Annual Fund Manager

The Peel Compton Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Bentonville, AR, operates the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden, Compton Gardens & Arboretum, Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, and Osage Park. Its mission is to connect the community through nature, education, recreation, and preservation.

Job Summary: The Annual Fund Manager will assist the Director of Development by pursuing funding from a variety of sources, participating in fundraising drives, and preparing proposals. This role demands strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills, as well as the ability to track and prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Maintain financial objectives and policies for the foundation.
• Develop and strategize ways to expand the donor database to meet annual fundraising goals.
• Plan and conduct face‑to‑face visits to cultivate annual gifts.
• Prepare grant applications and fundraising proposals under the Director of Development’s supervision; jointly present proposals.
• Assist the Director of Development, board of directors, volunteer fundraisers, and other stakeholders with public fundraising drives.
• Research previous fundraising efforts for efficiency.
• Ensure majors gift officers are kept abreast when a donor moves into a major gift range.
• Develop targeted reporting and tracking for assigned segment.
• Modify applications to conform to grant requirements when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising, development, and marketing (preferred experience).

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent analytical abilities to align the organization’s objectives with available funding opportunities.
• Previous fundraising experience (minimum two years).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least two years of fundraising experience in the nonprofit sector.

Physical Requirements: The position requires standing, walking, handling objects, speaking, hearing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Work is performed 40% in the field and 60% in an administrative office setting. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

This is a full-time position with a complete benefits package and growth opportunities.