Annual & Mid-Level Giving Manager - Must reside in CA, CO, AZ, TX, VA, or VT

SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP CHURCH•Los Angeles, CA

30d•$69,000 - $86,500•Remote

About The Position

The Annual & Mid-Level Giving Manager will play a central role in supporting the organization's fundraising operations by focusing on both mid-level constituents and annual fund contributions. The Annual & Mid-Level Giving Manager will develop and implement a communications plan, a constituent cultivation plan, and a stewardship plan that will increase available operating funds from new and renewing donors, improve the donor experience and steward mid-level constituents to future major gifts. This role involves significant gift officer activities, including regularly meeting with individuals and groups of constituents. Lastly, this position is also responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy for an annual fund campaign, aligning with our five-year comprehensive campaign.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible fundraising experience with a solid knowledge of annual fund development and mid-level donor engagement
Proven success in growing a nonprofit’s annual fund, closing mid-level gifts, and stewarding future major/principal donors
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with SRF members, staff and Monastics
Ability to develop and execute a comprehensive and sophisticated plan that will result in increased contributions and improved donor experience
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Self-motivated and self-directed in both the design and completion of complex projects
Excellent interpersonal and listening skills with ability to work harmoniously with other staff members and volunteers, to take instructions from others, to be mentally engaged in a meaningful way that shows understanding and openness to contribute and share information, and to function as a viable member of the department
Ability to demonstrate a high degree of honesty, integrity, positivity, diplomacy, tact, and courtesy
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
Excellent writing and oral communication skills
Strong aptitude and interest in donor stewardship and communications
Demonstrated ability to use a variety of software, applications, and programs including Microsoft Office, donor databases, and other related software/systems
Genuine enjoyment and appreciation of activities that support individuals' charitable giving goals and outcomes
Knowledge of, commitment to, and passion for SRF’s mission and core values
Resume and cover letter are required for full consideration
Must reside in CA, CO, AZ, TX, VA, or VT
Able to work a flexible schedule based on workload and deadlines
Ability to travel and work after hours for donor visits and events
Access to own transportation for business usage
Satisfactory completion of organization’s background investigation
Must sign an employee confidentiality agreement
Must adhere to SRF’s policies and established processes
Required Travel: 5 – 20%

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics is a bonus

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of donors, cultivating relationships by updating, stewarding, and asking donors to deepen their material support for the Mission
Identify and track appropriate engagement strategies (moves management) based on the nature and level of giving - cultivating donors toward their full giving potential
Increase year-over-year giving level, reactivating lapsed donors and moving donors to become major donors, facilitating a seamless transition to the appropriate major gift officer
Effectively and consistently reaching out to donors to grow their interest, passion, engagement and involvement in the Mission
Develop and execute an annual fundraising plan designed to grow and retain the base of individual donors, including increasing touchpoints beyond events and appeals
Actively participate in SRF events like Convocation
Work closely with the Communications Manager on all planning and development of written and digital donor communications including renewals, appeals, gift acknowledgements, and project reports
Work closely with the Operations Manager/Data Analyst to provide the senior management team with donor analytics, dashboards and revenue reports to maximize targeted and efficient fundraising decisions by identifying and developing fundraising reports and other database reports as needed
Work closely with the Operations Manager and Stewardship Manager to ensure effective and efficient gift administration processes
Honor and maintain a strict level of confidentiality
Responsible to follow SRF’s policies and established processes
Other position-related tasks, as assigned