FUNDRAISING OPERATIONS MANAGER

American Academy of Neurology; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Generous PTO & Holidays

Wellness programs

Parental, family & bereavement leave

Job summary

The American Academy of Neurology is seeking a Fundraising Operations Manager to strengthen the organization’s operational base for fundraising growth. You will build and manage systems, campaign support, and donor stewardship, partnering with Development, data, CRM, and analytics to drive performance.

Based in Minneapolis, MN, this hybrid role requires collaboration across teams, travel up to 10%, and occasional evenings/weekends to support fundraising initiatives and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications/marketing, nonprofit/public administration, fundraising or philanthropic studies or related area required.
• Minimum 5 years of operations management experience in fundraising or philanthropy, preferably in healthcare or mission-driven orgs.
• Experience with CRM implementation, workflow automation, reporting and analytics; strong collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage systems and processes to support fundraising programs and campaigns.
• Serve as a cross-functional facilitator between Development, Data & Information, prospect research, CRM, campaign execution, and donor stewardship.
• Translate fundraising strategy into scalable operations, dashboards, and analytics for leadership and stakeholders.
• Foster collaborative relationships and drive growth through operational excellence.

Skills

Collaboration

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, communications/marketing, nonprofit/public administration, fundraising or philanthropic studies or related area

Tools

CRM systems

Workflow automation

Data reporting & analytics

Job description

What you'll do.

The Fundraising Operations Manager plays a critical role in building and strengthening the operational foundation needed to grow the organization's fundraising program. This internally facing role builds and manages all of the necessary systems, fundraising and campaign support for the organization's mission to fund neuroscience research, with an initial focus on research and public education. Serving as a trusted internal partner and cross‑functional facilitator, this role connects Development with teams across data and information, prospect research, CRM, campaign execution, reporting, analytics, and donor stewardship to ensure the organization has the insight, structure, and operational support needed to drive meaningful fundraising growth.

Who we are.

Join a diverse community of fun, energetic, and dedicated employees and members who are committed to supporting neurologists worldwide in providing exceptional care to their patients. The AAN's vision is to be indispensable to our members, and we continue to embrace our values of Community, Leadership, Well‑being and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Together, we pursue our mission to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all.

The AAN, founded in Minneapolis in 1948, supports and represents more than 40,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals worldwide who provide crucial patient care, seek new cures and treatments for brain disease and work to ensure patient access to the right care. Our headquarters is in a stunning, energy‑efficient office, located in downtown Minneapolis's dynamic Mill District, and our public policy office is near the action on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Both locations offer easy access to light rail, major bus lines, parking options, walking/biking paths, and a myriad of dining and entertainment choices, making it a vibrant hub for everyone.

What we look for.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications/marketing, nonprofit/public administration, fundraising or philanthropic studies or related area required

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of operations management experience in fundraising, advancement, or philanthropy ideally within healthcare, academic medicine, research, association or mission‑driven organizations.
• Strong desire and proven ability to operationalize fundraising strategy through intentional and ongoing collaboration.
• Demonstrated success building effective fundraising operations, including CRM implementation, workflow automation, reporting and analytics.
• Exceptional collaborator, with experience working across organizational disciplines with long‑term relationships and results in mind.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and comfortable operating in an emerging function with limited initial resources.
• Experience in inaugural or start‑up fundraising functions is preferred.
• Experience in Donor CRM implementation leadership is preferred.

Relevant education and/or experience exceeding the required qualifications may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.

Travel Requirements: Some travel required—up to 10%. Ability to legally travel outside of the United States is required.

Location: Minneapolis, MN and is identified as hybrid (required to work in the office with the ability to work remotely part of the week).

Schedule: Some evening and weekends required.

What we offer.

• Thrive at Work and Beyond
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Generous PTO & Holidays
  • Comprehensive wellness programs
  • Paid parental, family, and bereavement leave
• Benefits to Secure Your Future
  • Competitive salary & incentive program
  • 10.5% 401(k) contribution & financial planning resources
  • Paid life, and both long- and short-term disability insurance
• Benefits to Grow With Us
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training programs
  • Monetary years of service recognition awards
• Feel Recognized & Connected (Culture & Community)
  • Employee awards & peer recognition to celebrate excellence
  • Team‑building events & company celebrations to foster connections
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives to create a culture where everyone belongs
  • Volunteer days & charitable giving programs to make an impact beyond the workplace
• Health & Happiness (Medical, Dental, Vision & More)
  • Comprehensive health coverage with medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Telemedicine & mental health resources for accessible care
  • Onsite workout facility, gender‑neutral restroom, wellness and lactation rooms
  • Transportation subsidy
  • Flavored waters & on‑site fitness

The American Academy of Neurology is an equal opportunity employer.