Senior Manager, Philanthropy Leadership Giving

(Chicago/Hybrid) The Sr. Manager of Philanthropy will lead the Leadership Giving team to reach and exceed revenue goals by retaining and upgrading high-value donors to the organization through personal and high-touch outreach. As Sr. Manager, you will report directly to and work closely with the Director of Retention and Strategic Segments to develop and implement the overall annual caseload strategy, including caseload assignments and portfolio composition to align with the goals of upgrading and retaining mid-level donors. This position is based in our Chicago headquarters.

We are seeking an individual with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and related experience. Minimum 7 years of experience and demonstrated success as a front-line fundraiser. Individuals with a minimum of 1-3 years management experience managing a team. Certified Fund Raising Executive is preferred.

Essential Job Responsibilities Include

1. Mid-Level Donor Engagement & Solicitation: Work with Leadership Giving team to ensure revenue goals are reached and exceeded. The Sr. Manager will also manage a caseload of donors.
2. Development and Implementation: Develop and support the implementation of high-quality, personalized communication and correspondence that deepens donor’s relationship with The Fellowship, their impact, and their assigned Leadership Giving team member.
3. Supervise and Lead: Directly supervises Leadership Giving team. Ensure Leadership Giving team meets established performance guidelines. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with The Fellowship’s policies.
4. Cross-functional team partnerships: Work closely with Integrated Fundraising and Major Gifts teams to ensure a smooth transition to donors to and from both programs.
5. Data and Reporting: Use data to track progress, evaluate, and report out on the program’s strategic and financial goals.

Technical & Individual Skills

1. Experience successfully managing personal portfolio of clients or donors.
2. Experience reviewing and interpreting data to improve program performance.
3. Knowledge of both Jewish and Christian beliefs.
4. Ability to empathize with strongly held religious and/or political views.
5. High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
7. Strong analytical, planning, time management, and organizational skills required.
8. High proficiency in MS Office suite required, and experience with fundraising database.

The Fellowship is an organization of bridge builders whose vision is that Jews and Christians will reverse their 2,000-year history of discord and replace it with a relationship marked by dialogue, understanding, respect, and cooperation. Together we are able to help more than a million Jews in need each year. Our success is built on a culture that celebrates the differences in who we are, what we have experienced, and how we think.

Come and experience all that The Fellowship offers, including the ability for you to make an impact in a global nonprofit with collaborative team members, professional growth opportunities, and mission-focused work. We have great benefits, newly designed offices, and are located on Wacker Drive, across from the Chicago Riverwalk. Please submit your resume and salary requirements.

Key words: Donor Engagement, Leadership, Reporting

We are an equal opportunity employer (EOE).