Manager Mid-Level Giving

How many people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?" with the answer, "I help find cures for cancer." At Blood Cancer United, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our regions, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our bold goal a reality: to enable patients with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life by 2040. Join us and give new meaning to the word, "job."Summary: As part of a mission centric, locally delivered and nationally powered organization, the Manager, Midlevel Giving will implement strategy for mid-level donor prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. This role involves managing a portfolio of 500-700 donors, focusing on retention, annual giving upgrades, and major donor prospect identification.

Collaborate closely with Prospect Development, Stewardship, Communications, Data Insights and Systems, and Territory Advancement teams to tailor engagement strategies. Key responsibilities include achieving quarterly KPIs and annual fundraising goals through direct outreach to individual donors, maintaining CRM records, and preparing reports on program outcomes. Ideal candidates bring a bachelor's degree in relevant fields, strong Salesforce skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while fostering collaborative relationships across teams.Duties and Responsibilities:Portfolio ManagementWork closely with the Senior Director of Midlevel Giving within the Advancement department to implement prospect identification, cultivation, and solicitation and stewardship of midlevel donors.Directly engage donors for portfolio qualification, primarily via phone calls and direct emails.Develop a portfolio of about 500-700 donors and prospective mid-level donors in collaboration with the Prospect Development team.Serve as a relationship manager/account owner to engage a portfolio of donors with a focus on retention and upgrading annual giving to meet an annual revenue target for Advancement.Develop tailored communication strategies for donors in portfolio and integrate strategies within overall midlevel donor communications and stewardship plan.Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of mid-level donors in the CRM; submits merge requests and enriches records with donor interests and meaningful activities.Meets quarterly performance KPIs and annual fundraising goals.Collaborate with Key Internal PartnersCollaborate with Territory and Region teams to identify and qualify prospects for major gift, planned gift, principal gift, and other portfolios.Partner with Senior Director to refine workflow for Territory and Region collaboration and tracking of KPIs within CRM.Develop an awareness of communications calendars and strategies driven by Direct to Constituent and Constituent Experience.Education & Experience Requirements:Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or Communications.5+ years of experience in mid-level giving, donor relations, or fundraising, preferably within a nonprofit organization.Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM software, with experience in database management and analytics.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, adept at building relationships and collaborating across diverse teams.Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.Physical Demands & Work Environment:Minimal weekend & evening work required dependent on projects overseeingMinimal travel based on related projects and department meetingsPhysical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizationsWork environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizationsEmployee Value Proposition:As a valued member of Blood Cancer United, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off.

In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year, and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program.We are excited to share the base pay range for this position is $64,000 to $81,000. The offered compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Blood Cancer United we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the current compensation of similarly situated roles and direct team members. Base compensation is only one component of our Total Rewards program, which also includes an annual incentive plan and a competitive benefits package.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer Blood Cancer United is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Blood Cancer United seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Blood Cancer United home. Blood Cancer United complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.Originally posted on Himalayas