Annual Giving & Donor Relations Manager

The Franklin Institute; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401K, life insurance & disability

Paid time off & holidays

Wellness program benefits

Job summary

The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Manager of Individual Giving to oversee the Annual Fund, Benefactor Society, and Benjamin Franklin Legacy Society. This role focuses on translating fundraising opportunities to current and prospective donors to communicate the value of supporting TFI, while building strategic relationships and driving engagement.

You will manage a donor-centric program, analyze data to optimize campaigns, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, preferably in a science center or museum setting.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Raiser’s Edge or similar database. Ability to create and pull reports to execute tasks.
• Operational Execution: Proven self-starter capable of managing multiple diverse, deadline-driven projects simultaneously with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong writing and verbal skills with the ability to work independently and effectively across multiple teams.
• Ability to think strategically and maintain a donor-centric mindset.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Annual Fund, Benefactor Society, and Benjamin Franklin Legacy Society activities.
• Create and manage a detailed annual appeal plan, timeline, content, and budget with clear fundraising targets.
• Collaborate on marketing collateral to support annual programs and track results.
• Build and maintain relationships with Benefactor Society members and develop upgrade opportunities.
• Partner with events and major gifts teams to engage stakeholders and expand donor networks.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Excel

Job description

The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Manager of Individual Giving to oversee the Annual Fund, Benefactor Society, and Benjamin Franklin Legacy Society. This role focuses on translating fundraising opportunities to current and prospective donors to communicate the value of supporting TFI, while building strategic relationships and driving engagement.

You will manage a donor-centric program, analyze data to optimize campaigns, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to