Annual Giving Manager

The role

The Annual Giving Manager will design and implement the organization's annual giving program. This role involves managing cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and engagement for a donor portfolio.

What you will do

• Execute an annual communications plan and calendar for mid-range and annual giving donor portfolio.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, and development consultants to craft messaging.
• Design, implement and manage a proactive development plan for mid-level and annual giving.
• Collaborate with the development team to increase recruitment, retention, and renewal of donors.
• Identify prospects for mid-level/annual giving portfolios through research and qualification programs.
• Plan and execute donor cultivation and stewardship activities.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to optimize fundraising strategies.
• Maintain accurate records in the donor CRM.
• Assist in creation and maintenance of organizational and business practices for development.
• Keep abreast of fundraising best practices and trends.

Required qualifications

• Commitment to Democracy Forward’s mission.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible work experience within campaign fundraising operation or a nonprofit environment, including individual giving, annual gifts, and planned giving.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate donor solicitations and successful donor pipeline management.
• Experience working with and soliciting gifts from low dollar to mid-range or more.
• Ability to effectively fundraise for and within a rapidly growing multi-million dollar organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Google Suites and Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge.
• Excellent judgment, flexibility, and emotional intelligence.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to plan for and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, lived experiences, and communication styles.
• Commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Nice to have

• Certification in Blackbaud
• Experience working with a principal with deep relationships and strong engagement

Benefits

• excellent benefits

About the company

Democracy Forward Foundation is seeking an Annual Giving Manager to build steady, year-over-year revenue and a robust donor pipeline.