Senior Manager, Philanthropy

ASPCA • New York, NY

3d • $78,000 - $100,000 • Remote

About The Position

Help advance the ASPCA’s mission by building and strengthening relationships with major donors throughout the Midwest, securing critical philanthropic support for animal welfare programs and priorities. The Philanthropy team engages donors and supporters to generate charitable revenue that advances the ASPCA’s mission and organizational priorities.

Requirements

• Solid knowledge of fundraising principles, annual giving best practices, and donor stewardship/moves management.
• Ability to develop and execute creative strategies to advance major gift opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams and maintain positive working relationships.
• Strong written, oral, and public speaking skills
• Strong research, critical thinking, and analytical abilities.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail, including editing and organizational skills.
• Effective influencing and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and fundraising databases required (Salesforce preferred); experience with Airtable and Canva is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to exemplify ASPCA’s core values and behavioral competencies
• English (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
• 3 or more years of professional fundraising experience, including major gifts, annual giving, mid-level donor programs, or donor relations required
• Experience implementing fundraising principles, including donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship required.
• Experience cultivating and soliciting individuals for gifts of $5,000+ required
• Experience managing donor relationships and developing and implementing moves management strategies required

Nice To Haves

• experience with Airtable and Canva is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement a strategic plan for the cultivation and solicitation of an assigned portfolio of 125+ major donors with capacity to make $10,000+ annual gifts.
• Achieve annual revenue goals and assist in meeting departmental goals.
• Act decisively upon prospect leads identified through research or referrals.
• Conduct in-person visits, virtual meetings, program site visits, and other donor interactions to strengthen relationships and advance giving opportunities.
• Develop personalized donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies, including tailored correspondence and communications.
• Build relationships with ASPCA program staff, communications staff, and other internal stakeholders to support donor engagement and solicitation efforts.
• Develop familiarity with and expertise in ASPCA programs and facilities throughout the Midwest, including the ASPCA Equine Transition and Adoption Center, Animal Relocation waystation, and National Field and Disaster Response warehouse.
• Track donor engagement activity and maintain accurate donor records in portfolio files and Salesforce.
• Contribute to the development of stewardship materials and donor communications.
• Handle sensitive donor information and internal materials with discretion and professionalism.
• Serve as the lead for the Advancement team in the Midwest, including providing internal program updates and sharing external field trends.
• Support the execution of regional stewardship events for ASPCA major donors and VIPs.
• Contribute to internal team systems, including revenue reporting, analysis, and record keeping.
• Keep current on trends in relationship-based fundraising and philanthropy through professional development activities.
• Develop strong familiarity with the ASPCA Equine Transition and Adoption Center (ETAC), partners and staff in Texas, the Animal Relocation waystation, and the Missouri National Field Response field station.
• Support additional departmental priorities, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental and optional vision coverage.
• Flexible time off that includes vacation time, paid personal time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, and 10 company paid holidays that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
• Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar-for-dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.
• Robust professional development opportunities, including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field and so much more.

What This Job Offers

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