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Manager of Individual Giving
Minnesota Environmental Partnership - Saint Paul, MN
posted 4 days ago
About the position
The Manager of Individual Giving will partner with the Development Director and Data Manager to meet and exceed revenue goals from individuals. This position is ideal for a fund development professional looking to be part of a successful team who is committed to laughing and working hard together. This position manages two or more of MCEA's fundraising campaigns, has a portfolio of mid-tier donors, performs donor outreach, and shares responsibility for implementing fundraising efforts to acquire, grow and sustain support for a leading environmental nonprofit. This position reports to the Director of Development and has no direct reports.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate individual giving campaigns, encompassing both direct mail and digital appeals.
- Manage a portfolio of mid-tier donors by building opportunities for engagement and increased support.
- Develop new and maintain existing sponsorship relationships.
- Participate in departmental planning to grow MCEA's individual giving through use of sector-wide data and a community-focused lens.
- Build donor relationships through phone calls, notes, meetings, and stewardship strategies.
- Partner with Development, Communications, and Finance staff to maintain donation seals and the online annual report.
- Support major gift appeals with phone calling.
- Assist with special events as needed.
- Develop an understanding of MCEA programs and partnerships to best communicate with stakeholders.
- Contribute to a welcoming and respectful work environment.
- Other duties as requested.
Requirements
- 2+ years of demonstrated success in individual giving.
- Detail oriented, with an ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse staff and a broad constituency.
- Mission-aligned: committed to building a more just, healthy, and abundant future.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace and other technology tools.
- Ability to handle confidential information and financial data ethically and with discretion.
Nice-to-haves
- Current with developments in philanthropy, including Community-Centric Fundraising.
- Familiarity with the environmental movement.
- Experience with donor databases.
Benefits
- Competitive wages and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance.
- Free parking and public transportation support.
- 401K with match.
- Hybrid work environment with a full-time option to work 32-hours per week.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Collaborative, flexible and supportive work environment.
