Philanthropy Manager

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Norristown, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gaudenzia's Mission: Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances. The Philanthropy Manager leads Gaudenzia's fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, and stewardship activities with a focus on expanding philanthropic support. This role is responsible for executing annual and special campaigns, overseeing events, procuring and stewarding in-kind support, designing donor communication workflows, and developing strategies to re-engage lapsed donors and attract new supporters. The Philanthropy Manager also collaborates closely with the Marketing team to deliver compelling donor-centric messaging and supports grant-related activities. This position requires strong organizational skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to work cross-functionally to achieve departmental goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred.
5-10 years of experience in fundraising, donor engagement, or nonprofit marketing required.
Deep knowledge of communications and marketing strategies, including audience segmentation and multi-channel engagement.
Proven ability to create and implement donor campaigns, organize large-scale fundraising events, creating and maintaining programs and processes, and creating and implementing mass communications strategies that target specific audiences.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform strategy.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at developing and executing processes and procedures.
Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
Proficiency with donor CRM systems (DonorPerfect preferred), reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Understanding of grant application process and management.
Ability to balance independent work with collaborative teamwork

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success in campaign execution and event planning preferred.
Proficiency with DonorPerfect preferred

Responsibilities

Create and execute annual giving campaigns and other fundraising initiatives.
Oversee planning and implementation of special events that advance donor engagement and fundraising goals.
Develop and execute strategies to re-engage lapsed donors and acquire new supporters.
Working through the Center for Good, prospect, procure and stewards in-kind donations.
Partner with Marketing to ensure consistent, donor-focused messaging; create materials and tools to support campaigns, events, and philanthropic giving.
Oversee the creation and implementation of donor engagement programs including donation drives and volunteer activities.
Design and implement donor communication workflows from solicitation to acknowledgment.
Monitor KPIs and report on campaign and fundraising performance.
Keep and manage budgets for campaigns and events.
Support the philanthropy and grants team in prospecting, proposal development, and grant writing as needed.
Ensure confidentiality of donor and organizational data at all times.
Provide departmental leadership and cross-functional support on strategic initiatives.