Corporate and Foundation Giving Manager

AARP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to ending senior poverty as a Corporate and Foundation Giving Manager. This role offers the chance to engage in impactful fundraising campaigns, manage donor relations, and streamline processes to enhance organizational success. With a focus on collaboration and ethical standards, you will play a vital role in fostering community connections and advancing equity. Enjoy a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to drive fundraising efforts, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401(k) Plan

100% Company-Funded Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fundraising experience with corporate and foundation funders.
• Strong management skills for all aspects of the fundraising process.

Responsibilities

• Manage donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Achieve fundraising goals and ensure compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

Fundraising Experience

Donor Relations

Communication Skills

Independent Judgment

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

AARP Foundation works for and with vulnerable people over 50 to end senior poverty and reduce financial hardship by building economic opportunity. As a charitable affiliate of AARP, we serve AARP members and nonmembers alike. Through vigorous legal advocacy and evidence-based solutions, and by strengthening supportive community connections, we foster resilience, advance equity and restore hope.

The Corporate and Foundation Giving Manager engages in work associated with fundraising campaigns for the organization. Designs and implements organization-wide donor relations and the stewardship system to promote interaction with and recognition of donors at all levels. Collaborates with management to identify opportunities to streamline fundraising processes and to develop new procedures that support the business unit/department.

Responsibilities

• Manages the identification, cultivation, solicitation and/or stewardship of the donors and prospective donors assigned within their respective donor/prospect pool or fundraising channel.
• Participates in the effort to establish an effective case for support (value proposition) and provides feedback on how it resonates with their respective assigned prospective donor pool.
• Manages aspects of the fundraising process (e.g., identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, systems/processing, stewardship) within their respective donor/prospect pool or function.
• Manages appropriate resources and processes to help ensure personal and departmental success in meeting organizational and personal objectives and goals.
• Achieves fundraising goals and expectations as defined.
• Performs duties in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and board policies (e.g., gift acceptance) pertaining to gifts, contributions, grants and other charitable support raised.
• Adheres to ethical standards established by Association of Fundraising Professionals and National Association of Charitable Gift Planners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years plus fundraising experience, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding Corporate and foundation institutional funders.
• Strong ability to manage all aspects of the fundraising process, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, processing, and stewardship.

Preferred:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.