Individual Giving Manager

Democracy Now!•New York, NY

19h•$83,300 - $86,600•Onsite

About The Position

Democracy Now! is a non-profit news organization based in NYC. We produce an audience-supported weekday news hour that reaches millions of people every month across broadcast and digital platforms. Everyone who works at Democracy Now! is committed to creating and distributing high-quality independent news – it’s a great place to work. The Individual Giving Manager is an integral member of our four-person development team; serves as the lead on our digital and direct mail fundraising campaigns; plays a key role in the cultivation and stewardship of our mid-level donors; oversees prospect research; and supervises interns and volunteers, among other responsibilities. This position reports to the Director of Development.

Requirements

Familiarity with and commitment to the mission of Democracy Now!
3 or more years in non-profit fundraising or equivalent experience
A minimum of 1 year developing successful campaign materials including writing clean and compelling copy
A minimum of 1 year of experience working directly with individual donors who give $1,000 or more
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and respond quickly to emerging opportunities
Experience managing data in a CRM
Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a thoughtful, professional, diplomatic and enthusiastic manner
Proficient in digital fundraising toolset including data management and analysis, CRM and email marketing
Excellent planning and organization skills
Volunteer and/or intern coordination and management experience
Familiarity with prospect research software

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Director of Development to design and implement a comprehensive individual giving strategy.
Lead digital and direct mail fundraising campaigns, including strategy, copywriting and layout, execution and analysis and reporting.
Oversee monthly giving program, from solicitation (via campaigns and targeted outreach) to stewardship.
Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors who contribute $1,000 to $5,000 annually, in addition to managing a portfolio of prospective donors.
Ensure donor engagement records are kept up-to-date and accurate for donors giving at the $1,000 to $5,000 level, as well as prospects.
Lead research efforts to help build pipelines for this position’s portfolio as well as those of the Major Gift Officer and Director of Development.
Provide support on phones, email correspondence and gift acknowledgements as needed.
Stay up to date on individual giving trends and strategies through regular surveying of the philanthropic landscape and attending professional development events.
Other tasks as assigned.
Participate in recruitment and hiring for the department internship program.
Train and supervise interns, and provide them with professional development and education about the development field.
Help oversee the work of department volunteers and contractors.
Manage the Brunch and a Broadcast donor program.
Assist in the planning and execution of donor stewardship and cultivation events, from small, cultivation events to major organization-wide fundraisers.
Lead communication efforts to promote attendance at these events.