Donor Relations & Annual Giving Manager

Montclair Ymca; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Montclair in Montclair, NJ invites applications for a Development & Annual Giving Manager. This hands‑on role coordinates annual giving campaigns, supports donor cultivation and stewardship, and helps implement fundraising initiatives to advance the Y's mission.

Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, you will collaborate with staff to engage donors and the community. The ideal candidate is organized and relationship‑oriented, capable of managing multiple projects with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of four years nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Experience supporting fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and stewardship activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through on assigned projects.
• Strong interpretation skills and a genuine interest in building donor and community relationships.
• Experience using donor management databases and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and implementation of the YMCA of Montclair’s annual giving campaigns, including employee, member, and community giving.
• Work with the Chief Philanthropy Officer to identify opportunities to increase donor participation and strengthen annual giving.
• Manage campaign timelines, communications, and follow-up activities to ensure fundraising initiatives stay on track.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop fundraising appeals, campaign materials, and donor communications.
• Track campaign progress, prepare fundraising reports, and assist in evaluating results.
• Support fundraising events and other development initiatives as needed.
• Maintain accurate donor records in the donor management system.
• Coordinate gift processing, donor acknowledgements, and related record-keeping.
• Prepare donor lists, fundraising reports, and other materials to support development activities.
• Help monitor grant deadlines and reporting requirements.

Skills

Relationship building

Project management

Communication

Independent work

Multitasking

Fundraising knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Donor management databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

The YMCA of Montclair in Montclair, NJ invites applications for a Development & Annual Giving Manager. This hands‑on role coordinates annual giving campaigns, supports donor cultivation and stewardship, and helps implement fundraising initiatives to advance the Y's mission.

Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, you will collaborate with staff to engage donors and the community. The ideal candidate is organized and relationship‑oriented, capable of managing multiple projects with strong