HudsonAlpha - Manager of Annual & Corporate Giving and Major Events

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

8d•$75,000 - $82,000

About The Position

The Manager of Annual & Corporate Giving and Major Events plays a key role in HudsonAlpha's fundraising efforts as an essential member of the Advancement team. This position leads annual giving campaigns, cultivates and stewards corporate donors, and provides project management for major events that advance the Institute's mission. The Manager oversees broad-based donor outreach, coordinates corporate giving and sponsorship opportunities, and represents HudsonAlpha at community functions to strengthen philanthropic relationships. This role collaborates closely with the Communications team, Manager of Event Logistics, Database Analyst, and Major Gift Officers to execute giving campaigns, secure corporate support, and ensure a consistent and positive experience for donors and event participants.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising, annual giving, sponsorships, or donor relations preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build relationships with donors, corporate contacts, community members, and internal teams.
Willingness to attend community events to network with companies.
Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
Proactive self-starter with a strong results orientation.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.
Excellent research, follow-through, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work some nights and weekends, as needed for events.

Responsibilities

Project manages annual fundraising campaigns, including the Major Donor, Summer, and Year-End appeals, as well as Giving Tuesday and Genome Circle outreach.
Plan and execute annual giving strategies, including donor segmentation, messaging strategy, content development, timelines, and digital fundraising execution with support from Communications.
Track and analyze campaign performance using Salesforce dashboards and reports; share insights to guide future planning.
Monitor donor giving trends and route donors through the pipeline to Major Gift Officers or the Senior Director of Advancement as appropriate.
Support donor stewardship through coordinated follow-up, recognition, and campaign communications.
Identify, cultivate, and solicit corporate donors and sponsors whose philanthropic support aligns with HudsonAlpha's programs and events.
Steward existing corporate supporters to encourage renewal and increased giving.
Promote sponsorship opportunities and prepare related materials, working with Communications as needed.
Attend community events, networking functions, and corporate gatherings to represent HudsonAlpha and build awareness of giving opportunities.
Project manage major events including the Spring Benefit, Memory & Mobility Update, President's Update, and other key Advancement-led events.
Lead an experienced internal team who will execute the events from concept through completion - including developing timelines, coordinating internal and external resources, ensuring adherence to deadlines, monitoring progress, and evaluating success.
Work closely with the Manager of Event Logistics, Database Analyst, and Communications on planning, program agenda, sponsorship fulfillment, invitations, marketing, and guest experience.
Facilitate clear communication among internal teams, sponsors, and vendors to ensure alignment and timely deliverables.
Stay abreast of HudsonAlpha's major programs and mission areas to support alignment with corporate and major donor interests
Work with the Database Analyst to build lists and reports to support the Advancement team's needs.
Help maintain SOPs and reusable templates for annual giving, corporate giving, and event management processes.
Participate in donor interactions at events, serving as a representative of the Advancement team.
Perform other duties as assigned.