Annual Fund Manager

American Camp Association; City of Schenectady (NY); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The American Camp Association, Inc. is seeking an Annual Fund Manager to plan, implement, and manage ACA’s annual giving program from its Schenectady, NY headquarters.

This on-site, full-time role focuses on developing fund strategies, donor appeals, and cross-channel campaigns while coordinating with colleagues to ensure consistent donor engagement and messaging. You will cultivate individual donors, analyze fundraising results, and report on performance to leadership.

Competenze

• Demonstrated experience in annual giving and annual fund management, with the ability to plan and execute comprehensive fundraising campaigns.
• Strong communication skills, including clear writing, effective speaking, and the ability to tailor messages to diverse donor audiences.
• Knowledge of philanthropy and fundraising best practices, including donor cultivation, stewardship, and recognition.
• Proficiency with donor databases or CRM systems, and comfort working with data, metrics, and reports to track and improve results.
• Ability to build relationships with donors, volunteers, and colleagues, demonstrating integrity, discretion, and respect for all stakeholders.
• Organizational and project management skills, including attention to detail, time management, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience in the nonprofit sector, youth development, or camp-related organizations is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (such as Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, or related discipline), or equivalent experience.

Mansioni

• Develop annual fund strategies and donor appeals.
• Coordinate campaigns across mail, email, social media, and events.
• Maintain donor records and reports.
• Cultivate and steward individual donors.
• Collaborate with communications and marketing teams on philanthropy messaging.
• Analyze fundraising results to inform future efforts.
• Collaborate with program, finance, and leadership teams to ensure consistent messaging and donor engagement.

Conoscenze

Annual giving

Communication

Donor cultivation

Data interpretation

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit/communications/marketing

Strumenti

CRM systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Company Description

The American Camp Association® (ACA) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering camps to create quality experiences that foster belonging and growth. ACA supports camp professionals and organizations through standards, education, and advocacy, helping them deliver safe, inclusive, and enriching programs for campers of all backgrounds. The organization plays a key role in advancing the camp field and shaping best practices that positively impact youth development. ACA’s work is grounded in community, collaboration, and a commitment to meaningful outdoor experiences.

Role Description

The Annual Fund Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Schenectady, NY. This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing the annual giving program to support ACA’s mission and strategic priorities. Day-to-day tasks include developing annual fund strategies, creating and executing donor appeals, coordinating campaigns across mail, email, social media, and events, and maintaining donor records and reports. The Annual Fund Manager will cultivate and steward individual donors, work closely with colleagues on communications and marketing related to philanthropy, and analyze fundraising results to inform future efforts. Collaboration with program, finance, and leadership teams is expected to ensure consistent messaging and effective donor engagement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in annual giving and annual fund management, with the ability to plan and execute comprehensive fundraising campaigns.
• Strong communication skills, including clear writing, effective speaking, and the ability to tailor messages to diverse donor audiences.
• Knowledge of philanthropy and fundraising best practices, including donor cultivation, stewardship, and recognition.
• Proficiency with donor databases or CRM systems, and comfort working with data, metrics, and reports to track and improve results.
• Ability to build relationships with donors, volunteers, and colleagues, demonstrating integrity, discretion, and respect for all stakeholders.
• Organizational and project management skills, including attention to detail, time management, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience in the nonprofit sector, youth development, or camp-related organizations is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (such as Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, or related discipline), or equivalent experience.