Annual Fund Manager

American Camp Association

8d • $53,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Annual Fund Manager plans, develops, and executes annual and special fundraising campaigns that advance the American Camp Association’s mission and generate revenue for its programs and initiatives. The role leads fundraising across direct mail, digital giving, peer-to-peer campaigns, and crowdfunding, while supporting fundraising events, donor cultivation, and stewardship. The manager creates donor communications, identifies opportunities to engage supporters, and uses donor data to evaluate campaign performance, strengthen relationships, and achieve fundraising goals. The position collaborates across departments and with external partners to expand philanthropic support for ACA and advance the life-changing power of camp.

The role also maintains donor records and supports the effective use of the organization’s CRM. The anticipated start date is December 2026. The salary is $53,000–$60,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Travel, including overnight travel, is required up to 15%.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and communicate effectively with donors, stakeholders, and team members.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to handle varied tasks and responsibilities professionally and with focus.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals at all organizational levels.
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of teams and committees.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to performing the role in alignment with ACA’s vision and values.
• Ability to travel, including overnight, up to 15%.
• 1–3 years of experience in fundraising or nonprofit development, with demonstrated understanding of donor relations, campaigns, and events.
• Experience coordinating campaigns from conception through execution.
• Experience with donor management software, such as Protech and Donor Perfect, and ability to track and analyze donor data.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute annual and special fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, digital fundraising, peer-to-peer campaigns, and crowdfunding initiatives.
• Assist with planning, executing, and managing virtual and in-person fundraising events.
• Develop strategies to achieve campaign fundraising goals and evaluate campaign performance to inform future fundraising efforts.
• Support the cultivation and stewardship of current donors, ensuring they are recognized, updated on the impact of their giving, and have a positive experience with ACA.
• Maintain accurate donor records and support effective CRM use to track gifts, donor relationships, communications, and stewardship activity.
• Identify potential individual, corporate, and foundation donors and assist with cultivating new relationships through targeted research and outreach.
• Develop donor-facing communications, including fundraising appeals, stewardship messages, campaign content, donor newsletters, and impact reports, in collaboration with the Communications team.
• Coordinate cross-functional fundraising projects and serve as a point of contact for initiatives involving internal teams and external partners.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance for the employee and dependents, with limited employer contribution.
• Retirement plan with generous employer match.
• Time off plans including sick, vacation, personal, and holiday leave.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Voluntary additional life insurance, short-term disability, and other supplemental options for the employee and dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level