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Forefront (Illinois) · 17 hours ago

Manager of Donor Engagement

Greater Chicago Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $70K/yr

3+ years exp

Forefront is an organization focused on advancing its goals through various activities in communications, marketing, and fundraising. The Manager of Donor Engagement is responsible for growing individual giving, particularly among Leadership donors, and leads digital fundraising strategies while managing the monthly giving program.

CommunitiesCorporate TrainingEducationNon ProfitSocial Network

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and improve the annual individual giving plan, focused on online giving ($1 to $9,999)

Create, launch, and manage the monthly Sustainer program, including recruitment, retention, stewardship, and recognition activities

Manage all aspects of digital fundraising campaigns, including list segmentation, journey mapping, A/B testing, and data analysis for ongoing improvement

Identify, cultivate, and engage Leadership donors ($1,000–$9,999) through personal outreach, meetings (virtual or in-person), and stewardship

Design and implement engagement and recognition strategies tailored specifically for Leadership donors, separately from online fundraising initiatives

Maintain accurate records of donor relations, engagement, and stewardship activities in CRM (Salesforce)

Coordinate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure fundraising efforts are aligned with Forefront’s mission, communications, and marketing strategy

Monitor and analyze giving trends and provide revenue projections for planning purposes

Serve as ambassador at donor meetings, events, webinars, and community functions as assigned

Support department-wide fundraising and stewardship events as needed

Complete administrative and project duties as assigned. Position responsibilities may adjust as Forefront’s needs evolve

Qualification

Donor engagementDigital fundraisingCRM managementDigital marketingMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsRelationship-buildingOrganizational skills

Required

Minimum 3 years of experience in individual giving, donor engagement, or nonprofit development, including demonstrated results cultivating and stewarding donors at the $1,000+ level

Knowledge of digital marketing tactics such as email marketing, ad campaigns, social media fundraising, and analytics

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including copywriting for fundraising appeals and ability to conduct one-on-one or small group donor meetings

Experience with CRM/database management (Salesforce preferred), digital fundraising tools, analytics, and project management

Relationship-building skills with individuals, couples, and donor advised funds

High level of initiative, collaborative spirit, and commitment to fundraising transparency and donor equity

Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities, campaigns, and donor relationships simultaneously

Comfort working virtually and/or in-person in a highly collaborative team environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and digital meeting platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, etc)