Position Summary The Senior Manager of Donor Relations supports WomenVenture s mission by identifying and communicating with key audiences and working with donors to foster their commitment to action. This person is a member of the Advancement Team, which is responsible for fundraising, grant-writing, community-building, the volunteer program, communications, marketing, and events. This role is a frontline fundraising position responsible for managing, creating and implementing strategies with donors who have a history of or capacity to make annual gifts at all levels. Core Duties & Responsibilities: Fundraising In collaboration with the Chief Advancement and Marketing Officer (CAMO), provide vision and leadership for all aspects of WomenVenture s individual giving program which includes a comprehensive strategy targeting long and short-term giving goals Develop an annual giving strategy and project plan that includes proposed annual budget recommendations, monitoring and reporting plans and key benchmarks and dates Plan, implement and manage a comprehensive direct mail program and online giving strategy that includes a calendar outlining the proposed campaign activity, expected return on investment and reporting expectations Establish and maintain a highly engaging individual donor cultivation and gift stewardship program to identify and increase new donors and to increase giving levels of existing donors Prepare complete prospective donor research and briefing materials for donor calls and visits and manage all correspondence and reporting to prospects and donors for CAMO and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Prepare materials for individual donor visits for the CAMO and CEO In consultation with Operations, identify effective segmentation and establish processes to improve data integrity and to track and analyze fundraising results Manage the information related to fundraising strategies and activities, as well as other appropriate information related to individual donors/prospects that are entered into the CRM database Through research and best practices, identify, cultivate and solicit individuals for general operating support, event sponsorship, volunteer programs, and/or publicity Develop strategies for incorporating planned giving opportunities into the individual giving program Maintain regular contact with internal and external constituencies, including Advancement and Marketing, Operations, Finance, members of executive management, donors, etc. Lead research efforts related to industry trends and apply findings to established plans and strategies In consultation and collaboration with the Volunteer Specialist and Training team develop a plan for cultivating volunteers and clients as individual donors Marketing/Communications Work with the marketing/communications team to develop a communications plan for donors, which may include regular newsletters, client stories, events, thank you videos, etc. Develop the appropriate print materials (brochures, promotional materials, appeals and online content) in collaboration with the communications team to support every aspect of the individual giving plan Events Plan and implement special events to engage and recognize individual donors Work with the CAMO to identify and contact individuals to buy tables and sponsorships for Women Mean Business, our signature annual branding event Increase donor engagement and cultivation by managing an array of events throughout the year, such as in-home events targeted at building a community of high net-worth individuals Other Other duties, tasks, and responsibilities that may be assigned at any time Application Procedure Interested candidates should upload their cover letter and resume to our application portal. Benefits WomenVenture takes great pride in providing exceptional benefits to our staff. Employees are eligible for 18 paid holidays and 18 PTO days starting their first year. WomenVenture offers medical, dental, vision, short term dis bility, long term disability, and life insurance. WomenVenture offers a paid paternity leave, health savings account, flexible spending account, pre-tax transportation, and an employee assistance program. Employees can also participate in a retirement plan with an employer match. Work Environment/Physical Demands While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods and may be required to stand for an extended period. The employee may occasionally move items weighing up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an entire list of all activities, tasks, and skills required of people in the position. WomenVenture is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.