Manager of Annual Giving: Bucks County Community College

Bryn Mawr College; Bryn Mawr (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Bryn Mawr, PA is seeking a Manager of Annual Giving to lead fundraising efforts and manage the annual fund. The role involves developing strategies to increase donor acquisition and retention while collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in fundraising or development, demonstrating success in managing multi-channel campaigns. This position requires on-campus presence and occasional evening and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in annual giving, fundraising, or development in a higher education or nonprofit environment.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-channel fundraising campaigns.
• Experience with donor-centered messaging and proficiency with donor databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual fundraising efforts and manage the annual fund.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase donor acquisition and retention.
• Segment audiences and track donor behavior using CRM and fundraising data.

Skills

Donor-centered messaging

CRM proficiency

Multi-channel fundraising campaign management

Audience segmentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Donor databases

Job description

The Manager of Annual Giving leads Bucks County Community College’s annual fundraising efforts, developing & executing strategies to increase donor acquisition, retention, upgrades, & participation. This revenue-focused role manages the annual fund, including direct mail & digital campaigns, special appeals, recurring giving, & the College’s Day of Giving, with responsibility for growing annual fund revenue and donor pipelines. Working collaboratively with Advancement colleagues, the President’s Office, Marketing and Communications, alumni relations, and academic and student affairs partners, the Manager of Annual Giving aligns fundraising initiatives with institutional priorities and donor interests. The position plays a key role in strengthening donor engagement and identifying prospects for deeper involvement, referring qualified donors to major gift staff as appropriate. The Manager of Annual Giving develops & manages campaign plans and calendars; oversees vendors and budgets; and ensures timely execution and strong return on investment. Using CRM and fundraising data, this role segments audiences, tracks donor behavior, analyzes performance metrics, and adjusts strategies to improve participation, revenue, & the donor experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of 3 years of experience in annual giving, fundraising, or development in a higher education or nonprofit environment. Demonstrated success managing multi-channel fundraising campaigns, experience with donor-centered messaging, & proficiency with donor databases and CRM systems required. This position requires on-campus presence & occasional evening & weekend work during peak fundraising periods & College events.