Individual Giving Manager/Philantrophy
Full time, on-site, career opportunity in Evanston, Illnois
Must have fund raising experience
This role is part of an inaugural multi-million-dollar fundraising campaign. As part of a small team that covers the entire United States, this individual must be comfortable communicating with a variety of contacts including donors and corporate and foundation executives. This individual must have a strong work ethic, solid communication skills (both oral and written), and be self-motivated, well-organized, and work well both independently and with others in teams. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of practical related development experience.
Position Responsibilities:
Annual Fund Responsibilities:
Enhance the organization’s efforts to increase individual giving through the effective implementation of an annual fund incorporating innovative ideas, effective project management, and analysis of impact
- Together with the Fundraising department leadership, and the corporate management team, create specific plans for donor acquisition, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship throughout the year
- Drive awareness of, and appeals to join, the corporation’s recognition and giving impact societies
- Manage the direct mail program, email fundraising, social media fundraising, and associated website content
- Engage annual giving donors and identify those who should be elevated to major gift prospects
- Serve as a qualification officer for new leads for major gift prospects and planned gifts from research, prospect tracking tools, and donor database
- Lead and create strategic events including, but not limited to, targeted events for prospective donors
- Donor Relations & Advising Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of prospects actively giving, or with the potential to give, annual gifts between $1,000 and $10,000
- Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to increase philanthropic support from individuals, and actively promote and participate in donor stewardship
- Participate in the solicitation and closing of gifts at all levels with the Director of Fundraising, Executive Director of Fundraising, and the corporate management team, including the President and CEO
- Proactively contact prospects to qualify leads through calls and emails
- Solicit individual prospective donors and qualify major gift prospects to proactively cultivate additional future gifts
- Identify ways to increase the cultivation and involvement of donors in visits, meetings, and other Scholar activities
- Prepare written proposals, information, and other materials needed to secure gifts Additional Responsibilities
- Clearly articulate the corporation’s vision and funding priorities, both verbally and in writing, to prospects and donors
- In consultation with the Director of Fundraising, annually establish personal goals, objectives, and strategies for individual giving, and regularly assess progress toward defined goals
- Ensure proper stewardship and recognition of donors in the corporation’srecognition societies
- Various other duties as assigned by the Fundraising department leadership, corporate officers, and upper management of the corporation
Requirements/Desired Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees/certifications preferred
- At least 3 years of experience overseeing annual funds, recognition societies, and/or individual giving programs
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must have strong project management and organizational skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Fundraising: 3 years (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Evanston, IL 60201 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Evanston, IL 60201: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person