Giving Manager

Rain City Rock Camp; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Rain City Rock Camp seeks a part-time Giving Manager to lead our donor-engagement programs, building a pipeline from monthly donors to major gifts. You will partner with the Executive Director and Board to grow giving, steward supporters, and expand community involvement.

The role emphasizes hands-on fundraising work with strategic planning, donor communications, and collaboration across marketing, programs, and events.

Qualifications

• Experience in donor engagement and stewardship.
• Ability to grow major gift revenue and manage donor portfolios.
• Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising best practices and donor communications.

Responsibilities

• Grow major gift revenue to $100,000+ per fiscal year through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Grow the monthly giving community to 200 donors by Spring 2028.
• Attend board meetings and educate board members in donor engagement and recruitment.
• Identify opportunities for matching donor campaigns and employer matching gifts.
• Send thank‑you notes and plan donor appreciation events.
• Invite donors to program events and coordinate with program leadership.
• Maintain donor records and plan year-end and spring campaigns in Salesforce.
• Coordinate donor experience and ensure campaigns are mobile-friendly.
• Collaborate with staff to align storytelling, marketing, and programs for donor engagement.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Donor relations

Major gifts

Nonprofit fundraising

Board engagement

Salesforce

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Position Description

This ongoing, part-time hourly position leads Rain City Rock Camp’s individual giving programs. The Giving Manager will build upon the organization’s giving plan to grow and steward a community of donors at every giving level, from $5 monthly donors to major donors, with the goal to grow major gifts, one time donations, corporate matching and monthly donors. This role also partners with our Board of Directors, training and supporting board members in donor engagement and recruitment.

This position is ideal for a self-directed, relationship-oriented fundraiser who believes every gift matters and who can balance strategy with hands‑on execution and team collaboration.

Relevant Organization Details

Our current 6 year average giving numbers and our growth goals by January 2028 are:

Company Matching: $7,000 grow to $10,000

Individual Contributions (includes monthly donors): $35,000 grow to $50,000

Major Donors (1K +): $60,000 grow to $100,000

Our current budget is $400,000. Individual Giving and Company Matching 40%, Program and Event fees 15%, and Grants and Corporate Giving 45%. While we have historically been closer to an equal 33% split, our pay-what-you-can model for all programs and events has increased the amount of scholarships offered each year and shifted our income goals to reflect this organizational priority.

Key Responsibilities (estimated hours per month):

• Major Donor Growth — 8–10 hours/month
  • Grow major gift revenue to $100,000+ per fiscal year through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a major donor portfolio.
  • Identify and research prospective major donors.
  • Conduct in‑person and virtual donor meetings.
  • This work is led in conjunction with the Executive Director and Board
• Monthly Donor Growth — 5 hours/month
  • Grow our monthly giving community to 200 monthly donors by RCRC’s 20th anniversary celebration in Spring of 2028.
  • Gather prospective donor leads from all staff and board members.
  • Create welcoming, accessible asks for recurring gifts at every level.
• Board Meetings and Board Engagement — 4 hours/month
  • Attend board meetings and share updates on individual giving progress.
  • Educate board members in donor engagement and recruitment, and support them in making connections.
• Matching Gifts and Community Outreach — 3–5 hours/month
  • Identify opportunities for matching donor campaigns and employer matching gift programs.
  • Reach out to local companies about tabling or other opportunities to share about RCRC, coordinating with the Marketing and Design Manager to identify opportunities and the Volunteer and Teaching Artist Manager to find volunteers.
  • This work is led independently.
• Donor Retention and Stewardship — 2 hours/month
  • Send thank‑you notes and personalized acknowledgments.
  • Plan donor appreciation events and moments.
  • Partner with the Director of Programs to involve youth participants in thank‑you cards and other stewardship.
  • Foster relationships with large scale donors, setting up in person meetings as needed.
• Inviting Donors to Program Events — 1–3 hours/month
  • Invite donors to showcases and program events so they can experience Rock Camp Magic firsthand, coordinating with the Director of Programs.
• Donor Records, Appeals, and Reporting — 4-6 hours/month
  • Maintain accurate donor records and track interactions in Salesforce.
  • Plan and carry out individual giving appeals, such as year‑end and spring campaigns, on a 12‑month giving calendar.
  • Track progress toward giving goals and share regular updates with the Executive Director.
• Website and Donor experience — 2-3 hours/month
  • Coordinate with our tech advisor to ensure the donor giving experience is well thought out, easily tracked and works on both mobile and desktop devices.
  • Keep giving campaign goals up to date on the website.
• Staff meetings and Coordinating — 4-6 hours/month
  • Work with staff to coordinate story telling, marketing, and program offerings to identify areas of natural connection with donors.
  • Provide guidance on messaging, timing and specific asks that the Director of Programming or Director of Volunteer and Teaching Artists might have for donor support during programs or events.
  • Attend regular meetings to ensure organizational continuity across all roles and responsibilities and how those roles can support your goals.