Annual Giving Manager

Position description

General Summary: For more than 60 years the Jesuit Volunteer Corps has engaged brave young believers in vital service within marginalized communities, fostering the growth of leaders committed to faith in action. The global nonprofit and their network of over 12,000 Former Jesuit Volunteers support Jesuit Volunteers each year as they work for justice in cities across the United States. For more information, please visit jesuitvolunteers.org.

JVC is a national organization with a robust and loyal individual donor base. The ideal candidate must be goal driven and able to work independently. The position will oversee the Annual Giving program and will manage stewardship of donors and the Send Me to Serve peer to peer fundraising campaign, along with support for grant writing and research.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Development, this position is a professional fundraising position that coordinates with the Senior Manager of Communications, FJV Engagement Manager, and Director of Development to develop and execute the annual solicitation strategy in alignment with JVC’s strategic priorities. The Annual Giving program includes direct mail and digital campaigns, peer to peer donor acquisition, and creation of a legacy society.

Principal Duties:

• Help plan, coordinate, execute and manage a dynamic, multidimensional annual giving program that utilizes a variety of mediums to communicate with and solicit current and potential donors. Strategy will encompass but is not limited to digital/crowdfunding, direct mail, and alumni campaigns. Draft content, coordinate production schedule, identify targeted segments, and oversee annual giving campaigns, continually monitoring progress toward campaign goals.
• In partnership with the President and Director of Development, cultivate and manage donors to move into the Major Gifts category.
• Manage donor relations and stewardship strategies and independently explore opportunities for new giving programs and lead elevation of current programs.
• Assure the accuracy and integrity of donor records.
• Coordinate with FJV (alumni) engagement to increase contributed revenue from this natural cohort of prospective donors.
• Assist Development Department with grant writing, research, and reporting
• As needed, provide back-up and coverage for administrative functions of a busy Development Department.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or four-year university or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 5-7 years of professional experience working with an annual fund or as an annual fund specialist for a seven-figure organization. Recent proficiency with Raiser’s Edge or similar databases.
• Background in alumni engagement or youth-oriented programs a plus.
• Knowledge of annual giving strategies, tactics, and implementation criteria, including working in a dynamic, highly responsive environment.
• Grant writing and research experience required, with demonstratable results securing at least four- and five-figure grant awards

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Independent strategic thinking and critical analytical skills for annual giving related operations that include specific tactics and implementation skills.
• Expert in office systems and equipment; and windows applications including proficiency in using Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, the Internet and Outlook
• Able to perform standard business math; track financial data and make projections; draft and compose correspondence and standard reports; plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize multiple tasks; use independent judgment; learn, identify and independently interpret and apply a variety of complex policies and procedures; and effectively handle a broad range of interpersonal contacts, including those at a higher level and those sensitive in nature.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills – team player

Working Conditions

• Comfort with Zoom environment. This is a remote position.
• Occasional overnight travel will be required to attend donor meetings, fundraising events, and annual retreats.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: $60,000 – $70,000
• Competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan with employer match; employee assistance program

Application instructions

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