INDIVIDUAL GIVING MANAGER

Position title: Individual Giving ManagerHours: Full Time Location: RemoteStart Date: MarchEligibility: This position is eligible to participate in Sunrise’s CWA Labor Union. Compensation: $$65,500-$73,817 annually depending on years of experience. In addition, Sunrise provides a special city allowance if hire resides in a metro/micro area. Benefits: Sunrise offers a benefits package with 100% paid premiums for health care, dental, and vision. We also offer unlimited paid vacation days, sick days, and an annual professional development fund.Overview: The Individual Giving Manager works with the Fundraising Director to lead and execute on Sunrise’s individual giving strategy. This includes managing donor relations, growing Sunrise’s donor portfolio, and training staff and volunteers on fundraising skills.Role and ResponsibilitiesDonor Engagement & Fundraising (70%)In partnership with the Fundraising Director, set strategy and executes on plans for grassroots and major donor individual giving campaignsLeads strategy for donor follow-up, including weekly call time, thank yous, and other follow-ups as needed.Stewarding and Soliciting Major Donor portfolio with support from Fundraising DirectorDevelop strategy for and maintain a direct mail program by planning and coordinating donor touchesProducing quarterly digital newsletters and email updates to donors as needed. Work with the Communications team to align on fundraising emails. Developing out Sunrise’s Giving Circle program with support from Fundraising DirectorManage fundraising staff member(s) to assist with this workStaff Fundraising (20%)Planning and coordinating Sunrise staff to participate in quarterly thankbanks & fundraising phonebanks to donors Strategize with program staff to integrate fundraising strategies into other Sunrise staff teams’ work Plan and execute an end of year individual fundraising campaign for Sunrise staff. Oversee staff solicitation of grassroots donations as part of this campaign. Developing and running trainings for staff and volunteers on how class privilege relates to fundraisingVolunteer Fundraising Support (10%)Develop and execute plans for how Sunrise’s fundraising team develops the skills and capacity of Sunrise members to raise money to support organizing work, including:Leadership development and training for Sunrise hubsCoaching and mentorshipDeveloping guides and resourcesCollaborating with Operations and Finance departments to ensure hub fundraising is legally compliantRequirements:2+ years of experience doing individual fundraising (not simply grants management)Strongly aligns with our Sunrise Fundraising PrinciplesStrong interpersonal and verbal communication skills; persistent go-getter attitude with ability to read the room Ability to draft persuasive and rousing written communications without relying on ChatGPT or AI resources A collaborative approach, relational skills, and the ability and desire to succeed as a member of a teamStrong class analysis and comfort in talking about money; ability to welcome people who don’t want to talk about money open up about moneyHas a track record of effectively pitching social movements to funders. Show a strong commitment to Sunrise’s strategy and the movement for a Green New Deal.Willingness and ability to travel Some experience using EveryAction and/or other CRM’sNice to have, but not necessary:Management experienceExperience with digital fundraising campaigns and strategiesExperience with planned giving programs

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