Annual Giving Strategy Lead | Donor Growth & Retention

Easterseals NH; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life &Dis

Disability Insurance

PTO from day one

10 paid holidays (floating holiday)

403(b) employer match up to 3%

Tuition reimbursement after one year

Student loan repayment after one year

Wellness programs: nutritionCounseling

NH Veteran-Friendly Business

Recovery-friendly workplace

Job summary

Easterseals NH is seeking an Annual Giving Manager to lead the Major Gifts team’s annual giving program, targeting $650,000–$800,000 in unrestricted operating support from individuals through multi-channel direct response campaigns for gifts up to $999.

You will develop a comprehensive annual giving strategy, manage multi-channel campaigns, and collaborate with Major Gifts Officers to advance donors along the pipeline. Strong data analytics and donor stewardship are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or eight years of directly related experience.
• 3–5 years of annual giving or direct response fundraising experience.
• Proven success managing multi-channel fundraising campaigns.
• Strong fundraising copywriting skills.
• Experience using donor databases/CRM platforms for analysis and strategy, especially Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge.
• Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual giving strategy to meet revenue targets.
• Manage a portfolio of direct response campaigns including direct mail, email, annual fundraising and challenge campaigns.
• Work with marketing on messaging, branding and website giving.
• Forecast revenue and track progress toward annual goals.
• Design segmentation strategies and upgrade pathways from entry-level to leadership annual giving and major gifts.
• Collaborate with Major Gifts Officers to identify qualification-ready prospects.
• Monitor KPIs and donor retention, ROI by channel.
• Ensure timely donor stewardship and impact communications.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Eight years of directly related experience substituted for degree

Three to five years in annual giving or direct response fundraising

Strong fundraising copywriting skills

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Job description

Easterseals NH is seeking an Annual Giving Manager to lead the Major Gifts team’s annual giving program, targeting $650,000–$800,000 in unrestricted operating support from individuals through multi-channel direct response campaigns for gifts up to $999.

You will develop a comprehensive annual giving strategy, manage multi-channel campaigns, and collaborate with Major Gifts Officers to advance donors along the pipeline. Strong data analytics and donor stewardship are essential.