Individual Giving Manager

About Democracy Now!

Democracy Now! is a non-profit news organization based in NYC. We produce an audience-supported weekday news hour that reaches millions of people every month across broadcast and digital platforms. Everyone who works at Democracy Now! is committed to creating and distributing high-quality independent news - it's a great place to work.

The Individual Giving Manager is an integral member of our four-person development team; serves as the lead on our digital and direct mail fundraising campaigns; plays a key role in the cultivation and stewardship of our mid-level donors; oversees prospect research; and supervises interns and volunteers, among other responsibilities. This position reports to the Director of Development.

• Work closely with the Director of Development to design and implement a comprehensive individual giving strategy.
• Lead digital and direct mail fundraising campaigns, including strategy, copywriting and layout, execution and analysis and reporting.
• Oversee monthly giving program, from solicitation (via campaigns and targeted outreach) to stewardship.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors who contribute $1,000 to $5,000 annually, in addition to managing a portfolio of prospective donors.

• Ensure donor engagement records are kept up-to-date and accurate for donors giving at the $1,000 to $5,000 level, as well as prospects.
• Lead research efforts to help build pipelines for this position's portfolio as well as those of the Major Gift Officer and Director of Development.
• Provide support on phones, email correspondence and gift acknowledgements as needed.
• Stay up to date on individual giving trends and strategies through regular surveying of the philanthropic landscape and attending professional development events.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• Participate in recruitment and hiring for the department internship program.
• Train and supervise interns, and provide them with professional development and education about the development field.
• Help oversee the work of department volunteers and contractors.

• Manage the Brunch and a Broadcast donor program.
• Assist in the planning and execution of donor stewardship and cultivation events, from small, cultivation events to major organization-wide fundraisers.
• Lead communication efforts to promote attendance at these events.

• Familiarity with and commitment to the mission of Democracy Now!
• 3 or more years in non-profit fundraising or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 1 year developing successful campaign materials including writing clean and compelling copy
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working directly with individual donors who give $1,000 or more
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and respond quickly to emerging opportunities
• Experience managing data in a CRM
• Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a thoughtful, professional, diplomatic and enthusiastic manner
• Proficient in digital fundraising toolset including data management and analysis, CRM and email marketing
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Volunteer and/or intern coordination and management experience
• Familiarity with prospect research software

• The salary range is $83,300 - $86,600.
• Benefits include health, dental, retirement, paid time off and more!

• This is an NYC-based position with in-person work requirements.
• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Democracy Now! and SAG-AFTRA.

We give preference to candidates who submit applications that showcase their own voice and writing.

Democracy Now! is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQ+ identifying people are encouraged to apply.

No phone calls, please.