Individual Giving Manager

Job Summary:

The Individual Giving Manager leads the development and execution of a comprehensive annual giving plan. This position oversees all direct mail, email, and online campaigns, and plays a key role in donor communication through social media, web content, and email newsletters. This role is ideal for an expert communicator with a deep understanding of integrated fundraising across traditional and digital platforms. The position reports to the Director of Philanthropy.

Essential Duties:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive annual giving strategy in collaboration with the Director of Philanthropy to include an annual donor communication calendar, ensuring alignment of campaigns across direct mail, email, online giving, Giving Days, renewals, and acquisition efforts.
• Lead growth and retention strategies for a donor pool of approximately 5,000 supporters.
• Manage direct mail and online campaigns: write compelling fundraising content, develop segmented donor lists, and oversee timelines, print, mail, and fulfillment processes with vendors and internal teams.
• Develop and implement strategies to maintain and grow The Bread and Butter Club, Lifelongs recurring donor program.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Engagement Manager to coordinate and maintain workplace giving and matching gift initiatives.
• Manage Lifelongs monthly E-Newsletter, including content creation and create engaging social media and web content to support and amplify annual giving efforts.
• Identify potential major gift prospects within the annual donor pool and assist in their qualification for cultivation.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of annual giving campaigns. Use these data insights to adapt future strategies.
• Support the Philanthropy Team to maximize fundraising revenue and advance Lifelongs mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge of individual giving, including research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Proficient in Salesforce (or similar CRM), Microsoft Office, and Emma (or similar email platform)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to craft compelling fundraising communications.
• Proven ability to communicate and work effectively with donors, community partners, vendors, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• Three or more years' experience working in non-profit fundraising with increasing responsibility in an annual giving program.

Work Environment:

• This position is a hybrid with a requirement to work two (2) days a week (M-F) in Lifelongs Georgetown office.
• All staff are currently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to COVID-19, and proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required upon hiring.

EEO Statement:

Lifelong is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of what we do.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and as such, we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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