Engagement Manager
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Job brief: We are looking for a detailed, organized, humble yet persistent professional who has experience in major gifts fundraising to support a ministry intent on impacting some of the worlds most vulnerable people. The ideal candidate will be filled up by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of approximately 150 mid-level donors. They will utilize their ability to manage and grow a portfolio, developing personalized engagement strategies that deepen relationships and inspire continued generosity. Responsibilities: Connect giving family to the impact they are making through their gifts Manage all aspects of the donor portfolio, from identification and cultivation to solicitation and stewardship Conduct regular giving family meetings and calls to deepen connections, understand their philanthropic goals and secure financial commitments Prepare compelling proposals and presentations to solicit gifts Research current and prospective donors using wealth screening and other avenues to better inform conversations during the cultivation process Draft and send donor acknowledgments, both written and digitally, to ensure that donors are promptly thanked for their support Develop a year-round communication plan to steward existing portfolio of donors Respond in a timely manner to incoming donor inquiries Build rapport and trust and maintain relationships with staff, business and community leaders, philanthropic individuals, and families across the nation Promote hand-off of high capacity giving family members to the Director of Engagement as needed Maintain accurate donor records and complete actions in CRM regularly Support performance metrics and accountability measures to drive the achievement of strategic objectives and revenue targets Work collaboratively with other departments as needed to develop targeted engagement opportunities Support the Events team with planning and execution of donor related events, including but not limited to our Gala & Golf Classic Perform other related duties as assigned Requirements: 4-6 years of experience cultivating and soliciting 5-figure gifts from individual/foundations Comprehensive understanding of fundraising principles and practices Experience in proposal development & campaign execution Ability to manage a portfolio of 150+ donors Experience in CRM & database management, such as Raisers Edge, Hubspot, and/or Virtuous Exercise considerable independence and judgment with a high level of confidentiality Outstanding verbal, written communication and relational skills recblid ry4fj11vktyydqwraoo9qtb09l4hol |