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Manager of Annual Giving

Kenneth Young Center

Job Location:

Schaumburg, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 19 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

KENNETH YOUNG CENTER (KYC)

MANAGER OF ANNUAL GIVING

DIVISION: DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS

Job Scope: The Manager of Annual Giving (MAG) is responsible for planning implementing and evaluating annual fundraising strategies that generate sustainable philanthropic support for Kenneth Young Center. The position leads annual giving campaigns donor stewardship fundraising events sponsorship development donor communications and moves management activities designed to acquire retain upgrade and engage individual and corporate donors.

The Manager of Annual Giving plays a key role in building and managing the organizations donor pipeline identifying prospective major donors and creating meaningful donor experiences that strengthen long-term relationships and increase philanthropic investment. The position is responsible for executing revenue-generating activities including annual fund appeals peer-to-peer fundraising event fundraising sponsorship solicitation donor stewardship and donor engagement communications.

Working closely with the Director of Development and Communications Finance program leadership and the Manager of Media and Communications the Manager of Annual Giving ensures fundraising strategies align with organizational priorities mission impact and stakeholder engagement goals.

The Manager of Annual Giving serves as an ambassador for Kenneth Young Center and actively cultivates relationships with donors sponsors volunteers community leaders and prospective supporters.

Annual Fund Management (80-85%)

Fundraising Strategy

Develop and execute annual giving strategies to achieve revenue goals.
Manage direct mail email digital and year-end fundraising appeals.
Develop donor segmentation strategies and targeted solicitation plans.
Monitor campaign performance and recommend adjustments to maximize donor participation and revenue.
Manage recurring giving and monthly donor programs.
Track donor retention acquisition reactivation and upgrade metrics.

Major Gift Pipeline Development

Identify qualify and research prospective major donors.
Maintain donor moves-management plans and cultivation strategies.
Coordinate donor meetings site visits and stewardship opportunities for leadership and board members.
Prepare donor profiles briefing materials and gift proposals.

Corporate & Foundation Grants

Research author and support the creation editing submission and tracking of grant applications and reports.
Coordinate with programs finance and media and communications staff to ensure reporting and funder recognition.

Donor Database

Maintain donor database pulling donor records reports and mailing lists for fundraising stewardship and operational activities.
Manage and analyze donor and fundraising data to improve efficiency donor experience and event participation.

Development Communications (15-20)%

Fundraising Communications

Develop donor-centered fundraising and stewardship communications.
Create campaign messaging donor impact reports appeal letters and stewardship material.
Collaborate with the Manager of Media and Communications to ensure brand consistency and effective donor engagement.
Support storytelling efforts that demonstrate mission impact and donor outcomes.

Donor & Stakeholder-Focused Newsletters (External)

Determine messaging priorities and produce external stakeholder-facing newsletter content including organizational and programmatic updates fundraising updates campaign appeals event invitations and recaps and donor impact stories.
Coordinate with the MoMC to ensure consistent tone branding and formatting.

Performance Expectations

Measurable outcomes in:
Annual Fund Revenue
Donor Retention Rate
Donor Acquisition
Recurring Donor Growth
Event Revenue
Sponsorship Revenue
Number of Major Gift Prospects Identified
Donor Stewardship Touchpoints Completed
Campaign ROI

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in an office setting.

Travel between offices meeting outside of Illinois and to other locations in the community will happen on a regular basis
At times it will be necessary to attend meetings and events in the evening and on weekends

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand talk and hear.

Minimum Position Requirements

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum 3 -5 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience.
Demonstrated success in annual giving donor stewardship fundraising campaigns sponsorship development and event fundraising.
Experience using donor database/CRMs and fundraising analytics.
Strong written communication and donor-centered storytelling skills.
Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising best practices and donor lifecycle management.

Chain of Authority

Reports to the Director of Development and Communications

Schedule

Full-time Salary Exempt 37.5 hours per week.
May include - Ability to work beyond traditional working hours and schedules (travel evening and weekend events and/or meetings).
Time Keeping Accurately record hours worked in the electronic timekeeping system (daily when possible) in accordance with the timekeeping policy and practice.

Kenneth Young Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience:

Manager

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