Fundraising Manager - Join a Mission-Driven Organization - Onsite Role

Overview Our client, a nationally acclaimed Children’s Institution, is in an exciting phase of strategic growth, building on decades of deep community impact. They are seeking a Fundraising Manager with a strong focus on individual giving, donor prospecting, and diversifying fundraising revenue streams to help scale their mission and expand their reach. This is a standout opportunity for a fundraising professional with a proven track record in building and growing donor pipelines, executing individual giving strategies, and leading compelling fundraising campaigns. You’ll also gain meaningful exposure to corporate partnerships and foundation relations, while playing a key role in appeal development, supporting monthly giving programs, and enhancing donor engagement and retention efforts. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this role offers close cross-functional collaboration, access to senior leadership, mentorship, and outstanding benefits.

If you’re a strategic thinker, relationship-builder, and purpose-driven changemaker ready to make a lasting impact—this is your role!

Responsibilities

Lead and grow individual giving programs, including cultivation, stewardship, and retention

Proactively identify and engage new donor prospects to expand the individual donor pipeline

Support and execute annual campaigns, appeal letters, and special fundraising initiatives

Help manage and grow the monthly giving program and digital donor engagement strategies

Track donor activity, maintain accurate records, pull segmented donor lists, and build reports and dashboards in the CRM

Make personal stewardship touches, including thank-you calls and donor follow-ups

Collaborate on corporate giving efforts and foundation engagement as needed

Partner with the Development, Program, and Finance teams to align fundraising goals and strategies

Contribute to overall revenue planning, donor segmentation, and long-term development strategy

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Certified Fundraising Credential (CFRE) or related credential is a plus

Minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a focus on individual giving and donor engagement

Proven success in donor cultivation, prospecting, and campaign execution

Experience with monthly giving programs and digital fundraising strategies

Strong writing skills with experience drafting appeals, donor communications, and campaign materials

Proficiency in donor CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge), data segmentation, and dashboard/report building

Organized, analytical, and proactive with excellent follow-through and time management

Exposure to corporate and foundation fundraising is a plus

Strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset and a passion for child advocacy and social impact

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