Senior Manager of Annual Giving and Donor Relations

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Advancement the Senior Manager of Annual Giving and Donor Relations will be responsible for developing and executing strategy for acquisition retention and upgrading of annual fund donors to PJ Library with a goal of growing the annual giving program to feed the major giving pipeline. The Senior Manager will also be responsible for building and executing a stewardship and cultivation plan for all donors. Through personal conversations stewardship reporting and print materials they will create creative ways to convey gratitude to all donors.

Annual Giving

In partnership with the Deputy Director of Advancement develop a longterm strategic plan for growing the annual fund. This includes strategy budget timeline and best practices for each project managing them throughout the production process analyzing and presenting results and adjusting as needed.

Execute the solicitation strategies of the annual giving program ensuring goals and metrics established by the Deputy Director of Advancement and the Chief Philanthropy Officer are met.

Manage and keep current an annual communications calendar.

Design and implement segmented strategies for all audiences including current donors parents and grandparents.

Draft communications for direct mail appeals emails personalized letters to donors and potential donors and other fundraising materials.

Supervise the production and mailing of all print and electronic solicitation pieces. Coordinate and communicate effectively with project managers and across departments to ensure timelines are met.

Manage annual dayofgiving challenge.

Make recommendations for new tactics and processes that can enhance annual giving effectiveness.

Supervise the Stewardship Coordinator who serves as a project manager for annual giving and stewardship projects.

Donor Relations

In collaboration with the Deputy Director of Advancement develop recognition guidelines and implement programs which recognize and encourage increasing levels of annual support.

Work in collaboration with data management colleagues to manage the comprehensive acknowledgement program.

Supervise the Advancement Assistant to ensure the regular production updating and mailing (via mail and email) of donor acknowledgement letters. Oversee gift processing to ensure it is effective and efficient.

Refresh acknowledgement language/ideas to keep outreach items fresh and up to date.

Personally thank leadership level annual fund donors through phone calls emails and possible zoom conversations.

Direct Reports:

Advancement Assistant

Stewardship Coordinator

Qualifications

Bachelors degree

Minimum of 57 years of experience in annual giving donor relations or related field.

At least 1 3 years of experience managing staff.

The ability to implement fundraising best practices while adapting to the uniqueness of the audience or program.

Strong and creative writing skills.

Can tell stories through words and visuals understanding how the two work together in print and online.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook and project management tools (Wrike preferred) with an understanding of database management.

Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Location

This position is based out of the home office in Agawam Massachusetts and requires inoffice work 3 days per week.

Compensation

A competitive salary ranging from $85000 $100000 annually commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Plan

Short Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Flexible work schedule policy

Paid Sick Holiday Vacation and Personal Time

About the Organization

Founded in 1991 by successful businessman and philanthropist Harold Grinspoon the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) has invested more than $200 million in programs that make Jewish life and Jewish community more vibrant and more connected. Based in Agawam Massachusetts HGF and its sister foundation the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation (HGCF) employ over 150 employees and offer national and international philanthropic programs that range from enhancing Jewish life throughout the US and the globe to providing support and resources for local farmers to honoring local public school teachers to supplying over 680000 free books monthly to children throughout the world.

The Foundation offers the stability of a nearly thirtyyear organization while also exhibiting the creative exciting and fastpaced spirit of a startup. As an endowed foundation committed to serving its target markets it offers longterm growth opportunities while also driving positive impact for all those served.

The Harold Grinspoon Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are invited to apply. For more information about the foundation and its programs visit www.hgf.