Annual Giving & Donor Engagement Lead

Kenneth Young Center; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenneth Young Center is seeking a full-time Manager of Annual Giving to lead fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship. This role is crucial for securing philanthropic support and engaging individual and corporate donors.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of fundraising experience, exceptional communication skills, and expertise in donor management and campaign execution. The position involves collaboration with various departments to align fundraising strategies with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated success in annual giving and fundraising campaigns.
• Strong storytelling skills focused on donor engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual giving strategies to achieve revenue goals.
• Manage and analyze donor and fundraising data.
• Research and author grant applications and reports.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor stewardship

Written communication

Project management

Knowledge of nonprofit practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Donor database/CRM

Job description

Kenneth Young Center is seeking a full-time Manager of Annual Giving to lead fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship. This role is crucial for securing philanthropic support and engaging individual and corporate donors.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of fundraising experience, exceptional communication skills, and expertise in donor management and campaign execution. The position involves collaboration with various departments to align fundraising strategies with organizational goals.