Giving Society Manager

DHRM•Williamsburg, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Giving Society Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of mid-level donors and prospects within The 1607 Society, focusing on retention and gift upgrades. This role involves developing personalized cultivation strategies, identifying new prospects, and partnering with the Director of Membership and Annual Giving to move higher-capacity prospects to the Major Gifts Team. The manager will also be responsible for donor stewardship, representing the Foundation at events, and producing a quarterly e-newsletter. Additionally, this position manages the corporate membership program, handling the full lifecycle from identification to renewal, and serves as a liaison for corporate inquiries. The role requires accurate record-keeping in Raiser's Edge, tracking progress towards goals, and supporting other departmental needs.

Requirements

Fundraising experience and knowledge of fundraising practices
Demonstrated skills relating to donor recruitment and stewardship
Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising database usage
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of staff and management
Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
Previous experience in a museum or higher education fundraising environment preferred
Experience with a fundraising database preferred
Either possess or rapidly acquire knowledge of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and its programs

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of mid-level donors and prospects in The 1607 Society, focusing on retention and gift upgrades.
Develop personalized cultivation strategies to deepen engagement and grow giving.
Identify and qualify new donor prospects.
Partner with the Director of Membership and Annual Giving to move higher-capacity prospects to the Major Gifts Team.
Meet defined goals for one-to-one and one-to-many donor interactions.
Steward donors through regular calls, emails, and personalized correspondence.
Design and carry out strategies to upgrade donors to higher tiers within The 1607 Society.
Align messaging and campaigns for mid-level donors.
Represent the Foundation at events and support 1607 Society programs.
Draft and produce The 1607 Society quarterly e-newsletter.
Manage the full corporate membership lifecycle: identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal.
Track pipeline, revenue, and engagement in the donor database for corporate memberships.
Serve as liaison for corporate membership inquiries and represent the Foundation at community business events.
Record donor activity, call reports, and meeting notes in Raiser's Edge promptly and accurately.
Track progress toward revenue and upgrade goals and help prepare reports for leadership.
Support other departmental needs as they arise.