Manager, Individual Giving Apply
Ideal candidates have a Bachelors Degree, a high level of competency with technology and bring a passion for the mission and a desire to make a difference.
Ideal candidates bring a passion for the mission and a desire to make a difference along with the following competencies:
High-level organizational skills, excellent writing skills and attention to detail, thoroughness, and willingness to learn.
Highly proficient computer skills, including demonstrated competencies in database management such as, Raisers Edge/Raisers Edge NXT, as well as Microsoft Office.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven professional customer service on the phone or in-person.
Ability to work independently, with the development team and collaboratively across all departments.
Ability to meet the demands of schedule and deadlines.
Ability to learn the latest information and skills quickly.
Ability to maintain confidential information in a professional manner.
Primary Responsibility and Duties
In collaboration with the VP, Individual Giving, ensures the success of MOWCMs annual fund by writing appeals, segmenting donor lists, designing renewal and acquisition appeals, and formulating direct mail, acquisition, and digital strategies, while adhering to the annual calendar, and timeliness of solicitations.
Cultivates and stewards a portfolio of 200 250 individual, mid-level donors ($500 plus), including thank you and recognition strategies, to support donor retention and growth in size of donations and number of donors.
Supports all aspects of donor events, for major and mid-level donors, including planning, execution, and follow up.
Documents all engagements with donors in our CRM database, and tracks progress with each donor in our portfolio management system.
Completes proposals and/or pledge agreements for donors who make a multi-year gift as requested, tracks and distributes reminders for pledged gifts, and identifies individual strategies to follow up on unpaid pledges.
Secondary Duties
As member of the Development team participates in developing and implementing team strategies to acquire new donors, retain and grow existing donors, increase online giving, establish personal fundraisers, and diversify and create new giving opportunities.
Collaborates with the marketing and communications department to create collateral material to promote giving opportunities and communicate the impact of a gift.
Continuously improve systems around donor stewardship, and act as back up to the Development Systems Specialist for data input in times of high gift volume.
Other Responsibilities and Duties
Represents and supports the Development team by attending annual fundraising events and participating in other team efforts.
Fosters an understanding of philanthropy within the organization.
Maintains a neat and organized work area so that others may easily access essential information.
Attends and fully participates in all staff meetings and other meetings as required/directed.
Supports the vision and mission of Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland which includes delivering meals to older adults when called upon.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
High-level organizational skills, excellent writing skills and attention to detail, thoroughness, and willingness to learn.
Highly proficient computer skills, including demonstrated competencies in database management such as, Raisers Edge/Raisers Edge NXT, as well as Microsoft Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven professional customer service on the phone or in-person.
Ability to work independently, with the development team and collaboratively across all departments.
Ability to meet the demands of schedule and deadlines.
Ability to learn the latest information and skills quickly.
Ability to maintain confidential information in a professional manner.
Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
Valid Maryland Drivers license and access to reliable transportation.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in business, humanities, or related field and three years of fundraising experience.
High energy and passion for the mission of MOWCM.
Experience in non-profits a plus.
Valid Maryland Drivers license and access to reliable transportation.
Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
Salary is $55,000.
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, Inc. also offers a pleasant work environment with free parking and good benefits that include health insurance, dental and eye care, life insurance, short term disability insurance, HSA and Flexible Spending accounts, 401k with company match and discretionary contributions, mileage reimbursement, generous paid time off and flexibility with schedule.
Application Process
To apply, send a resume and cover letter detailing your interest in the position to kjohnson@mowcm.org. Application review begins immediately.
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building and nurturing a culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion with a fair and equitable salary structure, livable wages, and access to benefits. We are committed to providing an empathic environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, military and veteran status, We believe that diversity an inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a non-profit leader, and actively seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
