West Side Campaign Against Hunger · 1 month ago
Senior Donor Engagement Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expWest Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) is a leading anti-hunger nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating food insecurity and advocating for systemic change. They are seeking a Senior Donor Engagement Manager to deepen donor engagement and expand philanthropic support for WSCAH's mission, managing a portfolio of mid- and major-level donors and creating personalized engagement strategies.
CharityCommunitiesNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Qualify donors within WSCAH's database and develop prioritized portfolios for the CEO and development team members
Manage a portfolio of mid- to major-level donors, with an emphasis on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding meaningful gifts
Create customized strategies that align donor interests with WSCAH's priorities and deepen long-term engagement
Meet annual revenue and portfolio engagement goals through consistent, mission-aligned relationship building
Develop and implement intentional touchpoints such as calls, visits, events, digital or written outreach that strengthen donor connection to WSCAH's impact
Ensure timely, personalized stewardship including acknowledgments, recognition opportunities, and impact updates
Contribute strategic insight to donor retention and growth initiatives across the development team
Maintain accurate donor records in WSCAH's CRM by promptly logging all interactions, activities, and outcomes
Use data and reporting tools to monitor donor engagement trends, identify opportunities, and inform portfolio strategy
Leverage research tools including wealth screening and prospect research to identify new prospects and strengthen understanding of donor capacity and interests
Partner with Development colleagues, the CEO, and board members to execute cultivation and solicitation strategies
Collaborate with program and communications teams to develop compelling donor-facing content such as impact stories, updates, and reports
Support the planning and execution of events that showcase WSCAH's mission, programs, and impact to donors and prospects
Qualification
Required
5+ years of fundraising experience or transferrable relationship-management skills, with a demonstrated record of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors at various giving levels
Exceptional relationship-building abilities, with the capacity to inspire trust, deepen donor commitment, and communicate WSCAH's mission with authenticity and empathy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling, donor-centered messages, impact stories, and solicitation materials
Strategic and results-driven professional with experience managing donor portfolios, setting engagement strategies, and meeting or exceeding annual fundraising goals
Collaborative team member who thrives in a mission-driven, community-focused environment and contributes to a culture of inclusivity and shared success
Preferred
Familiarity with donor databases and CRM systems preferred; willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies is essential
Benefits
Company-paid medical, dental, and life insurance
Retirement plan with 6% match after one year of employment
Paid holidays and vacation leave
Company
West Side Campaign Against Hunger
West Side Campaign Against Hunger alleviates hunger by ensuring that all New Yorkers have access with dignity to a choice of healthy food and supportive services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
2024-12-02Grant
Leadership Team
Gregory Silverman
Chief Executive Officer
Alyson Rosenthal
Chief Program Officer
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