Annual Giving Manager Position Available In Guilford, North Carolina

Annual Giving Manager Reading Connections

• 4.1 Greensboro, NC Job Details Full-time $45,000
• $48,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Flexible schedule Qualifications Google Workspace Teamwork Experience in non-profits WordPress Social media management Mid-level Fundraising experience (1-2 years) Driver’s License Canva Bachelor’s degree Bloomerang Attention to detail Fundraising Organizational skills Annual giving 1 year Social media management experience (1-2 years) Communication skills Analytics Full Job Description Job Description•Annual Giving Manager Full-time, exempt Hybrid position Salary range: $45,000•$48,000 annually

Summary:

Reading Connections seeks a motivated, intuitive, driven, and experienced fundraiser to join our team as Annual Gifts Officer. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will oversee direct mail, digital marketing, and annual leadership giving initiatives in support of building the individual donor pipeline. This position additionally supports annual fundraising event strategies, community outreach, and communications initiatives supporting division and agency strategic priorities. The Annual Gifts Officer is a new role and will join the agency during an exciting time as we are celebrating 35 years of service to the community and launching a new strategic plan for sustaining our work throughout Guilford County and beyond.

Essential Functions:

Build and grow an annual giving donor portfolio, identifying, cultivating, stewarding, retaining, and upgrading donors with an emphasis on unrestricted funds to meet or exceed agency revenue goals. Build and grow a data-driven, multichannel giving program (direct mail, email, social media, web) as part of a strategy to inform, engage, and solicit current and prospective donors. Write annual fundraising appeals for direct mail and digital campaigns as part of the fundraising strategic plan. Create annual donor communications plan to keep donors and other stakeholders informed of our work and our financial needs, including content for social media, website and monthly donor newsletter. Coordinate with program directors and volunteer coordinator to identify and promote volunteer opportunities to strengthen donor affinity with the agency as an entry point to annual support and donor retention. Provide support for fundraising events, speaking engagements, and tabling initiatives as appropriate. Identifies and develops new revenue generation opportunities as appropriate (monthly giving, tribute giving, ambassador programs, peer-to-peer fundraising) as part of annual fundraising initiatives. Prepare and execute new donor welcome packets and anniversary card mailings to upgrade and retain the annual donor base. Analyze and report on the progress of annual giving and marketing channels by generating monthly and quarterly reports. Coordinate with the Executive Director on annual impact report and related stewardship messaging to donors as needed. Research and stays current on annual fundraising best practices and new trends in the industry, making recommendations for implementation as needed. May recruit, interview, and manage volunteers and/or interns as appropriate. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Bachelor’s Degree plus 1-3 years of successful fundraising experience in a nonprofit organization.

NOTE:

Candidates without previous paid nonprofit fundraising experience will not be considered. Experience working with donors and volunteers in a nonprofit organization. Strong history of event planning and volunteer management. Strong written and oral communication skills. Organization and attention to detail are a must. Ability to distill complex ideas into easily understood concepts and communicate those to a variety of audiences using various marketing tools. Adept at using judgment for the agency’s best interests, keeping all revenue initiatives mission-forward. Proven ability to work independently, manage time successfully, prioritize work, and maintain confidentiality. Creative, persuasive, and skilled mission-driven storyteller. Familiarity with Google Suite, Canva, and similar design software. Knowledge of social media and website management. Knowledge of donor database software (Bloomerang) and website management software (WordPress) High technical literacy and knowledge with a proven understanding of fundraising reporting methodologies and analytics. Eager, with an innate desire to learn and grow in the fundraising industry. Ability to foster an inclusive, inquisitive, transparent office culture founded on mutual respect and teamwork. Ability to work evenings and weekends as required. A passion for helping others. A sense of humor is a must.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Maintains physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following: walking, bending, stretching, lifting, standing or sitting for extended periods of time, operating assigned equipment. Ability to work flexible/overtime hours, including evenings and some weekends, as needed. Requires valid NC driver’s license and ability to travel between various agency sites and community resources. Equal Employment Opportunity Reading Connections provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability. To Apply Resumes with cover letters may be sent directly to Anne Tubaugh, Executive Director .

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00

• $48,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off

Schedule:

Evenings as needed Weekends as needed

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Greensboro, NC 27401