Manager of Philanthropy & Stewardship

Child & Family • Middletown, RI

33d • Hybrid

About The Position

You will be responsible for growing and sustaining Child & Family’s individual donor revenue while ensuring a consistent, high-quality donor experience from first gift through long-term engagement. The Manager of Philanthropy & Stewardship owns the donor database (CRM), gift processing and acknowledgement systems, and stewardship strategy, and plays a critical role in improving donor retention and upgrades. You will also be supervising the Institutional Giving & Partnerships Officer, and oversee the position’s responsibilities.

Hybrid Role, 20% Remote Work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations or related field required.
• 3-5 years of experience in individual giving, donor relations, or advancement required.
• Must have strong CRM experience (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce or similar)
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and time-management skills.
• Computer and database management skills required; knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to communicate and effectively interact with a diverse population.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• The ideal candidate will be required to meet all background checks and medical clearances required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategies for annual funds, mid-level, and major giving in partnership with the VP of Development & Communications.
• Manage a portfolio of mid-level and select major donors and prospects.
• Support the program VP and agency CEO with donor research, briefing materials, and follow up.
• Execute a comprehensive stewardship plan, including timely and personalized gift acknowledgements.
• Manage donor communications such as impact reports, thank you letters, and stewardship touches.
• Ensure donors receive clear and consistent information about the impact of their support.
• Serve as primary owners of the donor CRM, ensuring data integrity, accurate reporting, and effective segmentation.
• Oversee gift processing and reconciliation in collaboration with Finance.
• Produce regular fundraising and stewardship reports to inform strategy and forecasting.

What This Job Offers

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