Capital Campaign Manager

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bowery Mission, under Christian Herald Association Inc., is seeking a Campaign Manager to oversee a significant capital campaign aimed at expanding vital services. This position requires a minimum of three years in project management and a strong background in CRM systems like Salesforce.

You'll coordinate the campaign's day-to-day operations, work closely with development teams, and ensure fundraising goals are met. The compensation ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 annually, reflecting relevant experience and education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience, preferably 5+.
• Experience with CRM systems like Salesforce.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and implementation of the capital campaign.
• Partner with leadership and volunteers on fundraising strategies.
• Organize outreach efforts and maintain records in Salesforce CRM.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

CRM platforms (Salesforce)

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser's Edge

Job description

About The Bowery Mission

The Bowery Mission is a Christian, faith-based organization committed since the 1870s to serving people experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. The Bowery Mission meets essential needs and creates transformative communities with men, women, children, and families in New York so that we can together overcome homelessness and poverty and flourish.

About the Role

Join The Bowery Mission and play a vital role in a transformational capital campaign that will help expand services and change lives. As Campaign Manager, you will be a key member of the Development Team, supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of a major fundraising initiative. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented project manager who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys keeping complex initiatives moving forward.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the day-to-day coordination and implementation of the capital campaign, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and campaign activities stay on track.
• Partner with development leadership, campaign counsel, and volunteers to support fundraising strategy and execution.
• Coordinate campaign meetings, maintain project documentation, and prepare reports and progress updates for leadership.
• Support donor engagement by organizing outreach efforts, maintaining accurate records in Salesforce CRM and campaign databases, and preparing stewardship and recognition materials.
• Assist in planning campaign events, donor briefings, committee meetings, and site visits in collaboration with internal teams.
• Conduct donor and prospect research, track campaign performance, and help identify opportunities to strengthen fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• Embrace the organization’s Statement of Faith.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible project management or related professional experience (5+ years preferred).
• Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar systems.
• Exceptional organizational, project management, and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, build strong relationships, and work collaboratively across teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and committed to achieving ambitious fundraising goals.

Preferred

• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to meet and exceed goals; results oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for impact with excellence.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across internal teams to achieve shared objectives.
• Decision Quality: Makes good decisions using analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

Compensation

Salary commensurate with relevant education & experience: $80,000-$90,000 annually.

Application Process

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to qualified candidates who are selected for interviews. We sincerely appreciate all candidates for their interest in The Bowery Mission.