Senior Manager of Individual Giving, Open Hand Atlanta

The Senior Manager of Individual Giving manages the individual giving program for Open Hand Atlanta. Supporting the organization’s comprehensive fund development plan, the Senior Manager of Individual Giving will be responsible for the development and implementation of the annual fund, including strategies for all micro-, mid-level and monthly donors as well as maintaining a portfolio of major donors ($2,500+) for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. This role is vital to the success of Open Hand's Annual Fundraising efforts and will be responsible for strategically stewarding and growing the base of supporters to the organization alongside the Senior Director of Development. This role oversees the Advisory Board and supervises the Development Database Administrator.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the annual giving strategy for all micro-, mid-level and major gift prospects/donors. Assist the Sr. Director of Development in creating and maintaining timelines and work plans for donor engagement, including receptions, appeals, and strategic touchpoints.
• Develop strategy for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of all donors giving $2,500+ annually, utilizing a moves management strategy to deepen relationships and move donors through the pipeline; This includes personalized outreach, one-on-one meetings and strategic engagement events as well as working collaboratively with the Senior Director of Development and CEO who manage portfolios of the largest major donors.
• Oversee Open Hand’s monthly giving program, including development of annual strategies to boost participation, average pledge size, and donor retention.
• Supervise the Database Administrator, ensuring accurate records and reporting, timely donor data research and records maintenance.
• Manage the Advisory Board, including engagement, recruitment, stewardship efforts, meeting preparation and stewardship activities.
• Manage the annual fundraising and appeals calendar in collaboration with the Sr. Manager of Communications and Marketing to facilitate Annual Fund communications including direct mail, email campaigns, personalized messaging, social media, and donor solicitations, under the direction of the Sr. Director of Development and Marketing.
• Support the Sr. Director of Development with Board of Directors activities, including preparation of giving statements, event coordination, and board communications.
• Collaborate with Volunteer Services to implement strategies to build relationships that convert volunteers into active donors.
• Manage the donor stewardship process, providing direction and support to the entire team as needed.