Services for the UnderServed
Manager Individual Giving and Donor Communications
Services for the UnderServed, New York, New York, us, 10261
Min
USD $75,000.00/Yr. Max
USD $85,000.00/Yr. Position Overview
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Appeals & Donor Communications
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 general public, including e-solicitations throughout the year, year-end fundraising, and other appeal opportunities
In collaboration with the Director of Communications and Marketing, maximize social media and other digital resources to target previously untapped networks to identify, engage, and solicit prospective donors and supporters.
Expand and manage recurring giving program, S:UStainers, including drafting donor communications, stewarding recurring donors, and advising on strategy
Work with Development and External Affairs Coordinator to segment donors for tailored messaging and track data related to the success of donor communications efforts and recommend strategy adjustments as needed
Create a renewals program for individual donors, drafting tailored communications to request that donors renew and/or increase their giving
Major Gifts
Support Director of Development and Chief 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 the Chief Development Officer, CEO, and Board members, and personally participate in solicitations, as appropriate
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, prepare agendas, and act as liaison to handle meeting logistics.
Synthesize S:US’ 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 donors.
In collaboration with department leadership, re-envision, re-name, and re-launch a Young Leaders Council
Support Associate Vice President of Special Events in the creation and implementation of donor cultivation events
Administration & Strategy
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 S:US program developments that may be relevant to share with donors; collaborate with S:US program staff to find out more information and source stories of people served
Participate in special projects and perform other duties, as required.
Qualifications
3-5+ years of non-profit experience, including experience in building donor/funder or community relationships and writing content for donors or other external stakeholders.
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 and experience explaining the societal issues addressed by S:US to an external audience of donors, with a strong sense of which aspects of S:US’ work will most resonate and how to describe them in a compelling manner
Proactive, creative thinker with the ability to independently manage several projects simultaneously as well as to work flexibly and 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.
A genuine commitment to DEI in principle and in practice in all aspects of work.
Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Undergraduate Degree
Experience with donor database software
Knowledge of the New York City business, government, and philanthropic communities
ID
2024-16573
USD $75,000.00/Yr. Max
USD $85,000.00/Yr. Position Overview
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Appeals & Donor Communications
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 general public, including e-solicitations throughout the year, year-end fundraising, and other appeal opportunities
In collaboration with the Director of Communications and Marketing, maximize social media and other digital resources to target previously untapped networks to identify, engage, and solicit prospective donors and supporters.
Expand and manage recurring giving program, S:UStainers, including drafting donor communications, stewarding recurring donors, and advising on strategy
Work with Development and External Affairs Coordinator to segment donors for tailored messaging and track data related to the success of donor communications efforts and recommend strategy adjustments as needed
Create a renewals program for individual donors, drafting tailored communications to request that donors renew and/or increase their giving
Major Gifts
Support Director of Development and Chief 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 the Chief Development Officer, CEO, and Board members, and personally participate in solicitations, as appropriate
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, prepare agendas, and act as liaison to handle meeting logistics.
Synthesize S:US’ 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 donors.
In collaboration with department leadership, re-envision, re-name, and re-launch a Young Leaders Council
Support Associate Vice President of Special Events in the creation and implementation of donor cultivation events
Administration & Strategy
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 S:US program developments that may be relevant to share with donors; collaborate with S:US program staff to find out more information and source stories of people served
Participate in special projects and perform other duties, as required.
Qualifications
3-5+ years of non-profit experience, including experience in building donor/funder or community relationships and writing content for donors or other external stakeholders.
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 and experience explaining the societal issues addressed by S:US to an external audience of donors, with a strong sense of which aspects of S:US’ work will most resonate and how to describe them in a compelling manner
Proactive, creative thinker with the ability to independently manage several projects simultaneously as well as to work flexibly and 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.
A genuine commitment to DEI in principle and in practice in all aspects of work.
Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Undergraduate Degree
Experience with donor database software
Knowledge of the New York City business, government, and philanthropic communities
ID
2024-16573