Manager, Individual Gifts at Women In Need, Inc.

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

97000.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Donor Relations, Fundraising, Communication, Organizational Skills, Data Analysis, Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Relationship Management, Event Planning, Creative Partnerships, Stewardship, Metrics Tracking, Professional Development

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Title of Position: Manager, Major Gifts Department: Development Reports to: AVP, Major Gifts Direct Reports: TBD Salary: $87-97k FLSA: Exempt About Win: Women in Need Win is a leading provider of shelter, supportive housing, and innovative programs for families with children experiencing homelessness, in New York City. Our equity-driven Way to Win model takes a multifaceted approach to overcoming barriers to stable housing by offering essential services, including childcare, employment support, legal aid, high-impact youth programs, and housing assistance. Purpose of the Opportunity The Manager, Major Gifts, works closely with the AVP of Major Gifts to execute strategic initiatives and fundraising practices designed to grow funding support from high-dollar donors. Building upon a strong existing base of funders, the Manager cultivates, solicits, and stewards current and new individual donors to meet and exceed the Development Department’s annual goals. The Manager works collaboratively and leads in managing their assigned portfolio and reporting responsibilities, while researching and pursuing new ways to communicate Win’s mission and successes to secure larger gifts. Important to this position is the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with a diverse portfolio of donors in collaboration with Win’s leadership team. The Manager has a “can do” attitude, with the ability to perform well in both a team setting and independently. This person has an interest in exploring creative partnerships and leveraging innovative ideas and approaches to attract and retain funders. The Manager is also comfortable representing and/or presenting Win’s work to new and existing audiences. The Manager is a polished professional who excels at managing both small details and long-term strategy while remaining deeply committed to Win’s mission, effectively communicating its value to external stakeholders. Key Accountabilities Donor Relations and Cultivation * Manage a portfolio of mid-level and major donors, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to deepen relationships and maximize giving potential. * Develop and execute tailored donor cultivation plans, collaborating with Development and Program teams to create impactful engagement opportunities and donor experiences, customized proposals, and detailed briefing documents and donor experiences. * Oversee and execute the acknowledgement and recognition processes for donors, ensuring immediate, tailored, and accurate correspondence to donors, and on-going and meaningful donor appreciation. * Work closely with the AVP of Major Gifts to implement a strategic and cohesive donor engagement approach that develops long-term partnerships. * Brings a willingness to learn, grow, and professionally develop into a larger role in the future. Research and Metrics * Track and report on financial progress of donor portfolio, aligning with overall department goals and identifying areas of growth. * Set, track, and report on independent goals to demonstrate progress and achievement in Manager position. * Work closely with the Director of Development Operations and other Major Gifts Team members to develop and enhance prospecting strategies, refine donor qualification methodologies, and expand Win’s pipeline to major donors. * Analyze donor data and fundraising metrics to assess performance, identify trends and share key learnings to inform strategic decision-making. * Ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date donor records in Salesforce. Work with the Development staff to ensure fulfillment and implementation. Events and Collaboration * Participate in planning and staffing of specific fundraising events as needed. * Other duties as assigned, including ongoing support of appeals, campaigns, donor communications, and marketing. Essential Functions * Work closely to support the AVP of Major Gifts in both long-term strategy and day to day execution of Major Gifts Program. * Represent Win’s mission and programs to external parties by building and maintaining strong organizational and interpersonal knowledge and relationships. * A willingness to train and professionally develop other team members as needed. * Perform other related duties as assigned. * Travel as needed to Win sites and other related meetings and events. Qualifications: * Commitment to Win’s mission, vision, and values. * BA and 3-5 years of experience in successfully managing a Major Gifts portfolio or related donor program. * Proven organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects. * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, required. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office including spreadsheets and presentation applications. * Knowledge of fundraising software (Salesforce) is a plus. Core Competencies: * Leading Others: Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability and initiative in leading direct reports. Engage the team to achieve high standards. Be visionary and able to help create and realize Win’s vision for the future. * Facilitating Change: Support critical large-scale changes in strategic goals. Inspire and motivate others. Develop and meet challenging but achievable goals with the clients’ well-being in mind. * Managing Performance: Monitor performance against standards set by Win and funders. * Applying and Developing Expertise: Apply technical knowledge to solve problems quickly and effectively. Be strategic and creative. Must pay attention to detail. * Communicating and Collaborating: Work collaboratively. Rely on and support the team in achieving results. Live the full spectrum of Win’s values. Win is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Major Gifts is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships with individual donors to meet fundraising goals. They will also track donor progress and collaborate with the Development team to enhance engagement strategies.