Annual Fund Manager

Akin; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,725 - 96,866; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Akin is seeking an Annual Fund Manager to lead the strategy, execution, and growth of their Annual Fund. The role involves driving donor acquisition and retention efforts through data-informed campaigns.

Candidates should have 3–5+ years in annual giving, excellent communication skills, and expertise in donor stewardship. This position offers a salary range of $80,725 - $96,866 and benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in annual giving or fundraising.
• Experience with campaigns and segmentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual fund strategy.
• Manage multi-channel fundraising campaigns.
• Cultivate and steward annual donor relationships.
• Use CRM for donor management and reporting.
• Oversee budget and campaign execution.

Skills

Annual giving

Donor stewardship

Fundraising campaigns

CRM databases

Data analysis

Communication skills

Job description

The Annual Fund Manager leads the strategy, execution, and growth of Akin’s Annual Fund, driving donor acquisition, retention, and engagement. This role is responsible for building a sustainable base of individual donors through thoughtful storytelling, donor engagement, and data-informed campaigns. This includes executing a comprehensive, data-informed annual giving program that includes multi‑channel campaigns, donor journeys, stewardship, and pipeline development. The Annual Fund Manager plays a key role in advancing Akin’s mission by increasing donor participation, retention, and unrestricted revenue.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Annual Fund Strategy & Campaign Management

• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual fund strategy aligned with Akin’s mission and revenue goals
• Use donor analytics to inform segmentation and strategy
• Develop and manage multi‑channel campaigns (email, direct mail, digital, social)
• Serve as campaign manager across teams and vendors
• Build and manage campaign production timelines in close collaboration with the Marketing & Communications team

Donor Acquisition, Retention & Growth

• Design and implement donor retention and upgrade strategies, including a welcome series and second gift within 45 days
• Partner with development leadership to identify and transition donors to major gift opportunities
• Ensure timely, meaningful donor acknowledgments and impact reporting
• Responsible for segmentation of audiences (new, active, lapsed, monthly, mid‑level and strategies to increase retention and reengage lapsed donors
• Design strategy and expand monthly giving program

Stewardship & Donor Experience

• Cultivate and steward a portfolio of annual donors and prospects with an emphasis on relationship‑building
• Ensure timely, meaningful donor acknowledgments and impact reporting
• Oversee impact messaging that goes to annual donors on a regular basis
• Support the development and execution of the annual impact report and other impact materials for donors

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with communications/marketing to align fundraising messaging with Akin’s voice and brand
• Work closely with development team members on integrated fundraising strategies and donor journeys

Data, Reporting & Performance Management

• Utilize Akin’s CRM to manage donor records, segmentation, and campaign tracking
• Analyze donor behavior, campaign performance, and retention metrics to inform strategy
• Prepare regular reports and insights for leadership to support decision‑making Work in collaboration with the Database team to prepare reports for leadership

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and manage the annual fund budget
• Oversee external vendors (mail services, digital platforms, creative support)
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of all campaign elements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of annual giving, donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, and nonprofit fundraising best practices
• Skill in developing and managing multi‑channel fundraising campaigns, donor segmentation, and donor retention strategies
• Ability to analyze donor data, campaign performance, and fundraising metrics to inform strategy and decision‑making
• Skill in relationship building, donor cultivation, stewardship, and donor communications
• Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, budgets, vendors, and priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency with CRM databases, reporting tools, Microsoft Office, and digital fundraising platforms
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling donor‑centered messaging
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Commitment to advancing Akin's mission through donor engagement, relationship management, and revenue growth.

Working Environment

This job is performed in a professional office environment. Some travel is required throughout Washington State with monthly required in‑person meetings in Seattle.

Hybrid Work Arrangements

Hybrid work is a benefit of Akin’s flexible workplace but cannot be offered for all positions. Some positions require daily presence in the office. Hybrid work arrangements may be adjusted or rescinded based upon business needs.

Physical Demands

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; occasionally to reach, stoop and kneel
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Regular, predictable attendance is required

Minimum Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in annual giving or fundraising
• Experience with campaigns and segmentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an organization with a community‑centered or equity‑driven mission.
• Familiarity with donor journey mapping and behavior‑based donor segmentation.
• Comfort with A/B testing, campaign analytics, and marketing automation

Salary Range and Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position.

The target starting pay for this position is $80,725 - $96,866, typically within the first half of these ranges. Actual offers will be based on individual qualifications relevant to the role and will not take an applicant’s pay history into account.

The range above allows our employees room for growth during their tenure in the position.

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