Donor Growth & Engagement Manager

Paylocity; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ADAPT Community Network in New York City is seeking an experienced Individual Giving Manager to advance donor engagement and build a sustainable pipeline of annual, mid-level, and major gift supporters.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Partnerships and will collaborate with leadership, program staff, and volunteers to strengthen donor relationships and drive philanthropic revenue.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience in the nonprofit space.
• Experience in sales, relationship management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting fundraising campaigns and donor engagement initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must maintain the strictest confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects.
• Develop and implement annual giving strategies to increase donor acquisition, retention, and upgrade rates.
• Cultivate and steward donors through meetings, events, calls, personalized outreach, and engagement opportunities.
• Manage recurring giving and monthly donor programs.
• Create donor communications, including appeals, stewardship materials, newsletters, and impact reports.
• Collaborate on year-end campaigns, Giving Tuesday initiatives, and other fundraising appeals.
• Identify and qualify major gift prospects through prospect research and donor analytics.
• Maintain accurate donor records, engagement activity, and revenue tracking within donor management systems.
• Coordinate donor recognition efforts and stewardship events.
• Work closely with Marketing to develop compelling donor-centered content and fundraising campaigns.
• Analyze individual giving performance and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Assist with volunteer fundraising committees and peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives.
• Support special events and organizational fundraising initiatives as needed.

Skills

Nonprofit experience

Relationship management

Donor engagement

Fundraising campaigns

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Time management

Donor management systems

Wealth screening tools

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Fundraising software

Email platforms

CRM systems

Job description

ADAPT Community Network in New York City is seeking an experienced Individual Giving Manager to advance donor engagement and build a sustainable pipeline of annual, mid-level, and major gift supporters.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Partnerships and will collaborate with leadership, program staff, and volunteers to strengthen donor relationships and drive philanthropic revenue.