Annual Fund Manager Position

ANNUAL FUND MANAGER POSITION

Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. (Legal Services), a top-rated non-profit law firm serving the South Florida poverty community, is seeking a highly-motivated, experienced professional with a proven track record to fill the position of "Annual Fund Manager".

The Annual Fund Manager will strategize and manage annual fund campaigns throughout the year such as direct mail and solicitations, while collaborating with the development team to expand and support the pipeline of donors to build a comprehensive Annual Fund program.

• The ability to create an annual fundraising plan and budget to be approved by the CEO.
• Manage direct mail campaigns; set parameters for list generation and segmentation; create overarching theme, pagination, and copy; oversee design, print, mail, and fulfillment timelines with outside vendors. Work with the Director of Communications to incorporate electronic and social media outreach.
• Lead the Give Miami Day annual campaign alongside Board leadership and create the theme and write all copy, while overseeing design elements. Build out the communications outreach in collaboration with the Director of Communications.
• Network through various community channels to market, build brand awareness and encourage new prospects to expand the pipeline for the organization.
• Research prospective donors both individuals, corporations and family foundations to develop strategy and outreach.
• Support the Young Professionals Council as the staff lead. Work with committee to create outreach strategy and write copy for marketing efforts.
• Maintain professional and effective relationships with a pipeline of prospects and donors.
• Participate in Leaders Council meetings with volunteer leadership, as requested by the CEO.
• Collaborate with development team to acquire and renew Chesterfield Smith Society (annual donor recognition society) and Leadership Circle donors.
• Evaluate the organization’s annual fund campaign including mailings, appeals, reports and other relevant correspondence.
• Support the events initiatives by securing event sponsor ships.
• Participate in any special event planning and/or implementation and other departmental or organization activity as needed.

Must possess a Bachelor’s degree. 2-3 Years of relevant fundraising experience. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented and an independent thinker. Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Preferred proficiency in Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge donor software. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner. Excellent time management and organizational skills.