Job Details
Description
Job Purpose
The Annual Giving Manager develops and executes multi-channel fundraising strategies to acquire retain and cultivate donors increasing annual fund revenue through direct mail digital campaigns and donor connections. Key responsibilities include managing donor data and campaigns building relationships with prospects and donors and preparing reports to achieve fundraising goals. Strong communication data analysis and project management skills are essential for success in this mission-driven role.
Essential Functions
- Annual Giving and Strategic Planning: Develop and implement an annual giving plan with measurable goals aligning fundraising strategies with the organizations mission and priorities.
- Campaign Management: Create and manage multi-channel fundraising campaigns (print digital phone in person) to solicit gifts from current lapsed and prospective donors.
- Donor Cultivation and Stewardship: Identify cultivate and solicit individual donors build meaningful relationships and administer appropriate recognition and stewardship.
- Donor Acquisitions and Renewals: Use impact-driven storytelling to encourage recurring donations and ensure excellent donor stewardship through gratitude and timely communication.
- Data Management and Analysis: Track solicitation results analyze donor data and provide insights to inform strategic decisions and identify growth opportunities.
- Campus Tours: Assist staff in conducting engaging and informative campus tours for prospective donors community members and other stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to support fundraising and outreach initiatives working cross-functionally with marketing programs and leadership teams to coordinate campaigns develop messaging and strengthen donor engagement.
- Donor Communication: Respond promptly to donor inquiries and ensure consistent professional communication by providing timely personalized responses and maintaining positive relationships.
- Community Engagement: Participate in community outreach to build awareness and strengthen relationships representing Rawhide at events meetings and community functions to share the organizations impact and cultivate partnerships.
- Event Support: Assist with planning and executing special events and donor engagement activities.
- Reporting and Analysis: Prepare reports presentations and updates on donor activity and campaign performance to inform leadership and guide strategic decisions.
- Marketing Support: Support the creation of marketing and communication materials to engage donors and stakeholders.
- Staff Resource: Serve as a resource for staff regarding donor relations fundraising policies and best practices.
- Database Management: Monitor and maintain accurate records in the donor database to ensure integrity and usability of donor information.
- Maintain Professional and Technical Knowledge
- Completing required trainings
- Attending educational workshops
- Reviewing professional publications
- Establish Personal Networks
- Participating in professional societies
- Protects the Credibility of the Rawhide Mission
- Complying with the Rawhide standard of conduct
- Setting an example in words and actions that is consistent with the values and beliefs of Rawhide
- Contributes to Team Effort Performing other duties as directed or assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree preferred.
Experience:
3 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising particularly in annual giving.
Knowledge and Skills:
Proficient in donor databases (e.g. Raisers Edge) fundraising software and MS Office
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confident in making calls planning meetings and engaging with donors at all levels
Skilled in organization and project management in fast-paced settings
Experienced in collecting organizing and analyzing donor data to guide strategy
Dedicated to building authentic relationships in a mission-driven environment
Working Conditions
Benefit Overview:
Competitive Pay
Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
Competitive 401k plan
10 paid Holidays
PTO VTO Wellness Day & Floating Holiday
5 Weeks Paid Sabbatical Leave
Onsite Café (New London)
Tuition Reimbursement
Nature Trails/Waterfront on 600 acres (New London)
Onsite Fitness Center and Gymnasium (New London)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Jury Duty Leave
Bereavement Leave
Required Experience:
Manager
Job Details New London WIDescription Job PurposeThe Annual Giving Manager develops and executes multi-channel fundraising strategies to acquire retain and cultivate donors increasing annual fund revenue through direct mail digital campaigns and donor connections. Key responsibilities include managin...
Job Details
Description
Job Purpose
The Annual Giving Manager develops and executes multi-channel fundraising strategies to acquire retain and cultivate donors increasing annual fund revenue through direct mail digital campaigns and donor connections. Key responsibilities include managing donor data and campaigns building relationships with prospects and donors and preparing reports to achieve fundraising goals. Strong communication data analysis and project management skills are essential for success in this mission-driven role.
Essential Functions
- Annual Giving and Strategic Planning: Develop and implement an annual giving plan with measurable goals aligning fundraising strategies with the organizations mission and priorities.
- Campaign Management: Create and manage multi-channel fundraising campaigns (print digital phone in person) to solicit gifts from current lapsed and prospective donors.
- Donor Cultivation and Stewardship: Identify cultivate and solicit individual donors build meaningful relationships and administer appropriate recognition and stewardship.
- Donor Acquisitions and Renewals: Use impact-driven storytelling to encourage recurring donations and ensure excellent donor stewardship through gratitude and timely communication.
- Data Management and Analysis: Track solicitation results analyze donor data and provide insights to inform strategic decisions and identify growth opportunities.
- Campus Tours: Assist staff in conducting engaging and informative campus tours for prospective donors community members and other stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to support fundraising and outreach initiatives working cross-functionally with marketing programs and leadership teams to coordinate campaigns develop messaging and strengthen donor engagement.
- Donor Communication: Respond promptly to donor inquiries and ensure consistent professional communication by providing timely personalized responses and maintaining positive relationships.
- Community Engagement: Participate in community outreach to build awareness and strengthen relationships representing Rawhide at events meetings and community functions to share the organizations impact and cultivate partnerships.
- Event Support: Assist with planning and executing special events and donor engagement activities.
- Reporting and Analysis: Prepare reports presentations and updates on donor activity and campaign performance to inform leadership and guide strategic decisions.
- Marketing Support: Support the creation of marketing and communication materials to engage donors and stakeholders.
- Staff Resource: Serve as a resource for staff regarding donor relations fundraising policies and best practices.
- Database Management: Monitor and maintain accurate records in the donor database to ensure integrity and usability of donor information.
- Maintain Professional and Technical Knowledge
- Completing required trainings
- Attending educational workshops
- Reviewing professional publications
- Establish Personal Networks
- Participating in professional societies
- Protects the Credibility of the Rawhide Mission
- Complying with the Rawhide standard of conduct
- Setting an example in words and actions that is consistent with the values and beliefs of Rawhide
- Contributes to Team Effort Performing other duties as directed or assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree preferred.
Experience:
3 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising particularly in annual giving.
Knowledge and Skills:
Proficient in donor databases (e.g. Raisers Edge) fundraising software and MS Office
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confident in making calls planning meetings and engaging with donors at all levels
Skilled in organization and project management in fast-paced settings
Experienced in collecting organizing and analyzing donor data to guide strategy
Dedicated to building authentic relationships in a mission-driven environment
Working Conditions
Benefit Overview:
Competitive Pay
Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
Competitive 401k plan
10 paid Holidays
PTO VTO Wellness Day & Floating Holiday
5 Weeks Paid Sabbatical Leave
Onsite Café (New London)
Tuition Reimbursement
Nature Trails/Waterfront on 600 acres (New London)
Onsite Fitness Center and Gymnasium (New London)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Jury Duty Leave
Bereavement Leave
Required Experience:
Manager
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