Manager of Individual Giving

POSITION SUMMARY: The Manager of Individual Giving will partner with the Development Director and Data Manager to meet and exceed revenue goals from individuals. This position is ideal for a fund development professional looking to be part of a successful team who is committed to laughing and working hard together. This position manages two or more of MCEA’s fundraising campaigns, has a portfolio of mid-tier donors, performs donor outreach, and shares responsibility for implementing fundraising efforts to acquire, grow and sustain support for a leading environmental nonprofit. This position reports to the Director of Development and has no direct reports.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: The primary responsibility of this position is the strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of annual fund donors. Duties include:

• Coordinate individual giving campaigns, encompassing both direct mail and digital appeals.
• Manage a portfolio of mid-tier donors by building opportunities for engagement and increased support.
• Develop new and maintain existing sponsorship relationships.
• Participate in departmental planning to grow MCEA’s individual giving through use of sector-wide data and a community-focused lens.
• Build donor relationships through phone calls, notes, meetings, and stewardship strategies.
• Partner with Development, Communications, and Finance staff to maintain donation seals and the online annual report.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Support major gift appeals with phone calling
• Assist with special events as needed
• Develop an understanding of MCEA programs and partnerships to best communicate with stakeholders
• Contribute to a welcoming and respectful work environment
• Other duties as requested

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of demonstrated success in individual giving
• Detail oriented, with an ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse staff and a broad constituency
• Mission-aligned: committed to building a more just, healthy, and abundant future
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace and other technology tools
• Ability to handle confidential information and financial data ethically and with discretion

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current with developments in philanthropy, including Community-Centric Fundraising
• Familiarity with the environmental movement
• Experience with donor databases

SALARY & BENEFITS: MCEA strives to create a mission-focused work environment that is equitable and inclusive. MCEA highly values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to support our employees through a range of strategies, including generous benefits for employees and dependents, paid family leave, and more. The starting salary range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000.

We believe everyone deserves consideration, regardless of where you went to school, where you grew up, and what opportunities you’ve had in the past. MCEA is an equal opportunity employer.

TO APPLY: Please send your resume and cover letter to hr@mncenter.org. Please use your cover letter as an opportunity to share your writing with us how your skills and experience align with our desired candidate. Please also indicate in your e-mail where you located this job posting. You must submit all materials directly to this email address – no applications via third party website (such as Indeed) will be accepted.