Job Description
Job Description
Role: Manager of Individual Giving and Donor Communications
Location: 463 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018
Department: Development & External Affairs
Overview: Works collaboratively with the Development and Marketing/Communications team to further the fundraising efforts of the organization. Charged with managing and growing individual giving and digital fundraising programs as well as supporting major gifts efforts and working with leadership on creating and refining fundraising strategy.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (Hybrid, 2 days in office/occasional after hour needs)
Pay: $75,000 – 85,000 salary
Essential Duties:
· Manage fundraising communications calendar and develop a strategy for soliciting and cultivating individual donors throughout the year through email, social media, and direct mail.
· Draft donor communications materials directed to current and potential donors, constituent groups, and the public including year-end fundraising, e-solicitations, and other appeal opportunities.
· Maximize social media and other digital resources to target previously untapped networks to identify, engage, and solicit prospective donors/supporters in collaboration with Director of Communications & Marketing.
· Expand and manage recurring giving program including drafting donor communications, stewarding recurring donors, and advising on strategy.
· Work with Development and External Affairs Coordinator to segment donors for tailored messaging, track data related to success of donor communication efforts and recommend strategy adjustments as needed.
· Create renewal program for individual donors, drafting tailored communications to request donors renew and/or increase their giving.
· Support Direct of Development and Chef Development and External Affairs Officer in strategizing and planning identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major donor prospects.
· Use data from donor communications and appeal program to recommend individuals with capacity to become major donors for further engagement.
· Prepare donor research and briefings for Chief Development Officer, CEO, and board members.
· Plan, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, prepare agendas, and act as liaison to handle meeting logistics.
· Synthesize organization’s programs into clear, compelling proposals, reports, communications, and letters to individuals.
· Help create and oversee Planned Giving program including promoting, identifying, soliciting, and stewarding of all donors.
· Collaborate with department leadership to re-envision, re-name, and re-launch a Young Leaders Council.
· Support Associate Vice President of Special Events in creation and implementation of donor cultivation events.
· Collaborate with Director of Development to create yearly Individual Giving and Major Gifts fundraising strategy as well as plans to target relevant constituencies.
· Work with Development and External Affairs Coordinator to track all engagement with individual donors in Raiser’s Edge and to prepare reports, dashboards, and other analysis as needed.
· Keep updated on program developments that may be relevant to share with donors; collaborate with program staff to source stories of people served.
· Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required.
Requirements:
· 3-5+ years of non-profit experience, including experience in building donor/funder or community relationships and writing content for donors/shareholders required.
· Undergraduate degree preferred, experience with donor database software preferred.
· Knowledge of best practices in digital and print fundraising and online marketing, including email and social media fundraising.
· Experience with email marketing software (Constant Contact, Mailchimp, etc.) and basic graphic design skills.
· Strong writing skills, experience explaining societal issues addressed through programming to external audience of donors in a compelling manner.
· Proactive, creative thinker with ability to independently manage several projects simultaneously as well as adapt to changing priorities.
· Ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally with colleagues, donors, vendors, and board members.
· Ability to navigate a large, complex organization with many moving parts and priorities.
· Genuine commitment to DEI in principle and in practice in all aspects of work.
· Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Company DescriptionPride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.
Company Description
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.