3+ years of development experience in donor-facing roles
Proven track record of engaging and retaining donors
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent project management skills
Proficient in Raisers Edge and Microsoft Office Suite
Commitment to BHCHP's mission and knowledge of healthcare, poverty, and homelessness issues
Responsibilities
Grow and manage a portfolio of individual donors contributing under $10,000 annually
Collaborate with teams to execute annual giving appeals across various channels
Ensure timely execution of fundraising campaign marketing activities
Write compelling content and design multimedia engagements for social media
Plan new fundraising strategies and leverage existing events for donor engagement
Conduct personal outreach to welcome and thank donors
Engage with community groups to promote BHCHP's work and identify donation opportunities
Benefits
Competitive time off program
Health, dental, and vision insurance
403B retirement savings plan
Pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount
Additional compensation for bilingual proficiency
Full Job Description
Position Overview: BHCHP seeks a donor-focused and results-oriented Individual Giving Manager to grow its fundraising and engagement strategies for individual mid-level donors. Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts, the Individual Giving Manager will focus on expanding our base of individual donors giving under $10,000 annually. The Individual of Giving Manger will develop and manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, will be responsible for stewardship efforts and donor outreach, and will create meaningful donor engagement experiences.
Responsibilities:
Appeals & Individual Fundraising
Grow and manage a portfolio of individuals donors who contribute gifts under $10,000 annually;
Collaborate with the Communications Team and Development Operations Team to execute annual giving appeals (via electronic and print strategies, such as print mailings, social media campaigns, emails, newsletters, and face-to-face pitches, etc.) with a goal of acquiring new donors and retaining existing donors;
Collaborate with the Development Operations Team to ensure timely execution of a production schedule of direct and digital marketing activities for fundraising campaigns;
Work with the Communications Team to write compelling content and design multimedia engagements through social media;
Work with the Director of Major Gifts and Special Events Manager to plan new fundraising strategies and leverage existing events to increase mid-level donor engagement, including BHCHP's Marathon Team, Annual Gala, and Emerging Leaders events;
Identify opportunities to solicit individual donations before, during, and after events; and
Represent BHCHP at external events in the community.
Donor Cultivation and Stewardship
Serve as primary point of contact for ELB leadership, working in collaboration with Development Team colleagues and Communications Manager to increase involvement, support, and stewardship of a diverse group of young professionals in the Greater Boston area;
Set and monitor specific goals for Emerging Leaders Program including membership, engagement, and fundraising;
Oversee BHCHP's Boston Marathon program, including leading recruitment of runners, runner and donor engagement, and stewardship of team supporters;
Set and monitor specific goals for Emerging Leaders Program including membership, engagement, and fundraising
Conduct personal outreach, with an emphasis on face-to-face meetings, to all prospective, new, and existing donors to welcome and thank them for their gifts;
Coordinate personalized outreach to lapsed donors to make the case for renewed support;
Engage with community groups (schools, churches, and local organizations) to share BHCHP's work and identify opportunities donations and for members to become involved; and
Collaborate with the Director of Major Gifts to identify and cultivate mid-level donors who may be major donor prospects.
Reporting & Data Management
Utilize BHCHP's donor database platform to track all donor information in a timely way;
Set and monitor annual performance benchmarks to increase BHCHP's individual donor base and individual giving;
Collaborate with the Development Operations Team to monitor the performance of individual giving strategies and appeals; and
Leverage donor data to create targeted strategies for various constituencies.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree required
At least 3+ years of development experience working in donor-facing positions
Skills and Abilities:
Proven track record of engaging and retaining donors;
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
Strong oral and written communication skills with a comfort level with public speaking and presentations;
Excellent project management skills with an emphasis on the ability to manage multiple co-occurring projects;
Ability to handle confidential donor information with discretion, integrity and sensitivity;
Must be proficient in Raisers Edge and able to run reports, , Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel;
Track record of effective collaboration with peers, ability to build trust-based relationships internally and externally;
Strong commitment to the mission of BHCHP and/or knowledge of issues relating to healthcare, poverty, and homelessness; and
Access to a vehicle preferred.
Compensation and Benefits:
The compensation ranges from $68,460 -109,536 annually, based on years of experience.
BHCHP full time employees are eligible for our competitive time off program, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan, pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount, additional compensation for demonstrated bilingual proficiency and more. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from you.
