Sr. Manager, Philanthropy – Leadership Giving

(Chicago/Hybrid) The Sr. Manager of Philanthropy will lead the
Leadership Giving team to reach and exceed revenue goals by
retaining and upgrading high-value donors to the organization
through personal and high-touch outreach. As Sr. Manager, you will
report directly to and work closely with the Director of Retention
and Strategic Segments to develop and implement the overall annual
caseload strategy, including caseload assignments and portfolio
composition to align with the goals of upgrading and retaining
mid-level donors.  This position is based in our Chicago
headquarters.

We are seeking an individual with a Bachelor’s degree or
equivalent education and related experience. Minimum 7 of
experience and demonstrated success as a front-line fundraiser.
Individuals with a minimum of 1-3 years management experience
managing a team. Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) is
preferred.

Essential Job Responsibilities Include:

• Mid-Level Donor Engagement & Solicitation:
   Work with Leadership Giving team to ensure revenue goals are
  reached and exceeded. The Sr. Manager will also manage a caseload
  of donors.

• Development and Implementation: Develop and
  support the implementation of high-quality, personalized
  communication and correspondence that deepens donor’s relationship
  with The Fellowship, their impact, and their assigned Leadership
  Giving team member.
• Supervise and Lead:  Directly supervises
  Leadership Giving team. Ensure Leadership Giving team meets
  established performance guidelines. Carries out supervisory
  responsibilities in accordance with The Fellowship’s policies.
• Cross-functional team partnerships: Work
  closely with Integrated Fundraising and Major Gifts teams to ensure
  a smooth transition to donors to and from both programs. 
• Data and Reporting: Use data to track
  progress, evaluate, and report out on the program’s strategic and
  financial goals.

Technical & Individual Skills: 

–      Experience successfully managing
personal portfolio of clients or donors. 

–      Experience reviewing and
interpreting data to improve program performance.

–      Knowledge of both Jewish and
Christian beliefs.

–      Ability to empathize with the
strongly held religious and/or political.

–      Experience reviewing and
interpreting data to improve program performance.

–      High level of accuracy and
attention to detail.

–      Excellent written and oral
communication skills.

–      Strong analytical, planning,
time management, and organizational skills required.

–      High proficiency in MS Office
suite required, and experience with fund raising database.

The Fellowship is an organization of bridge builders
whose vision is that Jews and Christians will reverse their
2,000-year history of discord and replace it with a relationship
marked by dialogue, understanding, respect and cooperation.
Together we are able to help more than a million Jews in need each
year.  Our success is built on a culture that celebrates the
differences in who we are, what we have experienced, and how we
think.

 Come and experience all that The
Fellowship offers, including the ability for you to make an
impact in a global nonprofit with collaborative team members,
professional growth opportunities and mission focused work. 
We have great benefits, newly designed offices and are located on
Wacker Drive, across from the Chicago Riverwalk. Please submit
your resume and salary requirements.
  

Key words:  Donor Engagement, Leadership, Reporting

We are an equal opportunity employer (EOE).