Senior Manager of Donor Engagement

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$85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Chicago

Hybrid – Onsite 3 days

Join a purpose-driven team working to end hunger and tackle its root causes through community partnerships, advocacy, and direct food distribution. Every role in the organization plays a role and contributes to a powerful mission that helps provide millions of meals annually to individuals and families in need. Be part of a movement creating lasting change by increasing access to nutritious food and building a healthier, more equitable future for all.

• Lead the strategic direction and evolution of the Donor Engagement function, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and fundraising priorities.
• Serve as a thought partner to the Senior Director and executive leadership, contributing to the development of enterprise-wide donor engagement strategies.
• Champion a data-informed approach to donor experience, leveraging insights to refine engagement strategies and enhance donor satisfaction and retention.
• Cultivate a high-performing team culture by mentoring and developing staff, fostering innovation, and promoting cross-functional collaboration.
• Represent the Donor Engagement function in planning, budgeting, and organizational decision-making processes.
• Design and oversee the implementation of a multi-tiered stewardship framework that delivers personalized, meaningful engagement across donor segments.
• Partner with leadership to craft high-impact, high-touch stewardship experiences for top-tier donors, including customized communications and recognition strategies.
• Lead the integration of stewardship into the organization's broader donor journey, ensuring seamless collaboration across Development, Marketing, and Community Impact teams.
• Guide the development and use of stewardship tools, content, and platforms to support scalable and consistent donor engagement.
• Oversee the measurement and evaluation of stewardship effectiveness, using KPIs and dashboards to inform continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the Events team to reimagine donor engagement opportunities, ensuring they reflect strategic priorities and donor interests.
• Lead efforts to modernize donor communications and engagement channels, incorporating digital tools and storytelling to enhance impact.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on donor relations best practices, staying abreast of trends and innovations in philanthropy and donor engagement.

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in fundraising, with a focus on donor stewardship and engagement in a complex, high-volume environment.
• Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong writing skills and experience crafting donor reports and correspondence.
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with CRM systems and data analytics tools; familiarity with Stratus Live is a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and community-centered philanthropy.

• Salary $85000 - $95000
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave
• On-site Gym
• $3,000 annual employer-paid Thrive Pass lifestyle and wellness benefit program
• $250 employee referral bonus

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Business Development
• Non-profit Organizations