Associate Manager, Annual Giving & Development Operations
About The Position
You will play a key role in supporting the systems and campaigns that power Uncommon Schools’ fundraising efforts. As Associate Manager, Annual Giving & Development Operations, you will help ensure donors have a seamless experience while contributing to the growth of our annual fund. In this role, you will manage core development operations while also supporting donor outreach, campaign execution, and stewardship. You will work closely with colleagues across the development team to translate strong systems and follow-through into meaningful fundraising outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your experience in fundraising while building expertise in the operational side of development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3–4 years of professional experience, including 1–2 years in a directly relevant area
- Experience working with a CRM (Salesforce or similar), with a focus on data accuracy and reporting
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Clear, thoughtful written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on details
Nice To Haves
- Experience in fundraising, development operations, or donor relations
- Experience with annual fund campaigns, gift processing, or donor stewardship
- Experience in operations, administration, or coordination roles with high attention to detail
- Comfort communicating with external stakeholders in a professional setting
- Interest in continuing to grow in development and fundraising
Responsibilities
- Manage donor data in Salesforce, ensuring accuracy across records, gift entry, acknowledgements, and reporting
- Oversee gift processing from receipt through acknowledgement, maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and a strong donor experience
- Maintain systems, workflows, and documentation that support efficient development operations
- Support reporting and data tracking to inform fundraising strategy and decision-making
- Support and execute annual fund initiatives, including email, direct mail, and digital campaigns
- Coordinate campaign logistics and timelines to ensure smooth execution
- Contribute to donor outreach efforts, including targeted communications and direct solicitation
- Track campaign progress and support ongoing improvements
- Support donor management processes, including tracking proposals, pledges, renewals, and follow-ups
- Conduct outreach to annual fund and select mid-level donors, helping to build and maintain relationships
- Partner with team members to ensure donors receive timely, thoughtful communication
- Help strengthen donor engagement through consistent follow-through and attention to detail
- Support development projects and team priorities through strong coordination and follow-through
- Assist with event logistics and prospect research as needed
- Contribute to donor-facing materials and written communications
- Provide administrative support that enables the broader team to operate effectively
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 19 days of paid time off
- 3 weeks of paid Winter and Summer org-wide holidays
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
- 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
- Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
- Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
- Pre-tax flexible spending, dependent care, and health saving accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
