Manager of Individual Giving

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage a growing portfolio of 600 individual donors providing $400K in individual contributions each year.
• Deliver meaningful donor stewardship through acknowledgment letters, welcome packets, reports, phone calls, thank you notes and in-person meetings. Integrate senior leadership and clubhouse staff in donor recognition strategies as appropriate.
• Manage the Fall and Spring direct-mail appeals, including thematic development and writing, budgeting and scheduling, market testing and segmentation, internal approvals, distribution and email solicitation follow-up. Work with Communications team on messaging and to create inspiring, compelling print materials for donors.
• In collaboration with the Communications team, oversee all email marketing to donors, including e-newsletters, holiday messages, solicitations, and you-made-a-difference notices.
• Work with members of the Board of Trustees and Women’s Board to sign solicitation letters to their contacts.
• Build and manage the Young Advocates Circle, comprised of donors under the age of 40, to build the next generation of Boys’ Club supporters. Work with the Young Advocates Circle Chairs on planning events, volunteer opportunities, and solicitations.
• Build and manage the Alumni Circle, comprised of alumni who contribute $250+ annually. Work with Alumni Circle Chairs on planning events, volunteer opportunities and solicitations.
• Collaborate with Special Events team to create and implement donor cultivation and recognition events.
• Work with Database Manager to optimize use and maintenance of database for gift recording, processing, tracking, acknowledgment and reporting purposes.
• Represent the Boys’ Club at clubhouse events and volunteer opportunities, as well as fundraising events.