Annual Fund Manager

Child Care Aware; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CARITAS seeks a mission-driven Annual Fund Manager to plan and execute the annual fund, including direct mail, digital communications, events, and donor stewardship to support those experiencing homelessness and substance use disorder.

You will manage gift processing, donor relations, and post-event follow-up, and analyze data to refine strategies, collaborating with leadership to identify major prospects and new donors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years in development or related field.
• Strong writing, editing and communication skills.
• Ability to build internal and external relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a comprehensive annual fund strategy (direct mail, digital, events, donor stewardship).
• Monitor goals, timelines and performance metrics for the annual fund.
• Manage gift processing, donor acknowledgements, and donor engagement events.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

Data collection

Data analysis

Relationship building

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

DonorPerfect

Job description

CARITAS seeks a mission-driven, strategic, and detail-oriented Annual Fund Manager to support and grow the organization's annual giving program. The Annual Fund Manager will be responsible for planning and executing aspects of the annual fund to support the mission of CARITAS: to create a safe space to heal and time to rebuild for people experiencing homelessness and/or substance use disorder.

Key Responsibilities:

Annual Fund Strategy & Execution

• Work with the Director of Development to execute a comprehensive annual fund strategy, consisting of direct mail, digital communications, special events, and donor stewardship.
• Monitor annual fund goals, timelines, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development and Chief Advancement Officer to identify major annual fund prospects.
  

Annual Fund Strategy & Execution

• Work with the Director of Development to execute a comprehensive annual fund strategy, consisting of direct mail, digital communications, special events, and donor stewardship.
• Monitor annual fund goals, timelines, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development and Chief Advancement Officer to identify major annual fund prospects.
  

Donor Engagement & Stewardship

• Responsible for timely gift processing and donor acknowledgements.
• Maintain a portfolio of annual fund donors and prospects (particularly new donors and monthly donors), ensuring timely touchpoints and follow up.
• Provide support for department meetings and building tours by coordinating, scheduling, space reservation, materials, and follow-up.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising (including our signature annual fundraiser) and donor engagement events, including logistics, vendor relations, volunteer coordination, and post-event follow-up.
• Coordinate donor recognition efforts, including impact reports, gratitude touchpoints, and special recognition.

Data Management

• Utilize the DonorPerfect database to track trends, engagement, and outcomes.
• Generate regular reports on annual fund performance for the development committee and board of directors.
• Analyze data to modify, inform, or change annual fund strategies.
• Maintain system policies and procedures that promote quality donor data and data integrity.

Required Qualifications:

• An interest and desire to work in human services, particularly in our mission areasof homelessness and substance use disorder.
• Bachelor's Degree and between 2-4 years of experience in development or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build strong internal and external relationships
• Proficiency in data collection, list maintenance, and data analysis.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

$57,000 - $65,000 / year

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