Donor Engagement Strategist

**Donor Engagement Strategist** **Job Description** **Class:** Non-Exempt Part-Time **July 2026** **Location:** Merriam, Kansas **Reports to:** Senior Major Gifts Officer **Salary Range:** $50,000 **Great Plains SPCA** located in Merriam, KS is the highest rated shelter in the Kansas City area that serves 7,000 animals and 500,000 residents annually. We are a results driven organization built on resiliency, compassion, inclusion, and accountability. - Are you ready for a job that keeps you on your toes, both mentally and physically? - Are you looking for a job where "predictable" is a dirty word? - Are you as consistent as a cat's unwavering demand for treats at 3 a.m.? - Want to make a daily difference for community pets? **Position Summary:** The Donor Engagement Strategist plays a crucial role in shaping fundraising strategy at Great Plains SPCA by translating donor insights into clear, actionable direction for fundraisers. This position partners closely with the Senior Major Gifts Officer to inform decision-making, strengthen donor engagement, and drive sustainable revenue growth. With a focus on analytics, prospect strategy, researching donor biographies, and portfolio development, this role ensures fundraising efforts are targeted, data-informed, and aligned with organizational priorities. **Key Responsibilities** ***Strategic Insight & Fundraising Strategy*** - Serve as a thought partner with the Senior Major Gifts Officer, using donor insights to guide strategic decisions - Identify opportunities to deepen donor engagement, increase giving, and strengthen long-term retention - Translate trends in donor behavior into clear recommendations that shape campaigns, major gift strategy, and resource allocation ***Segmentation & Targeting Strategy*** - Develop and refine audience strategies for campaigns, events, and major gift initiatives - Partner with fundraising staff to prioritize high-impact opportunities based on capacity, inclination, and engagement - Advance segmentation approaches that improve personalization and overall fundraising performance ***Prospect Strategy & Donor Intelligence*** - Lead proactive identification and qualification of major gift prospects - Provide high-level donor insights, profiles, and briefings to support relationship-building by fundraisers and leadership - Bring forward emerging opportunities through analysis of donor trends and external intelligence ***Pipeline & Portfolio Strategy*** - Partner with fundraisers to shape and strengthen donor portfolios through hosting quarterly portfolio review meetings - Provide strategic guidance on pipeline health, movement, and prioritization - Support a disciplined, relationship-centered moves management approach across the team ***Performance Analytics & Reporting*** - Deliver clear, forward-looking analysis on fundraising performance, including key metrics related to retention, growth, and revenue - Create weekly fundraising reports - Re-capping fundraising campaigns through a data lens - Equip leadership with insights needed for forecasting and strategic planning - Communicate complex data in a way that drives clarity, alignment, and action - Other duties as needed - Participate with end of day pet help to support daily animal care operations. **Key Capabilities** - Strategic thinker who turns insight into action and shapes key decisions - Agile and solutions-focused, able to adjust quickly as priorities evolve - Brings an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong sense of ownership - Uses data and judgment to navigate complexity and ambiguity - Translates complexity into clarity, enabling confident decision-making - Communicates effectively across audiences, especially non-technical stakeholders - Builds strong partnerships to advance shared goals **Requirements** - 3+ years of experience in nonprofit strategy or analytics - Strong experience interpreting donor data and translating insights into strategy - Familiarity with prospect research tools (e.…