[Hiring] Senior Manager, Annual Giving @Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Role Description

Reporting to the Senior Director, Annual Giving, the Senior Manager, Annual Giving is a fundraiser for the mid-level giving program (Partners in Progress), actively managing a portfolio to cultivate, solicit and steward leadership annual giving donors ($1,000-$10,000). As a member of PanCAN’s Development team, the Senior Manager will work closely with the Senior Director and other team members to develop effective fundraising strategies, deepen relationships with mid-level supporters, and close gifts to meet fundraising goals.

• Work closely with the Senior Director and Associate Director, Annual Giving to implement the annual strategy and serve as a frontline gift officer for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for PanCAN’s “Partners in Progress” mid-level giving program ($1,000 - $10,000).
• Manage a portfolio of mid-level annual giving supporters by personally cultivating, stewarding and soliciting donors and prospects to retain and upgrade gifts through email, personal notes, calls, virtual and in-person meetings.
• Collaborate within the development team on the strategy and plan for solicitation, stewardship, and cultivation to engage and grow the mid-level donor segment including highly personalized direct marketing efforts.
• Closely monitor and evaluate program performance against targets and adjust plans and strategies accordingly to meet or exceed revenue goals and objectives.
• Responsible for tracking mid-level giving prospects and donors; documenting cultivation and solicitation activities, and memberships in Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Work with the Research and Prospect Management and Major Gift teams to identify and transition higher capacity major gift and donor prospects.
• Adhere to the highest ethical standards; demonstrate empathetic disposition, and perseverance; reflect optimistic and positive attitude, and convey sensitivity to donor needs.
• Develop a deep understanding of the organization’s mission and goals to effectively communicate to the giving community.
• Evaluates success and progress of accomplishing goals and refines business tactics as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred years of experience are three (3) plus years’ experience in a fundraising role or supportive fundraising role, preferably with documented experience closing annual giving gifts.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
• Must be a highly energetic professional with a track record of building donor relationships and closing gifts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a range of groups, including staff, donors, and volunteers.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results oriented environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong planning skills including the ability to anticipate tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines and function smoothly under strict deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Ability to exercise initiative and accept responsibility to work proactively and with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work independently and within a remote team environment.
• High degree of professionalism is essential.
• Travel and weekend work required at times.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; familiarity with Raiser's Edge or other CRM highly preferred.

Requirements

• Ensure fundraising goals are met or exceeded, by providing strategy, analyzing progress throughout the year, and working with stakeholders to increase outreach.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Exceptional time off.
• Health and welfare benefits.

Company Description

At the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), we accelerate critical progress for pancreatic cancer patients. We take bold action by funding life-saving research, providing personalized patient services free of charge, and creating a community of supporters and volunteers who will stop at nothing to create a world in which all pancreatic cancer patients thrive.