Manager, Individual Giving and Affiliate Groups

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is highly desired in business, marketing, or communications preferred. 
• Minimum three years relevant experience in fundraising and/or work experience in a nonprofit agency.
• Two or more years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising with a proven track record of success in fundraising initiatives, personal solicitations, and collaborations with faculty and/or staff.
• A track record of building long-term donor relationships.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of the fundraising function from managing prospective donors and reporting to superiors to coordinating with fellow fundraisers.
• Solid problem-solving skills, creativity, and willingness to take an innovative approach in order to achieve goals.
• Computer literacy required; extensive experience in Word, Excel, email programs and Customer Relations management software.
• Ability and willingness to travel as well as to work outside the normal workday hours.

Essential Functions:

• Manage a variety of advisory and fundraising committees, including membership development and orientation, development of program content and its execution, interaction with members and follow-up on requests and assignments.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of constituent prospects to engage and solicit on an annual basis.
• Identify and recruit donors to provide support for affiliate groups: International Women’s Committee.
• Ambassadors for African American Art; Latinx and Latin American Art Fund; and Photography Fund.
• Manage, cultivate and solicit a personal portfolio of donors and prospects capable of making annual gifts in the $1,000 - $10,000 range.
• Conduct appropriate “Moves Management” activities including personal contacts, emails, invitations.
• Plan and execute logistics associated with a variety of types of events to include dinners, committee meetings, galas, and others.
• Manage the Member Travel Program for members giving at the $2,500 level and above.
• Develop an effective plan to implement best practices within the programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior.
• Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company including, but not limited to those contained in the associate handbook. 

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.