Manager – Donor Engagement, Growth, and Stewardship

Jobtailor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Chicago seeks a strategic fundraiser to develop and execute data‑driven donor engagement programs, with a focus on annual giving and memorial/tribute initiatives, improving donor retention and lifetime value.

You will use Blackbaud and fundraising databases to analyze donor behavior, craft compelling communications, and lead cross‑functional projects; outstanding written and verbal communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible fundraising, annual giving, and donor engagement experience.
• Experience utilizing CRM systems (Blackbaud), fundraising databases, and reporting tools to drive fundraising decisions.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute data-driven strategies for donor engagement and retention.
• Utilize CRM to analyze donor behavior and identify growth opportunities.
• Create donor communications and annual fundraising appeals.
• Oversee memorial and tribute giving programs.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor Engagement

CRM Utilization

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud

Fundraising Databases

Reporting Tools

Job description

• Develop and execute data-driven strategies for donor engagement and retention.
• Utilize CRM to analyze donor behavior and identify growth opportunities.
• Create donor communications and annual fundraising appeals.
• Oversee memorial and tribute giving programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible fundraising, annual giving, and donor engagement experience.
• Experience utilizing CRM systems (Blackbaud), fundraising databases, and reporting tools to drive fundraising decisions.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing data-driven strategies for donor engagement and retention, utilizing CRM systems like Blackbaud for analysis and reporting. Strong capabilities in project management and effective communication are essential for creating impactful donor communications and overseeing fundraising initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Fundraising Experience
• Donor Engagement
• CRM Utilization
• Project Management
• Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Fundraising
• Annual Giving
• Data Analysis
• Reporting Tools
• Donor Behavior Analysis

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Collaboration Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

• Donor Communications
• Memorial Giving
• Tribute Giving

Tools & Technologies

• CRM Systems
• Blackbaud
• Fundraising Databases