Seattle Humane · 2 days ago
Annual Giving Manager
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expSeattle Humane is a community resource center focused on supporting pet owners and advocating for animals. They are seeking an Annual Giving Manager to plan and execute a comprehensive annual giving program, drive donor acquisition, retention, and stewardship, and collaborate with various departments to enhance fundraising efforts.
Health CareNon ProfitVeterinary
Hiring Manager
Emma Downs
Responsibilities
Creates and executes the comprehensive annual giving program, including strategies to inspire giving from new donors, increase retention rates, re-engage lapsed donors, and increase average gift amounts
Acts as campaign manager for Annual Giving campaigns; partners with stakeholders across teams to develop, implement and continually evaluate multi-channel giving opportunities
Manages campaign logistics and develops complex project timelines using project management tools that reflect roles, tasks, and dates to ensure project scope is understood and work is completed as planned
Primarily responsible for creating or collaborating with colleagues to ensure campaign assets (content, copywriting, graphics) are deployed and integrated across all platforms
Stays educated on new and emerging trends in Philanthropy and with the technical developments that apply to the profession; communicate and lead their organizations in applying these developments. This includes new giving vehicles and avenues such as cryptocurrency, gamification, etc
In partnership with Communications & Marketing team, aligns annual giving and stewardship strategy with integrated communications plan and fundraising priorities
Working with Communications & Marketing team members, ensures copy for email, direct mail, newsletters, and social media incorporates appropriate audience and community-focused strategies to increase revenue and engagement
With Direct Response vendor, assumes primary responsibility for managing all components and ensuring timely delivery of both internal and external projects and appeals
Actively works to expand and grow the monthly giving program and new donor program
Maximizes revenue to Seattle Humane through designated areas of responsibility including: internally and externally produced direct mail appeals, digital appeals, online giving, matching gifts, car donation program, and individual gifts given. Leads efforts and projects for special giving days like Giving Tuesday and Day of Giving
Drafts donor-centered acknowledgement letters for all types of donor gifts across campus. Partners with Donor Services to ensure timely response to all gifts given to the organization via mail, by phone, online, on campus, internally, and at events
Working in partnership with the Development Director and individual giving team leadership, creates and implements segmented donor engagement and stewardship plans for annual and mid-level donors that include: thank you calls, personal outreach, tours, notes and other methods for implementing moves management practices. Will carry a portfolio of mid-level donors
Provides strategic insights and recommendations based on analysis of donor trends and ROI
Analyze current policies and procedures for efficiency and propose improvements as needed to streamline processes and enhance effectiveness related to areas of work
Submits budget requests and expense reports; follows established annual budget amounts for assigned areas. Provides support to the Director of Development relating to team budget management and monitoring
Manages team calendars and provides team-wide project management for projects as assigned by the Director of Development
Prepares weekly & monthly reports and/or other data as requested by the Director of Development, Major Gifts Officers, or Executive Director
Maintains appropriate files and records. Adheres to the files and records retention policy and procedures
Answers incoming calls and responds to voicemail and email messages promptly and professionally. Investigates donor complaints in a timely and objective manner. Tracks public input on a regular basis and provides information to the Development Director
Conducts meetings within and between departments when necessary and attends all-staff, supervisor, department head and other meetings as requested
Supports donor event planning and coordination. Assists with the training of special events staff and volunteers as needed in relation to annual giving. Attends donor and community engagement events as back-up with events team and donor services are not available
Other duties as assigned by Development Director or supervisor
Qualification
Required
High degree of judgment and confidentiality required
Demonstrated knowledge of fundamental fundraising principles and practices
Proven experience in successfully managing teams of staff and volunteers to achieve project deliverables
3+ years of fundraising and/or other related professional experience in a nonprofit environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above
3+ years of digital marketing and/or direct mail marketing experience required
Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with diverse groups of people, including colleagues, board members, volunteers, and donors
5+ years in project management required. Must have exceptional organizational and project management skills to be able to determine work priorities, schedules and timelines
Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PPT, email and Internet use; have an advanced level of knowledge relational databases
Preferred
Proficiency in project management platforms such as Asana and Basecamp
Company
Seattle Humane
Seattle Humane offers animal adoption, education, and welfare services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
PEDIGREE Foundation
2022-07-20Grant
Leadership Team
Christopher Ross
Chief Executive Officer
Lynne Aspin
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
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