Philanthropy Manager, Annual Giving

Location: Remote (USA)

Salary: $73,000 – $85,000

Status: Full-time, salaried, exempt

Reports to: Director of Philanthropy, Annual & Planned Giving

A collaborative and flexible working style. You can support the goals of the team and collaborate with supervisors and leadership as well as collaborate across and within teams. Strong emotional intelligence is a must. You can work remotely and travel occasionally and strategically.

A strong technical proficiency with CRMs. You have experience maintaining detailed donor records and moves management tracking in a CRM. You are a strategic thinker and planner and can analyze data to inform strategy. Additionally, you can monitor incoming gift reports to ensure donors are thanked within 24-48 hou

To apply: Please upload a resume, cover letter, and a sample donor communication you have written. Applications missing either a cover letter or a writing sample will not be considered. If necessary, redact any identifying information from the donor communication.

We will begin reviewing applications on August 19th.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE TO OUR MISSION:

• With the Director of Philanthropy, Annual & Planned Giving, support the philanthropy team’s goals and meet annual revenue targets by qualifying, stewarding, and advancing relationships with a portfolio of donors and prospects that may include individuals, family foundations, businesses, and organizations.
• Collaborate with the marketing and conservation teams to develop personalized communications and content for donors.
• Help plan and implement donor-focused events.
• Help strategize for and manage your portfolio using relevant technology.
• Pursue all of the above objectives in alignment with our core values.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE:

• A demonstrated ability to solicit 4-5 figure gifts. You have prior experience initiating, stewarding and advancing relationships with a portfolio of donors and prospects that may include individuals, family foundations, businesses, and organizations. This includes experience developing creative and customized growth-oriented engagement strategies that match the objectives of the organization with the interests of the donor. These strategies positively and respectfully engage donors and solicit gifts from individuals with diverse backgrounds, interests and experiences. This also includes experience representing your organization in virtual and in-person meetings with donors.
• A consistent prioritization of meeting portfolio goals and key performance indicators. You have a strong track record of meeting or exceeding annual revenue goals and KPIs.
• The ability to segment portfolios and produce targeted communications. You have strong writing skills and a demonstrated ability to create copy with a sense of urgency that compels a donor to give or get engaged while staying on brand. You will need to have experience writing copy such as proposals, reports, updates and more that are customized to the donor.
• A sophisticated knowledge of techniques and best practices in individual giving. You have an interest in staying current on fundraising trends, best practices and ethics. You can use data and your strong interpersonal skills to create customized donor strategies based on best practices. You can proactively pursue and qualify new prospects. You have experience coordinating webinars, online events and in-person events.

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A demonstrated commitment to and enthusiasm for Rainforest Trust’s mission and respect for our core values: Nature & People; Efficiency; Transparency; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Partnerships & Collaboration; Science & Innovation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Rainforest Trust values the diversity of our planet and environment and wants our team to reflect the richness of the global population we serve. We believe that striving to maintain a demographically diverse workforce where employees are treated equitably and feel a strong sense of inclusion is not only an ethical imperative but also a key driver of innovation and excellence, enhancing our ability to fulfill our mission of conserving and protecting our natural environment.

We put this belief into action by striving to apply a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to every aspect of employment, from how we hire and recruit, to how we determine compensation and benefits, to the training and development we offer, and the working conditions we create.

Research shows that while cis-men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks (especially groups that are underrepresented in the conservations field) tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single qualification, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit!

We are an equal-opportunity employer and give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Rainforest Trust is a remote first organization and the incumbent will be expected to work primarily from home with an excellent internet connection, though part-time office space may be available in Warrenton, VA and/or Washington DC.

Up to 20%. Occasional national and/or international travel may be required for donor meetings, organizational meetings and other events.

Location: This candidate is ideally based in the Central or Western United States.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to remain in a stationary position at a computer terminal for an extended period. The person in this position frequently communicates with colleagues both verbally and in writing and must be able to exchange accurate, neat and thorough information.

ANTICIPATED SALARY

The salary range for this position is $73,000- $85,000 commensurate with experience. This base compensation range represents the anticipated low and high range of wages for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as candidate’s location, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Information on other benefits may be found on our Careers Page.