Annual Fund Manager

The Annual Fund Manager will manage all activities related to fund development and annual giving in conjunction with all fundraising activities of the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers. The major objective of the job is to develop and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising strategy that achieves department goals and all fundraising activities and programs in accordance with the mission, purpose, philosophy and values of Healing Transitions.

Position: Annual Fund Manager
Job Family: Business Operations
Position Type: Full Time, Salary
Reports To: Director of Development

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• 2 years development experience at a nonprofit organization.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Completion of onboarding within the first month of hire, which consists of completing a review of the policy and procedures manual, the employee handbook, review of benefits, and job shadowing or position is forfeited.
• Clean pre-employment drug test.

Preferred:

• 3-5 years development experience including annual fund management, events, grant writing and demonstrated ability to close gifts at $5,000 and higher.
• Advanced knowledge of fund development theories, principles, and procedures.
• Knowledge of donor customer relationship management (CRM) software.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds ranging from people experiencing homelessness to high-wealth individuals, volunteers, and elected officials.
• Advanced knowledge of direct mail and online giving requirements and best practices.
• Familiarity with the Healing Transitions service model and the recovery process.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute annual giving campaigns to meet $2.4M annual fundraising goal.
• Create strategies around multi-channel solicitations including direct mail, peer to peer, and social media/e-newsletter appeals.
• Cultivate and grow donor base, renewing and upgrading donor support, strengthening donor relationships, and collaborating with the team. Identify strategies to engage foundations, corporations, major donors, recurring donors, and new donors.
• Provide support to the Development Committee.
• Coordinate with the Development and Communications team to host successful and engaging fundraising events.
• Serve as the primary grant writer and effectively prospect, write, and apply for grants.
• Monitor and analyze campaign performance to optimize future efforts.

• Provide support to Capital Campaign Committee members on their major fundraising initiatives and asks.

• Effectively convey the organization’s mission and values to stakeholders and the community.
• Create compelling narratives and messaging that resonate with diverse audiences.

• Maintain strong relationships with existing donors and supporters.
• Identify potential new donors and build relationships to expand the organization’s support base.
• Conduct research to identify prospects and develop targeted outreach strategies.
• Recognize and appreciate donor contributions through personalized communication and stewardship activities.

• Maintain personal well-being to effectively perform job responsibilities.
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks to prevent burnout.
• Seek support and resources as needed to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

This role involves the use of standard office equipment, including computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets. Employees may occasionally be exposed to wet or humid outdoor conditions. The typical noise level is moderate.

Reasonable accommodations are available to support individuals living with disabilities in performing job duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and…