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THE POSITION

Job Description:

Breakthrough is seeking an Individual Gifts Manager in the New York City office. The candidate will work closely with Breakthrough’s leadership team to facilitate individual giving in support of Breakthrough.  The candidate will be responsible for the timely identification, cultivation, and solicitation of gifts from current donors and new prospects in addition to supporting the Executive Director and Members of the Board of Directors in their solicitation efforts.

 

The candidate will manage long-term relationships with current individual donors, including stewardship activities and facilitate donor events.  S/he will also continue to develop and increase the prospective donor base through the identification, evaluation, and cultivation of individuals who have not previously given to the organization. 

 

S/he will develop collateral materials for solicitations, as needed, including individualized correspondence as well as end-of-year direct mailing campaigns.

 

S/he will also be responsible for developing and managing a donor database. 

 

An ideal candidate will have strong written and presentation skills, keen attention to detail and organizational skills, ability to work independently as well as with a team, and a commitment to Breakthrough’s mission.

 

Responsibilities:

·       Manage and grow an individual donor portfolio, including current, lapsed, and prospective donors;

·       Building and maintaining strong relationships with individual donors through various forms of communication, research, special  events, and meetings;

·       Support the Executive Director and Board of Directors in developing and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with key partners;

·       Increase the prospective donor base through research, identification, and evaluation, individuals who have not previously given to the organization;

·       Manage the Year-End Direct Mail Appeal, and manage the process of donor acknowledgment and recognition;

·       Develop new strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and maintaining existing relationships;

·       Participate in development and growth of the online giving strategy and donor cultivation;

·       Maintain and manage database to track stewardship, gifts, donor profiles, etc.;

·       Support and contribute to activities throughout the organization as needed.

Experience and Required Skills:

• Bachelors degree;
• 3 – 5 years direct fundraising experience; and demonstrated success in developing and maintaining donor relationships;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to connect with people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences;
• Strong follow-up skills;
• Organizing special and cultivation events from large galas to small dinners;
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed;
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff, volunteers, members of the Board of Directors, donors, and prospective donors;
• Strong communication skills – written and presentation (including appeal letter writing);
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; attention to detail;
• Comfortable with both Mac and PC platforms and Microsoft office
• Knowledge of and familiarity with use of databases;
• Passionate about Breakthrough’s mission;

• Humor, energy for challenges, and passion for social change.

 

The candidate should have the ability to work in a small and informal atmosphere.  Salary is commensurate with experience and benefits include health and dental, 4 weeks vacation, and a 403(b).

 

Please submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements and history, writing sample, and three references (include where you saw this posting).

 

Email to jobs@breakthrough.tv (with Individual Gifts Manager in subject line) or mail application to:

 

Jobs/Individual Gifts Manager

Breakthrough

4 West 37^th Street, 4^th Floor

New York, NY  10018