 06/2026

Primary Responsibilities

Effectively shape and execute the Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) development strategies through grant management, mass donor engagement, and oversight of donation processes.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Director of Resource Development

Responsibilities

Oversee Annual Fund
Develop and implement a stewardship program that cultivates deeper ties with donors, executing

the strategies in collaboration with the Resource Development Teams (Communications and
Volunteer Development)

Lead Fundraising campaigns including writing content for receipt letters, fund appeals, donor

proposals and other donor engagement pieces

Support the Executive Director and Director of Resource Development to ensure major donor

engagement aligns with the overall stewardship program

Ensure compliance with MDS Fundraising Principles and Policy

Grant Management

Research funding opportunities
Research, apply and report for grants by compiling supporting information and writing according

to requirements

Maintain and share project funding plans for responses funded by grants, in collaboration with

Finance and Field Operations

Ensure compliance with grant communications requirements
Maintain organizational charity watchdog status (Give.org, Charity Navigator,

Guidestar/Candid)

Lead Donor Development Team
Lead the Donor Development team to execute MDS Development Strategies and ensure team

collaboration with the MDS network.

Manage the Donor Development Team budget
Member of Leadership team, Management team
Ensure front office coverage to receive phone calls and visitors during office hours
Participate in general staff meetings and calls
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge of and passion for the MDS mission, vision and core values
Commitment to the Anabaptist faith and peace position and active in an Anabaptist church
Demonstrated commitment to the MDS lifestyle expectations and Anabaptist shared Convictions

as outlined in the Employee Policy Handbook

Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret donor data and fundraising metrics
Commitment to confidentiality, ethical fundraising, and donor-centered practices
Minimum of six years of experience in non-profit fundraising
Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, creative writing, English or a related field, CFRE

certification a plus

One or more years of experience working with people of another culture

Essential Skills

Proficiency with computer donor and fundraising systems and Microsoft office suite.
Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and written and oral communication

skills

Knowledge of fundraising regulations and nonprofit best practices
Proven excellent grant writing and management skills
Ability to function well as a team player.
Sensitivity and ability to relate to MDS’ diverse constituent groups.
Commitment to high professional standards and current in industry best practices.
Availability and willingness to travel approximately 10% time
Physical requirement: Work is mostly sedentary with long periods on the phone and at a

computer terminal

Work environment: With the use of normal safety precautions typical of offices, meeting rooms,

and in commercial vehicles, there is little risk of danger

Resumes and CVs can be emailed to [email protected]

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