Senior Manager, Major Gifts Stewardship

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the planning and implementation of significant donor stewardship touchpoints.

• Manage stewardship correspondence for the CEO and executive leadership, including acknowledgments.

• Coordinate the review, approval, tracking, and submission of donor communications.

• Compile and assess mailing/email lists for outreach to major donors.

• Monitor stewardship deliverables and ensure compliance with deadlines.

• Organize the production and delivery of impact reports, milestone recognitions, and follow-ups for events.

• Lead the planning and execution of the major donor reporting initiative.

• Oversee the adoption and effectiveness of the video messaging platform.

• Work in collaboration with the Philanthropy team on stewardship resources and communications.

• Manage stewardship communications and resources within Donor Engagement systems and Salesforce.

• Enhance CRM systems and processes while utilizing data to guide stewardship strategies.

• Keep accurate constituent records and document stewardship activities along with donor preferences.

• Identify and report data quality issues to the Data Insights and IT teams.

• Assist with analysis, planning, reporting, donor retention, engagement, and long-term giving strategies.

• Act as a strategic thought partner across Donor Engagement, Philanthropy, Executive Operations, and Mission.

• Engage senior and executive leaders in complex donor strategy discussions.

• Facilitate reporting on the progress and effectiveness of stewardship initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree; coursework or certifications in nonprofit management, communications, or fundraising are advantageous.

• At least 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in donor stewardship, fundraising operations, or major gifts within a nonprofit organization.

• Experience supporting a major gift fundraising team, with a solid understanding of donor engagement and stewardship best practices.

• Demonstrated attention to detail.

• Experience managing CRM systems, preferably Salesforce, and tracking donor activities and preferences.

• Strong organizational and project management abilities, capable of handling multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Comfortable working in a collaborative, cross-functional team setting.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Familiarity with Canva or other design tools is a plus.

• Occasional travel required, approximately twice a year.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• 403b retirement plan.

• Generous paid time off.

• Federal paid holidays.

• Wellness program.

• Employee assistance program.

• Annual incentive plan.

• Occasional travel, approximately twice a year.