Fundraising Manager

American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association • Lexington, KY

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Fundraising Manager expands ASHBA’s philanthropic support by leading donor acquisition, retention, and growth. The role designs and implements peer-to-peer fundraising efforts, annual campaigns, donor engagement programs, donor journeys, and recurring giving initiatives, while also pursuing event sponsorships and building a sustainable pipeline of support.

This is a remote role, ideally based in Kentucky, with 50–75% travel. The manager works with ASHBA staff, board members, volunteers, program leaders, committees, and councils to support development initiatives and align fundraising with organizational programs and strategic goals. The role also represents ASHBA at events and provides assistance to members and other participants.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1–3 years of fundraising experience, focused on annual campaigns, peer-to-peer fundraising, or donor engagement.
• Demonstrated success running fundraising campaigns and growing donor participation.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including the ability to engage diverse supporters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including donor appeals and campaign messaging.
• Proficiency with CRM and donor database systems such as DonorPerfect, Salesforce, or Bloomerang.
• Organized, self-motivated, and results-driven.
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds to transport and set up event materials and sponsor displays.
• Able to travel 50–75%, including overnight and weekend travel to horse shows, donor visits, conventions, and board meetings.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel by air and car, including on multi-day trips.
• Ability to work independently from a home office with minimal day-to-day supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, fundraising, or a related field is preferred.
• Passion for the equestrian industry and familiarity with the American Saddlebred breed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute annual giving campaigns, including digital appeals, mailings, and recurring donor programs.
• Develop and manage a broad donor portfolio to increase participation and long-term engagement.
• Design and implement peer-to-peer fundraising models and donor upgrade strategies.
• Coordinate matching gift opportunities, workplace giving programs, and event sponsorships.
• Maintain meaningful donor contact through personal outreach, impact reports, and updates.
• Coordinate or participate in donor cultivation activities, including facility tours, appreciation events, and community campaigns.
• Ensure timely and meaningful acknowledgment and recognition of gifts.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to highlight donor and peer fundraising stories.
• Work with staff, board members, volunteers, and program leaders to support development initiatives, identify funding opportunities, and align fundraising with programs and donor interests.
• Support board and committee members with fundraising background, talking points, and solicitation assistance.
• Maintain accurate donor records and engagement activity in the association’s database.
• Track and report fundraising progress, campaign status, and donor pipeline metrics; analyze giving trends to inform strategy and identify opportunities.
• Research prospective individual and corporate funders for general support.
• Draft sponsorship packets with the Executive Director and secure event sponsorships for campaigns and special initiatives.
• Provide stewardship reports for sponsors and grant funders as needed.
• Serve as liaison to related committees and councils; support leaders with meeting scheduling, agendas, and action-item tracking.
• Facilitate collaboration among committees, councils, and the ASHBA Board in support of organizational strategic goals.
• Represent ASHBA at conventions, horse shows, educational programs, meetings, member events, and other assigned activities.
• Assist members, exhibitors, breeders, owners, and other participants at events, including helping with booths, displays, educational activities, and member outreach.

Benefits

• 180 hours of paid vacation, 68 hours of sick leave, and 14 paid holidays, as well as the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with ASHBA covering much of the premium.
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with an employer match of up to 3%.
• Qualifying employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

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