Individual Giving Manager

The New England Center for Children•Phoenix, AZ

17h•Onsite

About The Position

SARRC is seeking a strategic, relationship-focused Individual Giving Manager to power our mission of advancing research and providing lifelong support for individuals with autism and their families. In this role, you will lead high-impact strategy across two vital funding streams: mid-level giving and legacy/planned giving. You will be the architect of a sustainable individual donor pipeline while translating donor passion into meaningful support through authentic relationship building, data-informed outreach, and inspiring stewardship.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree with a business-related and/or social services specialization from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience within a not-for-profit in a fundraising and public relations role.
Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar customer management databases) to track moves management metrics.
Understanding of basic planned giving vehicles (e.g., wills, trusts, IRA distributions) and ability to work with our Professional Advisory Council.

Nice To Haves

CFRE preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

Design and execute cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans to grow and retain a portfolio of mid-level donors ($1,000–$9,999) and prospective planned givers.
Identify rising donors from SARRC’s grassroots, event, and annual giving bases, moving them seamlessly into higher-tier giving relationships.
Build awareness of planned giving opportunities (bequests, beneficiary designations, trusts) and guide donors through meaningful legacy planning conversations.
Draft compelling appeal letters, impact updates, proposals, and personalized stewardship messages that clearly articulate SARRC’s vision and community impact.
Utilize CRM tools to track donor interactions, evaluate pipeline health, and optimize donor retention rates.