Individual Giving Manager - Donor Campaigns Lead

Foundation List; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Democracy Now! in New York City is seeking an Experienced Individual Giving Manager to lead our fundraising program. You will direct digital and direct mail campaigns, cultivate mid-level donors, and supervise interns and volunteers while reporting to the Director of Development.

You will oversee donor pipelines, manage CRM data, and coordinate events and stewardship activities. The role requires 3+ years in nonprofit fundraising and a passion for independent journalism.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in nonprofit fundraising or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year developing campaign materials with clean, compelling copy.
• At least 1 year working with individual donors giving $1,000+.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and respond quickly to opportunities.
• Experience managing data in a CRM.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in digital fundraising tools including CRM and email marketing.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Volunteer/intern coordination or management experience.
• Familiarity with prospect research software.
• Familiarity with and commitment to the mission of Democracy Now!.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive individual giving strategy with the Director of Development.
• Lead digital and direct mail fundraising campaigns, including strategy, copywriting, layout, execution and analysis.
• Oversee monthly giving program from solicitation to stewardship.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors who give $1,000 to $5,000 annually, plus manage a portfolio of prospects.
• Maintain donor engagement records for donors and prospects.
• Lead research to build pipelines for the portfolio and related roles.
• Provide support on phones, email, and gift acknowledgements.
• Stay updated on giving trends through surveys and professional development.
• Recruit and hire for the internship program; supervise interns and volunteers.
• Plan and execute donor stewardship and cultivation events; promote attendance.

Skills

Non-profit fundraising

Copywriting

Donor relations

Project management

CRM experience

Communication

Digital fundraising

Planning

Volunteer coordination

Prospect research

Mission alignment

Job description

Democracy Now! in New York City is seeking an Experienced Individual Giving Manager to lead our fundraising program. You will direct digital and direct mail campaigns, cultivate mid-level donors, and supervise interns and volunteers while reporting to the Director of Development.

You will oversee donor pipelines, manage CRM data, and coordinate events and stewardship activities. The role requires 3+ years in nonprofit fundraising and a passion for independent journalism.