Manager of Individual Giving

Philaculture; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

401K

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Manager of Individual Giving to lead the Annual Fund, Benefactor Society, and the Benjamin Franklin Legacy Society. You will translate opportunities to audiences and articulate the value of support to sustain the Institute’s science education mission.

You will build donor relationships, manage detailed plans, and collaborate on marketing collateral while using data to maximize results and partnering with the External Affairs team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, preferably in a science center or museum.
• Experience with Excel and Raiser's Edge or similar database; able to pull reports.
• Ability to manage multiple deadline-driven projects with a proactive mindset.
• Strong writing, verbal skills and cross-team collaboration.
• Donor-centric, strategic thinking and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Annual Fund, Benefactor Society and Benjamin Franklin Legacy Society.
• Create and manage annual appeal plan, timeline, content, and budget with targets.
• Collaborate with marketing and collateral teams to support programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with Benefactor Society members ($1,500–$4,999).
• Analyze data to drive strategy and maximize fundraising results.
• Partner with Development events and Major Gifts to create engagement opportunities.

Skills

Self-starter

Strategic thinking

Strong writing

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

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Manager of Individual Giving

Regular Full-Time Professional The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA, US

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

The Franklin Institute (TFI), the most visited museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, strives to be the world leader in promoting science and technology education and literacy through inspiring and engaging experiences that cultivate curiosity, critical thinking, and an understanding of the crucial role science plays in our lives.

At TFI, we provide an environment that is as nurturing as it is dynamic. Our team-oriented approach allows for ample learning and career growth opportunities. We think you will find the Institute offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents. We are eager for your input, ideas, and inspiration.

Position Description:

The Manager of Individual Giving is an important member of the External Affairs team at the Franklin Institute. The Manager is responsible for overseeing the Annual Fund, Benefactor Society, and Benjamin Franklin Legacy Society. The Manager will translate these exciting opportunities to current and future audiences to enhance and communicate the value of supporting TFI, and will:

• Annual Fund:
  • Create and manage a detailed annual appeal plan, timeline, content, and budget with clear fundraising targets and marketing goals.
  • Collaborate with team members on marketing activities and collateral needed to support annual programs.
  • Synthesize and Analyze data to execute an effective strategy and maximize results.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with a portfolio of Benefactor Society members (giving $1,500 to $4,999 annually), understanding their personal motivations to support, and maximizing opportunities to encourage further giving.
• Think holistically and strategically about Benefactor Society acquisition, renewals, and potential for upgrades.
• Exhibit creativity in strategy development and engagement of this important group of stakeholders.
• Track trends and stay current with new approaches to fundraising, effectively evaluating, testing and leveraging new ideas for TFI.
• Partner with the Manager of Development Events and Major Gifts Officer to create meaningful engagement opportunities for Benefactor Society members.
• In partnership with the Director of Development, ensure a robust strategy to share this planned giving opportunity with constituents.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, preferably in a science center or museum setting.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Raiser’s Edge or similar database. Ability to create and pull reports to execute tasks.
• Operational Execution: Proven self-starter capable of managing multiple diverse, deadline-driven projects simultaneously with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong writing and verbal skills with the ability to work independently and effectively across multiple teams.
• Ability to think strategically and maintain a donor-centric mindset.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with high attention to detail.

Status:Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000

Benefits Information:The Franklin Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision, 401K, life insurance and disability coverage. We also offer generous Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and numerous wellness program benefits.

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.

The Franklin Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or protected veteran status.