Annual Giving Manager

Annual Giving Manager

Remote in Texas

Overview

The Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) is a community lawyering
organization boldly serving the movement for equality and justice
in and out of the courts and seeking to advance a vision of a Texas
where all communities can thrive with dignity and justice and
without fear.

The Annual Giving Manager oversees all individual giving for the
organization at mid and annual giving levels. Specifically, the
Annual Giving Manager implements effective, comprehensive mid-level
and annual giving donor programs, including developing strategies
for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and
stewarding mid-level and annual gifts from various sources. The
Annual Giving Manager is a key member of TCRP’s Development team
and reports directly to TCRP’s Senior Philanthropy Officer.

About TCRP

For more than thirty years, the Texas Civil Rights Project has
been a committed partner to community organizers, families, and
advocacy groups across the state. Whether through litigation or
legal advocacy, the attorneys and advocates at TCRP work to
dismantle mass incarceration, fight discrimination in voting and
civic participation, and right injustices occurring at the Texas
border, all under a race equity lens. TCRP’s lawyers work with
coalitions of community-based organizations to identify injustices
facing Texas communities and develop systemic solutions using
litigation and other legal advocacy tools. For additional
highlights about TCRP’s work and to learn more about TCRP, visit
www.txcivilrights.org.

TCRP comprises three regional offices across Texas with over 40
employees and an annual budget of over $7 million.

TCRP operates under a hybrid work policy, allowing full remote
work from anywhere in Texas and requiring travel and in-person
attendance for specified work activities. The in-person activities
are typically based out of any of TCRP’s locations: Alamo (in the
Rio Grande Valley), Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.
Exceptions to required in-person activities can be made based on a
case-by-case basis.

Job Duties:

• Annual Giving Strategy
  • Manage mid-level and annual giving donors for the
    organization.
  • Create mid-level and annual giving donor program plans
    integrated into the overall Development annual plan and address the
    organization’s fundraising needs.
  • Develop and implement a strategic action plan with objectives,
    timelines, and evaluation plans for the mid-level and annual giving
    donor programs, including identification, qualification,
    cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and
    prospects.
  • Create and administer a program and activities to solicit gifts
    from donors and prospects, including digital fundraising and direct
    mail campaigns.
  • Work with the Prospect Research Specialist to identify
    mid-level donors qualified for the major donor program.
  • Assist with other fundraising projects and other related duties
    as assigned.
• Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Use the development database to retrieve data. Perform
    comprehensive analysis and manipulation related to all aspects of
    the mid-level donor program. Use statistics to evaluate current
    programs and to make recommendations for program changes.
  • As appropriate, produce timely and accurate reports to the
    Senior Philanthropy Officer and Director of Strategic
    Partnerships.
  • Maintain current records in the database and shared file
    drive.
  • Manage the annual and mid-level donor budgets.
• Communication and Engagement
  • Work closely with the Senior Philanthropy Officer, Director of
    Strategic Partnerships, and other departmental team members to
    ensure coordination with their respective fundraising efforts.
  • Maintain knowledge of TCRP’s programs and update donor
    communications as necessary.
  • Ensure that all fundraising materials and communication with
    donors maintain the highest standards.
  • Build effective and trustworthy relationships with donors and
    staff
  • Keep current on changing trends in annual giving and adjust
    programs and strategies as needed.
  • Assure compliance with the standards established by the
    Association of Fundraising Professionals.
  • Represent TCRP at meetings, conferences, and fundraising events
    as appropriate.

Characteristics of Ideal Candidates:

• 4+ years of fundraising experience in annual giving/campaigns
  and appeals.

• Ability to effectively write clear, structured, and articulate
  solicitations, donor materials, and acknowledgment letters using
  good grammar and appropriate style to motivate and encourage donors
  and prospects.
• Ability to tailor communications to reach intended audiences
  effectively.
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and meet
  production schedules.
• Knowledge of online fundraising tools.
• Ability to think strategically and achieve the organization’s
  goals relating to the position.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships across diverse
  communities—particularly communities of color, immigrant
  communities, and persons with disabilities—and across different
  teams internally.
• Exercise confidentiality and accuracy for all donor and
  prospect information.
• Knowledge of topics relating to our programs.

Compensation

The salary for this position will be based on years of
experience from $70,092 to $75,438.

We envision and work towards an organization that reflects our
communities and a culture of radical inclusion, continuous growth,
and openness. TCRP offers excellent benefits, professional
development opportunities, and a deep commitment to a meaningful
work-life balance. TCRP benefits include employer-paid health
insurance, four weeks of paid vacation, 16 weeks of paid family
leave, a $500 professional development budget annually, and
extensive holidays, including a two-week winter break. This
position is FLSA-exempt and does not qualify for overtime
compensation. A minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday through
Friday, are expected.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your cover letter, current resume, and a
donor communication you wrote
via Submittable.

We encourage interested applicants to apply by April 12,
2024. We will be reviewing applications on a
rolling basis.

Inclusion & Non-Discrimination

TCRP values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture —
women, Black and other people of color, individuals with
disabilities, veterans, and people from other underrepresented
communities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. We
do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, national origin, age,
creed, religion, physical ability, gender, gender identity or
expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, previous incarceration,
languages spoken, socioeconomic status, veteran status, union
membership or activism, or any other characteristic protected by
local, state or federal law. Research shows that while men apply
for positions when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements,
women, Black people, people of color, and other underrepresented
groups only apply when they check every box. If you feel like this
is the position for you, even though you don’t check every box,
please apply. You could be what we’re looking for!