Annual Giving Manager

The Annual Giving Manager plays a critical role in the Zion Forever Team,laying outthe foundation for philanthropic support through leadership over Annual Giving and grassroots momentum. This position will develop, oversee, and execute all strategies related to Annual Giving, including bulk mailappeals,stewardship, and digital strategies. The Annual Giving Manager is also responsible for interpreting philanthropic data. They lead all written communication with donors including appreciation and IRS tax donation letters.

This position also supports signature Philanthropy events.

Zion National Park Forever Project (ZFP), a leader in non-profit public lands partnerships, believes that our employees are our greatest strength. As such, we are seeking a full-time Annual Giving Manager that is committed to our mission as the non-profit partner of Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks, and Pipe Spring National Monuments, and the Dixie National Forest. From the moment of hire, we want our employees to engage in the mission of ZFP and to understand the value of the contribution that each person makes to this important work, serving as an exceptional brand ambassador.

The Forever Project’s headquarters are in Zion National Park. The Annual Giving Manager position is located in the philanthropy office in Hurricane, UT.

The Annual Giving Manager is responsible for the following:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate Annual Giving initiatives, including traditional mailed outreach, digital strategy campaigns,and Employee Giveback Programs.
• Performance metrics evaluated included donor retention, average gift, response rates, donor touches, etc. Using the evaluation data to inform strategy and future tactics.
• Manages a portfolio of Annual and Monthly Giving donors, implementing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship actions in alignment with the stewardship matrix, donor intent, and park priorities.
• Identify, qualify, and refer Annual Giving donors with major gift potential to the Major Gifts team, supported by clear documentation and timely handoff.
• Owns and achieves Annual Giving revenue goals outlined in the Annual Giving inyearly Development Plan.
• Coordinates with the Marketing and Communications Department and vendors to design messages targeted at building new Annual Giving donors- including monthly donor emails, mailed designed pieces, and website content.
• Maintains relationships with vendors, consultants, and mail houses and oversees printing and fulfillment for philanthropy mailings.
• Plays a key role in coordinating with Park Store leadership and team to track, record, and message to cash register donors, including “Adopt” programs.
• In conjunction with the Development Team, engage with partners and local communities to foster brand advocacy and support.
• Ensures all Annual Giving activities, donor communications, and recognition practices align with Director’s Order 21, donor intent, and applicable ethical and IRS compliance standards.

• Responsible for working with the Prospect Giving Manager to run database reports, creating mailing lists by donor category, and running monthly reports for Annual Giving fundraising efforts.
• Notates and manages all communications made with Annual Giving donors.
• Creates, documents, and sends thank you letters and official IRS tax letters.
• Provides key support for stewardship plans developed by Management.
• Ensure the health of the database record list by checking for accuracy and resolving any conflicts or disputes.

• Provides critical logistical support for signature Philanthropy experiences, including annual donorgathering, park events, etc.
• Actively participates in event ideation with other Development team members.

To be successful in this job, you will excel in these areas:

• A minimum of5years of progressive experience in donor-facing fundraising and campaign development.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated philanthropy database or CRM experience required.
• Working knowledge…