Donor Engagement Manager

LOCATION:
Hybrid with on-site requirement in Nashville, TN

BIGGER AND BETTER TOGETHER

About Us

For over 50 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee has served young people in the Middle TN region. Our work supports our belief that every child has the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (Bigs) and youth (Littles). Through our commitment to quality, innovation, and the passion we have for our work, we develop and sustain positive, life-changing relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of our youth and the adults who mentor them.

Our Mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. As noted by our Vision
, we are driven by a future in which all youth achieve their full potential.

what drives us

Our values shape how we work together and how we show up for our community. We build meaningful, trusted relationships, follow through on our commitments, and keep looking for ways to grow and improve. We know change is part of the process, so we meet it with curiosity and optimism. These shared values keep us grounded in our mission and connected to each other as we work toward our vision and the impact we want to create for the youth we serve.

We know teams perform at their highest when they feel supported and that they belong. Each of our team members brings unique perspectives and skills, and we are committed to building a culture where voices are heard, relationships are valued, and everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work. At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle TN, you will be inspired by talented, dedicated colleagues who will inspire you to do and be your best.

We have created an environment centered on meaningful and supportive connections, where team members are seen and respected not just as employees, but as people.

We are honored to have been selected as one of the Best Company Group’s Best Nonprofits To Work For in 2024, 2025, and 2026, as well as being named a 2024
Inclusive Workplace
by the Best Companies Group and COLOR Magazine. We are bigger and better together!

About the Role

Each employee at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee helps extend the agency’s mission in particular ways, as outlined in the position description. The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to the following:

The Donor Engagement Manager plays a critical role in advancing Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee’s fundraising efforts by cultivating meaningful relationships with mid-level donors ($500-$2,500) and developing strategic partnerships across our 8-county service area. This position combines hands-on donor stewardship with deepening impact partnerships, requiring someone who thrives on building authentic connections with individual donors and corporate partners while actively engaging with professional networks to identify new opportunities for partnership development.

The successful candidate will manage their own donor portfolio, secure event sponsor ships, all while maintaining meticulous CRM documentation, reporting to the Director of Development and working closely with the VP of Development to achieve ambitious fundraising goals.

Beyond the day-to-day responsibilities of the role, we expect team members to demonstrate a commitment to excellence and consistently reflect our agency’s values in how they show up, collaborate, and make decisions.

Day-to-day:

Donor Portfolio Management (35%)
• Manage personal caseload of mid-level donors ($500-$2,500)
• Conduct donor identification and prospect research
• Develop and implement cultivation strategies for individual, corporate, and foundation prospects
• Create personalized stewardship plans for donor retention and upgrade
• Schedule and conduct donor meetings and site visits

Partnership & Chamber Relations (25%)
• Build and maintain relationships with professional organizations such as Chamber of Commerces’…