About Democracy Now!

Democracy Now! is a non-profit news organization based in NYC. We produce an audience-supported weekday news hour that reaches millions of people every month across broadcast and digital platforms. Everyone who works at Democracy Now! is committed to creating and distributing high-quality independent news – it’s a great place to work.

Overview

The Individual Giving Manager is an integral member of our four-person development team; serves as the lead on our digital and direct mail fundraising campaigns; plays a key role in the cultivation and stewardship of our mid-level donors; oversees prospect research; and supervises interns and volunteers, among other responsibilities. This position reports to the Director of Development.

Responsibilities

Revenue Generation

• Work closely with the Director of Development to design and implement a comprehensive individual giving strategy.
• Lead digital and direct mail fundraising campaigns, including strategy, copywriting and layout, execution and analysis and reporting.
• Oversee monthly giving program, from solicitation (via campaigns and targeted outreach) to stewardship.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors who contribute $1,000 to $5,000 annually, in addition to managing a portfolio of prospective donors.

Development Operations

• Ensure donor engagement records are kept up-to-date and accurate for donors giving at the $1,000 to $5,000 level, as well as prospects.
• Lead research efforts to help build pipelines for this position’s portfolio as well as those of the Major Gift Officer and Director of Development.
• Provide support on phones, email correspondence and gift acknowledgements as needed.
• Stay up to date on individual giving trends and strategies through regular surveying of the philanthropic landscape and attending professional development events.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Team Leadership

• Participate in recruitment and hiring for the department internship program.
• Train and supervise interns, and provide them with professional development and education about the development field.
• Help oversee the work of department volunteers and contractors.

Event Management and Support

• Manage the Brunch and a Broadcast donor program.
• Assist in the planning and execution of donor stewardship and cultivation events, from small, cultivation events to major organization-wide fundraisers.

Skills and Qualifications

•  Familiarity with and commitment to the mission of Democracy Now!
• 3 or more years in non-profit fundraising or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 1 year developing successful campaign materials including writing clean and compelling copy
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working directly with individual donors who give $1,000 or more
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and respond quickly to emerging opportunities
• Experience managing data in a CRM
• Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a thoughtful, professional, diplomatic and enthusiastic manner
• Proficient in digital fundraising toolset including data management and analysis, CRM and email marketing
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Volunteer and/or intern coordination and management experience
• Familiarity with prospect research software

Compensation

• The salary range is $79,000 - $84,000.
• Benefits include health, dental, retirement, paid time off and more!

 Other Information

• This is an NYC-based position with in-person work requirements.
• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Democracy Now! and SAG-AFTRA.

To Apply

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received, so applying early is strongly encouraged. All applications must be received by May 5, 2025.
• We are excited to hear from you! To join Democracy Now!, please submit a cover letter of no more than one page that discusses:
  • How you connect with the mission and work of Democracy Now!
  • How your personal and professional experiences equip you to carry out the responsibilities outlined in the job description.

We discourage the use of generative artificial intelligence to create application materials for this position and give preference to candidates who submit applications that showcase their own voice and writing.

Democracy Now! is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQ+ identifying people are encouraged to apply.

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