Lawyers For Children is celebrating 40 years of protecting rights and changing lives by providing legal and social work services at no charge to the children and young adults involved in the NYC foster care system. We are seeking a motivated, detail oriented Annual Fund Manager to join our small but dynamic Development team.
GENERAL:
The Annual Fund Manager supports the Director of Philanthropy & Strategic Partnerships in the daily functions associated with Development as well as special projects and maintains production calendars.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Philanthropy, the Annual Fund Manager will have primary responsibility for ensuring a successful annual fund and related campaigns and appeals. This position oversees the donor database and donor acknowledgements, helps establish and implement data-entry policies and procedures to ensure data consistency and quality, and supports efforts to develop philanthropic strategies. The Annual Fund Manager is a member of the Philanthropy team and works collaboratively with the Donor Relations Supervisor as needed.
Specifically, this position will enter all incoming gifts, maintain the donor database, process gift acknowledgement, coordinate/track donor appeal mailings, and collaborate with Finance for monthly gift reconciliation. Frequent communication/interaction with Board of Directors and Junior Board.
This position will also manage development-related communications through drafting and editing creative and written content, posting on social media, coordinating and scheduling e-blasts and maintaining mailing lists/segments, supporting web updates, maintaining a media contact list and supporting tracking and analytics.
At least five years of experience with RaisersEdge NXT or similar database entry and reporting, multichannel donor appeals (direct mail, online, and social media), and events required, and grant/content writing is preferred.
The successful candidate will be a motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently using detail oriented and reliable follow-up skills, excellent communications and interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines, and an interest in social justice, children’s rights, and other related fields.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Evenings as needed
This is a hybrid position
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Fundraising: 5 years (Preferred)
Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
New York, NY 10013 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
New York, NY 10013: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Lawyers For Children is celebrating 40 years of protecting rights and changing lives by providing legal and social work services at no charge to the children and young adults involved in the NYC foster care system. We are seeking a motivated, detail oriented Annual Fund Manager to join our small but dynamic Development team.
GENERAL:
The Annual Fund Manager supports the Director of Philanthropy & Strategic Partnerships in the daily functions associated with Development as well as special projects and maintains production calendars.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Philanthropy, the Annual Fund Manager will have primary responsibility for ensuring a successful annual fund and related campaigns and appeals. This position oversees the donor database and donor acknowledgements, helps establish and implement data-entry policies and procedures to ensure data consistency and quality, and supports…
Application Process:
To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience in annual fund management, as well as your salary requirements to dmcmahon@lawyersforchildren.org. References may be requested during the interview process.