Job Description

You

You are a persuasive communicator with a strong intuition for building connections and inspiring action. You excel in speaking on the phone, confidently engaging with individuals to foster meaningful relationships. While cold-calling experience is a plus, your ability to navigate conversations and identify opportunities for deeper engagement is what sets you apart. You thrive on teamwork, are energized by creating opportunities for others, and take pride in contributing to a shared mission.

Us

At the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, we advance liberty and opportunity for all people. As a leading free-market research and educational institute, we craft innovative policy solutions, challenge government overreach, and shape public opinion to drive meaningful change. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to connect with supporters who share our vision, ensuring they feel inspired, valued, and engaged in our mission.

About the Role

The Donor Relations role plays a pivotal part in our advancement team, focusing on cultivating relationships with existing supporters who may be interested in increasing their involvement with the Mackinac Center. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, this position requires exceptional phone skills, a strong intuition for relationship-building, and a collaborative mindset.

The primary goal of this position is to engage current supporters, identify those with the potential to expand their giving, and transition them into relationships with other team members. Success in this role requires enthusiasm for creating connections and a willingness to facilitate introductions to teammates. This role does not maintain a personal portfolio of donors but instead focuses on consistently elevating supporters into deeper partnerships with the Mackinac Center.

Key responsibilities include:

• Engaging with supporters through phone conversations to build relationships, share updates, and explore opportunities for increased support.
• Drawing current supporters deeper into our mission and connecting them to advancement team members for ongoing stewardship.
• Collaborating with the advancement team to align efforts with organizational goals and priorities.
• Maintaining accurate records of interactions and outcomes using organizational systems, including the Raiser’s Edge database.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Strong intuition and an instinctive ability to identify opportunities for deeper engagement.
• Exceptional phone skills, with the ability to confidently navigate conversations and build rapport.
• A collaborative mindset, with enthusiasm for working as part of a team and facilitating connections for others.
• Cold-calling experience (highly desirable but not required).
• A deep commitment to the principles of limited government, free enterprise, and personal responsibility.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and familiarity with fundraising databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge) preferred.

Position Details

This position is based in our Midland, MI office, and candidates who can work from this location will be given priority consideration.

To Apply

Submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references*, and salary history to:

Patricia Benner

Vice President for Operations

Email: careers@mackinac.org

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

*References will not be contacted without prior permission from the candidate.

The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is a nonprofit research and educational institute that advances the principles of free markets and limited government. Through our research and education programs, we challenge government overreach and advocate for a free-market approach to public policy that frees people to realize their potential and dreams.

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