Individual Giving Manager

Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) seeks a strategic, relationship-focused Individual Giving Manager to drive mid-level giving and legacy/planned giving. You will design cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans to grow and retain a portfolio of donors across these streams.

You will identify rising donors from grassroots, events, and annual giving, translate passion into support, craft donor-centric communications, and manage moves management in our CRM to boost retention

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business- or social services-related field.
• At least 3 years fundraising and public relations experience in nonprofit.
• Familiar with CRM platforms to track moves management metrics.
• Understanding of basic planned giving vehicles; CFRE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for mid-level donors and planned gifts.
• Identify rising donors from grassroots, events, and annual giving to expand higher-tier giving.
• Advance legacy programs including bequests and trusts through planning conversations.
• Draft donor communications: appeal letters, impact updates, proposals, and stewardship messages.
• Use CRM tools to track donor interactions and optimize retention.

Skills

Donor relations

Strategic fundraising

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or social services

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser's Edge

CRM databases

Job description

SARRC is seeking a strategic, relationship-focused Individual Giving Manager to power our mission of advancing research and providing lifelong support for individuals with autism and their families.

In this role, you will lead high-impact strategy across two vital funding streams: mid-level giving and legacy/planned giving. You will be the architect of a sustainable individual donor pipeline while translating donor passion into meaningful support through authentic relationship building, data-informed outreach, and inspiring stewardship.

Why SARRC?

At SARRC, we don't just provide services-we build inclusive communities and lead international research. Joining our team means your daily work directly enhances the quality of life for individuals with autism across their lifespan.

Your Role

• Portfolio Strategy & Growth: Design and execute cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans to grow and retain a portfolio of mid-level donors ($1,000-$9,999) and prospective planned givers.
• Pipeline Development: Identify rising donors from SARRC’s grassroots, event, and annual giving bases, moving them seamlessly into higher-tier giving relationships.
• Legacy Program Advancement: Build awareness of planned giving opportunities (bequests, beneficiary designations, trusts) and guide donors through meaningful legacy planning conversations.
• Donor-Centric Communications: Draft compelling appeal letters, impact updates, proposals, and personalized stewardship messages that clearly articulate SARRC’s vision and community impact.
• Data & Workflow Management: Utilize CRM tools to track donor interactions, evaluate pipeline health, and optimize donor retention rates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree with a business-related and/or social services specialization from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience within a not-for-profit in a fundraising and public relations role.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar customer management databases) to track moves management metrics.
• Understanding of basic planned giving vehicles (e.g., wills, trusts, IRA distributions) and ability to work with our Professional Advisory Council.
• CFRE preferred, not required.

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Ability to flex schedule for evening and weekend availability as needed

Benefits include:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 16 days per year Paid Time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance(majority of coverage paid for by SARRC)
• Professional development annual benefit of $1000
• 401(k) with 50% company matchup to 6%

Our Story

Established in 1997, the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicatedtoautism research,education, evidence-basedtreatment, andcommunityoutreach.We are one of the only autism organizations in the world that provides a lifetime of services for individuals and their families while also conducting cutting edge research.