Remote Annual Giving Operations Manager

Santa-Clara-University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara University in Palo Alto is seeking an Annual Giving Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the Annual Giving team, ensuring efficient processes and reliable reporting. You will coordinate with the Reunion Giving, Direct Appeals, Digital Engagement, and Student Digital Engagement teams to optimize donor data usage and drive comprehensive program success.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree, at least five years in nonprofit or higher education settings, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; nonprofit or higher education experience preferred.
• Minimum five years of professional experience in development or university operations.
• Experience with fundraising databases and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Annual Giving team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare reports, donor briefings, proposals, and data extractions from CLARA.
• Coordinate budgeting, travel, meetings, and onboarding for staff and processes.
• Support Executive Director with events, logistics, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Exceptional verbal, writing, and res e

Strong interpersonal abilities

Proactive organized detail-oriented

Project and deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CLARA donor database (Blackbaud CLARA)

Workday

Concur

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Docs/Drive

Job description

Santa Clara University in Palo Alto is seeking an Annual Giving Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the Annual Giving team, ensuring efficient processes and reliable reporting. You will coordinate with the Reunion Giving, Direct Appeals, Digital Engagement, and Student Digital Engagement teams to optimize donor data usage and drive comprehensive program success.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree, at least five years in nonprofit or higher education settings, and