Annual Giving Specialist

Gladney Center for Adoption
Published
February 13, 2025
Location
6300 John Ryan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas
Category
Job Type
Salary Range
$50,000 - $60,000

Description

The Annual Giving Specialist supports Gladney’s mission by managing annual giving campaigns and stewardship initiatives to grow, retain, and onboard donors. This role contributes to a $4M+ annual fundraising goal, including $300K+ from annual giving and $500K+ in grants, while ensuring alignment with Gladney’s strategy and mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Campaign Management:

  • Plan and execute annual giving campaigns, including year-end appeals, North Texas Giving Day, Mother’s Day/Father’s Day appeals, and NYC Marathon partnerships.
  • Develop and expand the monthly giving program to increase retention and donor engagement.
  • Oversee production and distribution of donor materials, including direct mail, email, social media, and stewardship updates.
  • Manage vendors for campaign production and ensure branding consistency.

Stewardship Programs:

  • Coordinate the Annual Report, donor impact updates, and community engagement brochures.
  • Implement a comprehensive stewardship plan aligned with Gladney’s donor retention strategy.

Data & Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate donor records in CRM systems and collaborate with IT to refine reporting tools.
  • Analyze donor trends, track campaign performance, and prepare recommendations to improve results.
  • Audit and correct donation records as needed.

Collaboration & Grants Support:

  • Work closely with Development, IT, Communications, and Accounting teams to align on strategy and execution.
  • Assist the Grants Manager with grant applications, stewardship reports, and donor database updates.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree + 2 years in annual giving/project management, or high school diploma + 4 years of relevant experience.
  • Proven success managing six-figure fundraising programs and achieving donor growth.
  • Strong proficiency in CRM tools, data analysis, and Office 365.

Skills:

  • Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling donor messages.
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a focus on process improvement and meeting deadlines.
  • Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a positive, solution-focused mindset.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt strategies based on data insights.

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