Remote Fundraising Manager: Donor Growth & Campaigns

American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan (SIMPLE IRA)

PSLF eligibility

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

The Fundraising Manager at American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association leads donor acquisition, retention, and growth, designing peer-to-peer campaigns, annual giving, and donor engagement programs to build a sustainable pipeline.

This remote role requires travel 50–75% and base in Kentucky; you will cultivate donors, manage sponsorships, coordinate events, and align fundraising with ASHBA programs, reports, and board partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, fundraising, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of fundraising experience, focusing on annual campaigns, peer-to-peer fundraising, or donor engagement.
• Demonstrated success in running fundraising campaigns and growing donor participation.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with diverse supporters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including donor appeals and campaign messaging.
• Proficiency in CRM and donor database systems (e.g., DonorPerfect, Salesforce, Bloomerang).
• Organized, self-motivated, and results driven.
• Passion for the equestrian industry and familiarity with the American Saddlebred breed is a plus.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds; travel 50–75%.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute annual giving campaigns, including digital appeals, mailings, and recurring donor programs.
• Develop and manage a broad portfolio of donors, focusing on growing participation and long-term donor engagement.
• Design and implement peer-to-peer fundraising models to increase grassroots support.
• Create donor upgrade strategies to move supporters into higher giving tiers over time.
• Coordinate matching gift opportunities, workplace giving programs, and event sponsorships.
• Maintain regular, meaningful contact with donors through personal outreach, impact reports, and updates.
• Coordinate and participate in donor cultivation activities such as tours, appreciation events, and community campaigns.
• Ensure proper acknowledgment and recognition of gifts in a timely and meaningful manner.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to highlight donor and peer fundraising stories.
• Work with ASHBA staff, board members, and volunteers to support development initiatives.

Skills

Donor relations

Campaign management

Fundraising strategy

CRM systems

Communication

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management

Tools

DonorPerfect

Salesforce

Bloomerang

Job description

The Fundraising Manager at American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association leads donor acquisition, retention, and growth, designing peer-to-peer campaigns, annual giving, and donor engagement programs to build a sustainable pipeline.

This remote role requires travel 50–75% and base in Kentucky; you will cultivate donors, manage sponsorships, coordinate events, and align fundraising with ASHBA programs, reports, and board partnerships.