Annual Giving Manager

One80 Place•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Annual Giving Manager is responsible for the success of the Annual Giving Program at One80 Place, raising unrestricted funds to support programs across the organization. This role is an integral member of the Development Team. The Annual Giving Manager directs and oversees all aspects of annual giving, including direct mail, online giving, and donor segmentation. This position reports directly to the Development Director and works collaboratively with the Development Team, specifically the Communications Manager and Donor Database Specialist. STATUS: Full-time, Regular/ Exempt

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 3-4 years of related experience in nonprofit fundraising.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate a diverse range of donors and stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to build and deepen relationships.
Detailed-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Knowledgeable about fundraising, marketing, and communication principles and strategies.
Experience with donor database/CRM system, preferably Raiser’s Edge NXT.
High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive donor information.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Sound mental reasoning.
Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
Superior communication skills, verbal and written.
Ability to relate effectively to individuals experiencing homelessness.
Corrective vision and hearing within normal range.
Ability to travel between service locations, lift 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee the strategy and implementation of the annual giving program, including direct mail campaigns, online giving, and in-person fundraising efforts.
Manage the day-to-day operations of annual giving campaigns including overseeing the creation of the yearly operating plan and all aspects of the production calendar ensuring timely and budget-conscious execution.
Works collaboratively with the Communications Manager on the plan and to ensure third-party fundraising efforts are supported to maximize engagement and impact.
Create strategic donor segments for all donor communications leveraging donor data insights, to ensure effective moves management to cultivate, retain and grow donor gifts paying attention to building the donor pipeline.
Work with the Communications Manager to create compelling campaigns, appeal letters, and communication materials, ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms.
Work collaboratively with the Donor Database Specialist to ensure the processing and acknowledgement of all donations ensuring 100% accuracy and timely turnaround.
Develop and track budget expenses for donor communications and produce standard and special reports as necessary evaluating appeal and campaign performance.
Cultivate and steward relationships with individual funders from an assigned portfolio, ensuring ongoing engagement and support.
Assist in the planning and execution of One80 Place-initiated events to support One80 Place initiated fundraising efforts.
Assist with additional projects as assigned by the Development Director.