Position Description

TheDevelopment Senior Manageris a frontline fundraiser responsible for managing a portfolio of individual donors and prospects, cultivating and soliciting gifts, and deepening donor relationships to grow philanthropic support.

The ideal candidate brings strong fundraising experience, superior communication skills, and the confidence to manage donor relationships independently while collaborating closely with the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and senior leadership. This role requires professionalism, polished communication, and the ability to represent the Foundation with credibility and warmth. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fundraiser ready to take the next step in their career with increasing responsibility.

Reports to

Chief Development Officer

Key Responsibilities

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

• Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects; develop and implement cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans to increase giving and deepen engagement.
• Conduct donor meetings, calls, and ongoing outreach with the goal of securing annual and mid-level gifts.
• Participate in donor solicitation and support closing of gifts with senior leadership as appropriate.
• Oversee timely, personalized donor acknowledgments and stewardship communications.
• Collaborate with the CDO on cultivation strategies for high-net-worth prospects.
• Work with the Sponsorship & Events Manager to integrate donor engagement into events.
• Contribute to donor impact storytelling initiatives, partnering with Marketing/Communications.

Donor Communications & Engagement

• Craft mission-aligned, personalized donor communications.
• Partner with Marketing & Communications on donor-facing content.
• Ensure message consistency across donor materials.
• Identify donor-supported initiatives and prepare compelling stories and updates.
• Use donor data to refine stewardship strategies and deepen engagement.

Reporting, Analysis & Strategy Support

• Manage fundraising reporting including monthly, quarterly, annual, board, and lapsed donor reports.<...