Job Title: Annual Fund Manager
Location: Detroit, MI (Hybrid)
Hours: Full-Time, M-F
Who We Are:
Michigan Humane is a non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to improving and saving lives through compassionate care, community engagement, and advocacy for animals. For over 140 years, Michigan Humane has been providing compassionate care and advocacy for animals in need, including rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption services. With a team of dedicated professionals and volunteers, Michigan Humane works tirelessly to protect and advocate for the animals and families within our communities.
Why Work with Us:
We’re a mission-based organization, with a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of animals and families within our communities. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we’d love to talk to you. In addition to being a part of an organization that truly makes a difference, there are plenty of additional reasons to consider joining us, including:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Account
- Opportunities for professional development, growth, and continuing education
- A positive and collaborative work environment
- Work-life balance and flexible working hours (compressed work schedule option!)
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Human & Pet Bereavement
- Clinic discounts to up to 75% off services for your own pet(s)
- Relaxed dress code
- Wellness program with professional counseling services available to employees
- Animal food discount
- Free or discounted adoption fees to adopt a new friend.
- Yearly performance reviews & employee engagement surveys
- Student Loan Relief Eligibility through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
The Annual Fund Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies for all aspects of individual donor fundraising initiatives, gift processing, donor stewardship and database management.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and manage a sound and sustainable strategy for growing annual gifts ranging from $1 to $4,999. Growth expectations include the number of individual annual fund donors as well as the amount of general operating revenue.
- Responsibilities include direct mail, digital and one-to-one solicitations, as well as tribute, matching and sustainer programs.
- Supervise a team of development professionals.
- Oversee direct mail vendor and program strategy, working with staff and account managers on planning, budgeting, implementation, and reporting.
- Lead mid-level giving strategy and manage portfolio of donors towards building major gift pipeline.
- Coordinate development operations calendar for all Development activities, aligning with marketing, clinic and organizational activities and events.
- Activate, monitor and continuously improve donor-wide Stewardship Program and process.
- Oversee update and alignment of acknowledgement letters and messaging.
- Draft, edit and approve all fundraising messaging, including Direct Mail, digital, and sustainer solicitations, and newsletters.
- Collaborate closely with marketing, operations, and development team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Passionate about leading and being accountable for revenue goals and managing a fundraising program. A demonstrated record of success in goal achievement.
- Possesses a clear understanding and appreciation for Michigan Humane mission, programs and revenue generation needs. Committed to Michigan Humane Core Values and ethical fundraising practices.
- Ability to strategize, plan, execute and interact with tact, diplomacy and discretion.
- Proven ability to work well under pressure and excel at planning, executing and following up on details.
- Artful communicator. Articulate, inspiring and able to activate others.
- Ability to set priorities, to manage multiple projects, to demonstrate flexibility and to adapt successfully to changing demands. Meets deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work with varied audiences and constituencies. Ability to establish and maintain respectful, effective relationships, demonstrating tact and discretion.
- Proficiency with Raisers Edge, MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Solid internet research skills.
- Proficiency with social media.
Join our team at Michigan Humane and make a positive impact, grow your skills and career, and be part of a compassionate and dedicated organization. Apply today!
Skills Required
- Demonstrated success achieving revenue or fundraising goals
- Experience managing a fundraising program
- Understanding of the organization's mission, programs, and revenue generation needs
- Commitment to ethical fundraising practices and organizational core values
- Ability to strategize, plan, execute, and interact with tact, diplomacy, and discretion
- Ability to plan, execute, follow up on details, and work effectively under pressure
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, adapt to changing demands, and meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively with varied audiences and constituencies
- Ability to establish and maintain respectful, effective relationships
- Proficiency with Raisers Edge
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Solid internet research skills
- Proficiency with social media
What We Do
Michigan Humane is Michigan’s oldest and largest nonprofit animal welfare organization. It works to improve and save lives through compassionate care, community engagement, and advocacy for animals across Michigan. Its programs include adoption services, veterinary and emergency care, rescue, shelters, cruelty investigations, community outreach, pet-owner support, and efforts to keep pets with their families while strengthening the human–animal bond.
