Annual Giving & Donor Relations Manager

Association of Fundraising Professionals; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary YMCA membership

Paid time off

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

YMCA of Montclair is seeking a Development and Annual Giving Manager to coordinate annual giving campaigns, donor cultivation, and stewardship. Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, you will help implement fundraising initiatives to advance the Y’s mission.

The role emphasizes relationship building, project management, and hands-on fundraising with opportunities for growth, including exposure to major gifts and capital campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in nonprofit fundraising or related field.
• Minimum four years of nonprofit fundraising, annual giving, or related experience.
• Experience supporting fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and stewardship activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and build donor/community relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and implementation of annual giving campaigns (employee, member, community).
• Identify opportunities to increase donor participation and strengthen annual giving.
• Manage campaign timelines, communications, and follow-up activities.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop fundraising appeals and donor communications.
• Track campaign progress and prepare fundraising reports.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Relationship building

Donor relations

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field/experience

Tools

Donor management databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

YMCA of Montclair is seeking a Development and Annual Giving Manager to coordinate annual giving campaigns, donor cultivation, and stewardship. Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, you will help implement fundraising initiatives to advance the Y’s mission.

The role emphasizes relationship building, project management, and hands-on fundraising with opportunities for growth, including exposure to major gifts and capital campaigns.