NatureServe · 1 month ago
Annual Fund & Database Manager
NatureServe is a leading source for biodiversity data in North America, collaborating with conservation scientists to protect the natural world. The Annual Fund & Database Manager is responsible for developing strategies to enhance annual philanthropic support, managing donor data, and executing fundraising campaigns.
AssociationNon ProfitWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Develop and implement short-, mid-, and long-term strategies for core and mid-level donor segments that are data-driven, relationship-based, and highly segmented
Lead the planning and execution of 3–4 annual fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, email, and digital fundraising
Manage donor acquisition strategies to build a strong and growing donor pipeline
Identify major gift prospects to the Major Gifts Director and CAO, and conduct prospect research
Provide thoughtful stewardship to retain and engage core, mid-level, recurring, and lapsed donors
Create compelling donor-centered content for appeals, stewardship, and campaign communications
Serve as the primary administrator for Salesforce NPSP, ensuring excellent data hygiene, workflow configuration, and system optimization for the Philanthropy team
Process gifts, acknowledgements and tax receipts accurately and promptly
Maintain and optimize Mailchimp and Salesforce integrations for targeted communications
Maintain and oversee Fundraise Up platform and online contribution workflows in Salesforce
Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, dashboards, KPIs, and campaign insights
Partner with the Finance team for monthly reconciliation of contributed revenue
Collaborate closely with the Communications & Marketing team to ensure timely development of campaign assets
Manage relationships with external vendors, including mailhouses, graphic designers, and print shops
Oversee content and promotion for 'other ways to give' such as stock gifts, Qualified Charitable Distributions, cryptocurrency, and employer matching gifts
Coordinate with third-party fundraising partners to support campaign goals
Utilize JIRA project management software to track and complete tasks across Philanthropy and Communications
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of experience in annual fund management and philanthropic operations
Advanced proficiency with Salesforce NPSP
Strong verbal and written communication skills (writing samples required)
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within and across teams
Experience with donor segmentation, stewardship, and campaign execution using digital technologies
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Experience in conservation or nonprofit environments
Benefits
Health care coverage
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
401(k) plan with a 6% employer match
Parental leave
Accrued sick and vacation time
Floating holidays
Life insurance and disability coverage
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Additional benefits to support life and workplace well-being
Company
NatureServe
NatureServe is a nonprofit organization that provides wildlife conservation-related data and tools.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Recent News
2025-12-09
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