Foundation - Senior Manager of Annual and Leadership Giving

Description

About Clark College Foundation: At Clark College Foundation, we are driven by a shared passion to empower our community through education, opportunity, and innovation. As part of our team, you'll have the chance to directly impact the lives of students and families in Southwest Washington, creating lasting change and fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Clark College is a top-rated community college, and by joining the Foundation, you'll be supporting an institution that is recognized for excellence in education and student success.

Here, you'll collaborate with a dedicated group of professionals who are committed to creative problem-solving and bold thinking, all while being part of a respected organization that leads the way in philanthropy and advocacy work.

We offer competitive compensation packages, a hybrid work policy that supports work-life balance, and a generous PTO allocation, including two weeks of office closures; one at the end of December and another week during the July 4th holiday. On top of that, you'll have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement options that ensure your future is well taken care of.

If you're ready to make an impact and be part of something bigger, Clark College Foundation is the place for you!

Position Summary: The Senior Manager of Annual and Leadership Giving serves as the lead strategist and executor for Clark College Foundation's annual and leadership giving programs. This role designs and implements innovative, data-driven strategies to grow annual contributions, deepen donor engagement, and cultivate leadership-level donors who bridge the gap between annual and major giving. Annual and leadership giving refers to donors who contribute between $1–$24,999 but below major gift thresholds.

This position does not manage major gift portfolios but plays a critical role in identifying and cultivating donors for future major gift opportunities.

The Senior Manager oversees year-round solicitations and campaigns, optimizes donor acquisition and retention strategies, and manages vendor relationships to ensure high-quality execution of multi-channel campaigns. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication and organizational skills, capable of building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders, including engaging donors at varying levels. The Senior Manager plays a critical role in fostering a culture of philanthropy within the community, supports stewardship efforts to recognize donor generosity, and collaborates with colleagues to integrate annual and leadership giving into the broader philanthropic strategy.

Working under the direction of the AVP of External Relations, this position also partners with alumni engagement initiatives to strengthen lifelong connections.

• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for annual and leadership giving to increase revenue, participation, and donor upgrades.
• Establish annual goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) for donor acquisition, retention, and leadership-level engagement in consultation with the AVP of External Relations.
• Collaborate with major gift officers to identify and transition leadership donors into the major gift pipeline.

• Plan, lead, and execute all aspects of annual and leadership giving campaigns/appeals, including strategies to secure contributions and encourage donors to increase their giving.
• Develop, manage, and coordinate multi-channel strategies and marketing materials (direct mail, email, peer-to-peer, and digital platforms) in partnership with communications and marketing staff to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with priorities.
• Create, manage, and monitor annual work plans and budget for the annual and leadership giving programs.
• Document all donor interactions and prospective donors using Raiser's Edge and designated data systems.

• Identify, solicit, and steward donors and prospective donors contributing $1 to $24,999.
• Manage recurring donor programs and implement strategies…