Jobs : Philanthropy - Individual Giving Manager

All interested applicants must submit a resume and apply via the St. Philip's School & Community Center careers page at: https://www.stphilips1600.org/about-us/employment.cfm

• primary purpose:   The Philanthropy Officer – Individual Giving provides strategic guidance and support to help increase the fundraising and marketing effectiveness of St. Philips School & Community Center. This position is responsible for maximizing fundraising success and to execute and support a broad base of fundraising initiatives, specifically aimed at building a portfolio of entry-level and mid-level donors.  This position will have primary responsibility and work directly to secure revenue from individual donors from $5,000 and below within the Philanthropy Office. The position will serve to support all major efforts of the team in collaboration with the Chief Philanthropy Officer.

duties and responsibilities:

• Increase annual fund revenue through execution of direct mail and email campaigns, including list segmentation and messaging/content development. Work closely with the Communications team to create cohesive online and social media campaigns.
• Retain and upgrade current donors through a well-defined moves management process. Draft written materials for outreach, donor proposals and other correspondence. Implement a sustainer strategy, subscription giving program and other donor circles. Focus on external constituencies and growing number of first-time donors to SPSCC.
• Develop strategies to increase donor retention and upgrade possibilities.  Using key giving data to develop a strong cultivation and stewardship plan for all donors under $5,000 within the overall philanthropy strategic goals and work plan
• Ensure the highest quality donor stewardship. Create and implement donor engagement strategies. Participate in meetings with individual donors and assist with timely follow-ups as needed.
• Assist in the procurement of sponsors based on individual donor interests for various events or special projects
• Collaborate with all team members to ensure pertinent information regarding potential donors is being cultivated for stewardship purposes, i.e. information added to donor profiles.
• In collaboration with the Philanthropy Special Events Director, manage individual donor commitments to the Destiny Awards Luncheon .
• Work with the Chief Philanthropy Officer and Philanthropy Special Events Director to develop a communication plan for all donors post events or major projects that engage individual donors and prospects.
• Identify, engage and steward individual donors to move into major gift category (over $5,000 giving/year).
• In collaboration with the Philanthropy Database Coordinator, manage and maintain individual donor pledges – including preparing and appropriately filing signed pledge agreements, invoices, and tracking multi-year gifts to ensure timely annual payments.
• Assist Chief Philanthropy Officer and Philanthropy Campaign Director to secure major individual gifts above $5,000 using key data analytics regarding giving history, capacity and affinity, as appropriate or needed.

Minimum Education and Experience:

=       Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or a related field

=       Minimum of three (3) years of development experience in individual giving, annual fund campaigns, donor engagement plan development and execution.

=       Competency in Microsoft Office.

Other desired skills and qualifications:

• Must possess exceptional strategic thinking abilities and strong professional decision-making skills. 
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Examples of these skills include, but not limited to, analytical, public presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Certification as Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) preferred but not required.
• Database management experience, experience with Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred.
• Excellent proofreading skills.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Actively demonstrates St. Philip’s Employee Core Values (Servant Heart/Respectful/Trustworthy/Pursuing Excellence/Collaborative/Dedicated).
• The ideal individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and can deal with change or unexpected events. 
• Familiar with DFW area.

St. Philip’s School and Community Center is an equal opportunity employer.