Annual Giving & Donor Engagement Manager

Colorado Symphony; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Annual Giving Manager at the Colorado Symphony leads planning, execution, and evaluation of annual giving campaigns to grow donor support. The role requires collaboration with development, marketing, and artistic staff to ensure consistent messaging and meaningful engagement.

You will analyze data to upgrade donor levels, manage segmentation, and coordinate multi-channel appeals, with hybrid work options in Colorado Springs. A nonprofit background and degree in a relevant field are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Annual Giving and multi-channel campaigns.
• Strong written and verbal communication for donor engagement.
• Knowledge of philanthropy, stewardship, and donor retention.
• Proven project management for fundraising initiatives.
• Experience with donor databases/CRM and data-driven strategy.
• Hybrid work capability and attention to deadlines.
• Interest in performing arts organizations is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and evaluation of annual giving campaigns.
• Develop solicitation strategies and donor segmentation.
• Coordinate mail, email, and digital appeals.
• Track progress against revenue goals and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with development, marketing, and artistic staff.
• Analyze data to deepen donor relationships and upgrade giving.

Skills

Annual Giving

Fundraising

Donor communications

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

CRM / donor databases

Data analytics

Hybrid work

Arts familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Analytics tools

Job description

The Annual Giving Manager at the Colorado Symphony leads planning, execution, and evaluation of annual giving campaigns to grow donor support. The role requires collaboration with development, marketing, and artistic staff to ensure consistent messaging and meaningful engagement.

You will analyze data to upgrade donor levels, manage segmentation, and coordinate multi-channel appeals, with hybrid work options in Colorado Springs. A nonprofit background and degree in a relevant field are preferred.