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Position Summary:

Salary Ranges from $62,500-$66,500 per year based on education and experience.

The Annual Fund Manager plays a key role in the development and execution of Springbrook’s annual fundraising strategy. This position leads the creation, implementation, and evaluation of annual fund plans; supports donor engagement; and strengthens partnerships with families and local businesses to advance fundraising goals. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with excellent organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive, professional presence.

Springbrook’s Foundation team works on a hybrid schedule, combining in-office and remote work. Candidates must have an adequate home-office setup and be able to report regularly to the office. The candidate must reside within Springbrook’s 14-county service region.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Annual Fund

+ Take the lead on developing, managing, and executing comprehensive annual fund plans, including goal setting, donor segmentation, and performance tracking.

+ Report directly to the Foundation Director and collaborate on strategies to grow and steward annual giving.

+ Organize all annual fund solicitations (hard copy and digital), including writing appeal copy and coordinating production with internal teams and external vendors.

+ Manage a small portfolio of current and prospective annual fund donors to support donor retention and engagement.

+ Develop and maintain partnerships with local businesses to support fundraising efforts, including securing sponsorships, donated items, and volunteers.

+ Collaborate with Human Resources on the Springbrook Scholars program, including donor stewardship, scholarship committee participation, and planning recognition events.

Gift Recording and Acknowledgment

+ Oversee gift management process

+ Work closely with an outside consultant and Foundation Assistant to ensure all gifts are entered into the database and acknowledged in a timely manner.

+ Support the Director of Grants and work with the finance department on post-award grant management and stewardship.

Event Management

+ Support the Assistant Director of Parent and Family Engagement with family engagement activities, including planning and executing Parent and Family Network fundraising and stewardship events.

+ Assist with the coordination of additional Foundation-related events as needed to support donor engagement and annual fundraising goals.

+ All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree required.

+ 3–5 years of experience in a similar role or nonprofit environment preferred, with strong understanding of fundraising and donor relations.

+ Forward-thinking, proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, propose solutions, and stay current on annual giving best practices.

+ Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

+ Emotional maturity and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word; ability to learn new software as needed.

+ Experience with donor database software preferred (Virtuous experience strongly desired).

+ Ability to work collaboratively across the organization as well as independently to meet deadlines and achieve goals.

+ Ability and willingness to travel and work occasional evenings and Saturdays.

+ Must meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as needed.

Springbrook is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Springbrook to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, age, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, traits historically associated with race and/or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Job Details

Job Family SPR

Pay Type Salary

Hiring Min Rate 62,500 USD

Hiring Max Rate 66,500 USD