Annual Giving Manager

Position Summary

The Annual Giving Manager at the Eagle Valley Community Foundation plays a pivotal role in driving our grassroots and annual individual donor programs. This position involves developing and executing strategies to engage and cultivate existing and prospective donors, including individual, corporate, and foundation gifts. The Annual Giving Manager will support and enhance special events and donor cultivation initiatives, contributing to the overall fundraising goals of the Foundation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Fundraising: (60%)

• Build and maintain a robust donor pipeline by identifying key annual donor prospects quarterly. Develop a comprehensive plan for donor cultivation and acquisition, and create a process to track relationship and communication statuses with individual donor prospects. 
• Nurture and steward relationships with existing donors, aiming to retain and upgrade their contributions as the relationship matures.
• Make 5-8 donor contacts or touchpoints weekly with donors in the pipeline to foster ongoing engagement and progress relationships.
• Develop, implement, and manage grassroots and annual giving strategies, including direct mail and digital appeals. Formulate strategies for year-end giving, Colorado Gives Day, Friends and Family Campaigns, Monthly Giving Campaigns, etc., to appeal to various donor demographics.
• Create and deploy new strategies to steward and cultivate both existing and new donors. This includes creating a donor welcome packet, sending personalized communications throughout the year, and providing bi-annual stewardship reports.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to develop timely and personalized communications, appeals, and stewardship pieces for donors and prospects.
• Schedule and manage program visits and tours with donors, ensuring effective communication across all parts of the organization.

Special Events (20%)

• Collaborate with the Director of Development and Marketing (DODM) to schedule, plan, and execute successful cultivation events throughout the year. Responsibilities include organizing guest lists, handling invitations, arranging event logistics, and communicating with event hosts.
• Work with the DODM to manage event logistics, solicit sponsors, and engage donors and stakeholders in signature events.
• Lead the organization and execution of third-party events with community partners, including special events, cause marketing campaigns, and small business promotional opportunities.
• Assist in updating and developing sponsorship packages, including letters and applications, as needed.
• Support the solicitation of targeted prospects and accounts in conjunction with special events.

Administration (20%)

• Maintain comprehensive donor records, ensuring updated notes and communications in the Bloomerang database for all donors in your portfolio.
• Collaborate with the Office Manager to manage the Bloomerang database, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of all stored information.
• Partner with the Office Manager to support timely gift entry and acknowledgment processes, especially during periods of high gift volume.
• Generate financial reports, mailing lists, and donor lists as needed.
• Oversee the addition and updating of all information in the database, including any changes to existing records.
• Attend scheduled Eagle Valley Community Foundation staff and leadership meetings.
• Other duties as assigned 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in computer systems and databases, particularly Bloomerang, and those with a background in donor solicitation and development.
• Candidates should have a proven track record in individual gift fundraising, direct mail campaigns, and overall fundraising efforts, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications is required.
• Candidates must have the ability to build and nurture relationships with donors, connecting with them on a professional level and effectively sharing the stories of the Eagle Valley Community Foundation.
• Applicants should have a strong command of the English language, with the ability to compose, edit, and proofread individual donor proposals, grant proposals, and direct mail appeals.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.
• The successful candidate will possess a high level of analytical ability, be capable of multi-tasking, and demonstrate self-motivation and direction. They should have excellent administrative skills, high motivation, and a proven ability to produce results in a deadline-oriented environment, along with a keen attention to detail and self-confidence that fosters creativity and supports the organizational mission.

Education and Experience 

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two to five years’ professional experience required.
• At least two years working in a fundraising environment is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance    
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and sick time
• Professional development opportunities
• Retirement plan option with up to 3% match
• Paid Medical Leave 
• 12 paid holidays

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Grace Anshutz at [email protected] 

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