Individual Giving Manager
$52,000–$65,000 year
On-siteCleveland, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Develop and implement strategies to grow Great Lakes Science Center's individual giving program, managing a portfolio of donors with a focus on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding annual and leadership-level supporters. Lead the Curiosity Society and 1996 Legacy Society, overseeing donor recruitment, renewal, communications, and recognition while coordinating donor visits and personalized stewardship activities. Prepare solicitation materials, proposals, and reports to track annual giving goals and donor retention, and execute direct mail, digital, and email fundraising campaigns. Coordinate logistics for select Development special events, including invitations, guest lists, and follow-up, and maintain accurate donor records in the Altru database. Work occasionally evenings and weekends for special events and donor activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, individual giving, donor relations, membership, development, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience cultivating and stewarding individual donors
- Experience with annual giving programs and/or donor recognition societies strongly preferred
- Experience with planned giving or legacy societies
- Experience planning and executing fundraising or donor engagement events
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
- Experience with donor databases or CRM systems; familiarity with Altru preferred
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for special events and donor activities
- Passion for Great Lakes Science Center's mission and commitment to expanding access to STEM learning
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling donor information
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