Annual & Mid-Level Giving Manager (Remote)

Position Summary

The Annual & Mid-Level Giving Manager will play a central role in supporting the organization's fundraising operations by focusing on both mid-level constituents and annual fund contributions. The Annual & Mid-Level Giving Manager will develop and implement a communications plan, a constituent cultivation plan, and a stewardship plan that will increase available operating funds from new and renewing donors, improve the donor experience and steward mid-level constituents to future major gifts. This role involves significant gift officer activities, including regularly meeting with individuals and groups of constituents. Lastly, this position is also responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy for an annual fund campaign, aligning with our five-year comprehensive campaign.

Responsibilities

Mid-Level Donor Program Duties:

• Manage a portfolio of donors, cultivating relationships by updating, stewarding, and asking donors to deepen their material support for the Mission;
• Identify and track appropriate engagement strategies (moves management) based on the nature and level of giving - cultivating donors toward their full giving potential;
• Increase year-over-year giving level, reactivating lapsed donors and moving donors to become major donors, facilitating a seamless transition to the appropriate major gift officer;
• Effectively and consistently reaching out to donors to grow their interest, passion, engagement and involvement in the Mission.
• Develop and execute an annual fundraising plan designed to grow and retain the base of individual donors, including increasing touchpoints beyond events and appeals;
• Actively participate in SRF events like Convocation;
• Work closely with the Communications Manager on all planning and development of written and digital donor communications including renewals, appeals, gift acknowledgements, and project reports;
• Work closely with the Operations Manager/Data Analyst to provide the senior management team with donor analytics, dashboards and revenue reports to maximize targeted and efficient fundraising decisions by identifying and developing fundraising reports and other database reports as needed;
• Work closely with the Operations Manager and Stewardship Manager to ensure effective and efficient gift administration processes.

Annual Fund Program Duties:

• Develop and execute an annual fundraising plan designed to grow and retain the base of individual donors, including increasing touchpoints beyond events and appeals;
• Actively participate in SRF events like Convocation;
• Work closely with the Communications Manager on all planning and development of written and digital donor communications including renewals, appeals, gift acknowledgements, and project reports;
• Work closely with the Operations Manager/Data Analyst to provide the senior management team with donor analytics, dashboards and revenue reports to maximize targeted and efficient fundraising decisions by identifying and developing fundraising reports and other database reports as needed;
• Work closely with the Operations Manager and Stewardship Manager to ensure effective and efficient gift administration processes.

Additional Information/Duties:

• Resume and cover letter are required for full consideration.
• This position is remote. Preference will be given to candidates residing in Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas, Vermont, and Virginia.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on workload and deadlines.
• Ability to travel and work after hours for donor visits and events.
• Access to own transportation for business usage.
• Satisfactory completion of organization’s background investigation.
• Must sign an employee confidentiality agreement.
• Must adhere to SRF’s policies and established processes.
• Required Travel: 5 – 20%
• Honor and maintain a strict level of confidentiality.
• Responsible to follow SRF’s policies and established processes.
• Other position-related tasks, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible fundraising experience with a solid knowledge of annual fund development and mid-level donor engagement;
• Proven success in growing a nonprofit’s annual fund, closing mid-level gifts, and stewarding future major/principal donors;
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with SRF members, staff and Monastics;
• Ability to develop and execute a comprehensive and sophisticated plan that will result in increased contributions and improved donor experience;
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Self-motivated and self-directed in both the design and completion of complex projects; 
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills with ability to work harmoniously with other staff members and volunteers, to take instructions from others, to be mentally engaged in a meaningful way that shows understanding and openness to contribute and share information, and to function as a viable member of the department;
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of honesty, integrity, positivity, diplomacy, tact, and courtesy;
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit;
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills. Strong aptitude and interest in donor stewardship and communications;
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of software, applications, and programs including Microsoft Office, donor databases, and other related software/systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics is a bonus;
• Genuine enjoyment and appreciation of activities that support individuals' charitable giving goals and outcomes;
• Knowledge of, commitment to, and passion for SRF’s mission and core values.

Additional Details

This is a full-time salaried exempt position, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Nevertheless, you must be able to work a flexible schedule based on workload and deadlines.

The position is remote for those residing in Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas, Vermont, and Virginia.

The selected individual must satisfactorily complete our background investigation, and sign a non-disclosure agreement.

We offer a competitive benefits package that features a variety of insurance coverage choices including group medical, dental, life insurance, a retirement plan and much more. We also provide paid sick, vacation and holiday time.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Pay range: $69,000 - $86,500 per year, depending on skills, experience and education. Cover letter required. Please submit your resume and cover letter to resumes@yogananda-srf.org. No phone calls please.