Donor Communications & Stewardship Manager

Buffalo Bill Center of the West; Cody (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming, seeks a Development Communications & Stewardship Manager to lead donor communications and personalized stewardship for the Development Department. You'll create content for appeals, acknowledgments, events, sponsorships, and reports, collaborating with leadership and the Development team on strategies and actions.

Requirements include 3–5 years in communications or development, CRM/database experience, and strong writing and project-management

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in a Communications, Marketing, and/or Development-related field.
• Experience with a CRM/database system and/or exposure to non-profit fundraising preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages all Development Department communications to the Center’s members and donors.
• Generates original content for acknowledgment letters, appeals, and other Center publications.
• Utilizes donor database to personalize interactions and stewardship actions.
• Continuously monitors and improves Development processes to increase donor retention and growth.
• Maintains understanding of departmental and Center funding priorities and articulates impact to supporters.
• Works with Graphics and PR & Marketing to ensure consistent Development presence across platforms.
• Manages an annual calendar for all planned communications and stewardship.
• Coordinates annual fall endowment fund reports with Accounting and Curatorial teams.
• Supports Points West magazine and manages digital version on WordPress and Member Portal.
• Maintains appropriate and accurate departmental records with confidentiality.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

The Raiser's Edge

WordPress

CRM database

Job description

Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming, seeks a Development Communications & Stewardship Manager to lead donor communications and personalized stewardship for the Development Department. You'll create content for appeals, acknowledgments, events, sponsorships, and reports, collaborating with leadership and the Development team on strategies and actions.

Requirements include 3–5 years in communications or development, CRM/database experience, and strong writing and project-management