Annual Giving & Donor Engagement Lead

Penland School of Craft; Penland (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to studios

Free classes during program periods

Employee discounts

Job summary

Penland School of Craft is seeking an Annual Giving Coordinator to lead fundraising strategies and campaigns aimed at securing between $600K and $1M annually. This role involves managing donor relationships, executing multi-channel campaigns, and collaborating with teams to enhance donor engagement. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years in fundraising, a background in using donor databases, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position includes a competitive salary range of $22.25–$29.32 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, membership, or sales/marketing.
• Experience managing or supporting fundraising campaigns.
• Ability to analyze data and use insights to inform strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual giving campaigns to drive donor acquisition and revenue growth.
• Manage relationships with annual fund donors.
• Collaborate on communication strategies to engage donors.

Skills

Strong relationship-building

Communication skills

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Donor databases/CRMs

Job description

Penland School of Craft is seeking an Annual Giving Coordinator to lead fundraising strategies and campaigns aimed at securing between $600K and $1M annually. This role involves managing donor relationships, executing multi-channel campaigns, and collaborating with teams to enhance donor engagement. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years in fundraising, a background in using donor databases, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position includes a competitive salary range of $22.25–$29.32 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package.