Annual Fund Manager

OMNI Human Resource Management • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Annual Fund Manager at Rockhurst High School develops and executes multi-channel fundraising strategies, including direct mail, email appeals, online giving campaigns, and giving days for different constituent groups. The role collaborates with the Philanthropy and Engagement team and reports directly to the Vice President of Philanthropy and Engagement. It is a full-time, exempt-level position.

The manager leads the Eyrie Fund and oversees its campaigns, donor portfolio, fundraising volunteers, donor communications, and stewardship activities. The position also coordinates Giving Tuesday, supports grant efforts with an external consultant, and organizes advancement and cultivation visits in 13–15 cities annually.

Requirements

• At least 1–2 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with data analysis or reporting tools.
• Experience with Zoom or other virtual meeting platforms.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple constituencies.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Rockhurst High School.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Raiser's Edge or a similar fundraising database.
• Experience in donor relations and annual giving campaigns.
• Experience working in an educational or faith-based environment.
• Project management experience overseeing multiple fundraising initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with alumni, parents, volunteers, and donors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Eyrie Fund efforts to increase donor participation and fundraising revenue.
• Plan and execute Annual Fund mailers, including content coordination and timelines.
• Track progress against financial targets, analyze donor retention, segment audiences, and maintain donor database data integrity.
• Help create appeal letters, impact reports, and acknowledgment templates.
• Recruit, train, and manage fundraising volunteers, committee members, alumni board members, and class captains for peer-to-peer outreach.
• Coordinate and lead Giving Tuesday strategy and implementation.
• Assist with grant efforts in partnership with an external grant consultant.
• Organize and support advancement and cultivation visits in 13–15 cities annually.
• Collaborate with the Philanthropy and Engagement team on campaign priorities and fundraising initiatives.
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 50 donors and prospects.
• Complete targeted annual donor proposals at the $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 levels.
• Conduct a defined number of donor visits, qualification meetings, and stewardship touches annually.
• Build and maintain relationships with alumni, parents, and friends of the school.
• Assist with donor stewardship, acknowledgment, and engagement strategies.
• Maintain accurate donor records and activity tracking in the CRM/database system.

What This Job Offers

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