Individual Giving Manager

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Reporting to the Development Director, the Individual Giving Manager serves on the site development team and shares responsibilities for achieving the fundraising goals. This position is responsible for assisting the site in growing resources by developing strategies to increase annual revenue from individual investors. Responsibilities will include the outreach, stewardship and cultivation of individual donors and champions. Also, they will collaborate with colleagues in the local and in the National Development Office on development initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and secure 4-6 current or prospective donor visits per week on average, at their homes, offices and events in the Cleveland area.
• Develop strategies to identify, cultivate and solicit leadership level ($1,000, $5,000, $10,000+) support and multi-year commitments from new donors.
• Serve as a liaison between donors and site leadership to ensure individuals develop a meaningful relationship with the organization.
• Work to diversify the portfolio of investors, including current donors, high net worth contributors, board members, alumni, parents and families and friends of City Year.

• Lead site efforts and manage volunteer committee to implement annual gala.
• Develop and fulfill donor benefits, gift recognition, correspondences and mailings.
• Collaborate with development team to create high quality donor communications and collateral materials.
• Create and implement recognition programs for individuals who contribute $1,000+ annually.
• Develop and coordinate Annual Giving Campaign that engages individual donors.
• Coordinate with development team to engage investors through events, including school visits and specialty market events.
• Engage individual investors through participation in school-based events, physical service projects and/or the annual gala.
• Assist with communication efforts, including but not limited to, engaging local media outlets for City Year events.

• Maintain an accurate database with individual donor information.
• Generate regular annual campaign activity reports.
• Research and create a pipeline of prospective donors.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum 3-5 years individual giving/major gift fundraising experience with proven track record.
• Ability to work as both a team member and independent leader.
• Knowledge of high net worth community via local business, civic, and cultural networks.
• Minimum 2-3 years of project management experience with the ability to juggle both short and long term projects and recommend a course of action.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and oral communication skills.
• Proven track record of developing relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Belief in City Year’s mission.
• Familiarity with Cleveland area.

Compensation commensurate with experience. Great benefits including health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more.