Fundraising Manager (Volunteer Leadership Role)

The Rescue Crew; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rescue Crew, Inc. is seeking a Fundraising Manager to lead the development and execution of fundraising strategies that support growth and sustainability. The role focuses on building donor relationships, driving campaigns, and strengthening fundraising systems.

You will manage donor engagement, partnerships with corporate and major donors, and stewardship programs while leveraging Givebutter and other tools to track performance and improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute fundraising strategies and campaigns
• Plan and oversee giving initiatives (including Q4 giving season)
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue streams
• Build and maintain relationships with donors
• Develop corporate and major donor partnerships
• Support donor communication and stewardship efforts
• Increase “Life Preservers” (monthly giving) and “Anchor Donor” (large donor) programs
• Leverage Givebutter (donor platform) and other tools to manage fundraising efforts
• Track performance of campaigns and identify improvements
• Ensure donor data is maintained and utilized effectively
• Partner with Events Manager on fundraising events
• Collaborate on messaging and campaigns
• Align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities
• Increased and more consistent fundraising revenue
• Strong donor relationships and retention
• Effective, well‑executed campaigns
• Clear visibility into fundraising performance

Job description

Role Summary

The Fundraising Manager leads the development and execution of fundraising strategies to support the organization’s growth and sustainability. This role focuses on building donor relationships, driving campaigns, and strengthening fundraising systems.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Campaigns

• Develop and execute fundraising strategies and campaigns
• Plan and oversee giving initiatives (including Q4 giving season)
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue streams

Donor Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with donors
• Develop corporate and major donor partnerships
• Support donor communication and stewardship efforts
• Increase “Life Preservers” (monthly giving) and “Anchor Donor” (large donor) programs

Systems & Tools

• Leverage Givebutter (donor platform) and other tools to manage fundraising efforts
• Track performance of campaigns and identify improvements
• Ensure donor data is maintained and utilized effectively

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Partner with Events Manager on fundraising events
• Collaborate on messaging and campaigns
• Align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities

Success Looks Like

• Increased and more consistent fundraising revenue
• Strong donor relationships and retention
• Effective, well‑executed campaigns
• Clear visibility into fundraising performance