Midlevel Gifts Manager, Development
<h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About the role:</strong></span></h3>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW97845569 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW97845569 BCX0">The Mid-Level Gifts Manager is responsible for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of individual donors, helping to grow and sustain philanthropic support for Vera’s mission. This role manages a defined group of mid-level donors, implements targeted engagement strategies, and identifies supporters with the capacity and interest for deeper investment in Vera’s work. This is a frontline fundraising role with direct revenue responsibility and no staff management.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW97845569 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">1. Portfolio Management</span></strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage a portfolio of approximately 200 mid-level donors and prospects.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and implement individualized strategies to retain and deepen donor relationships.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2">Conduct substantive donor outreach, including phone calls, virtual meetings, and in-person visits.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2">Coordinate closely with the Major Gifts team to identify and transition qualified prospects.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2">Prepare briefing materials, proposals, and stewardship reports as needed.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2">Staff donor cultivation and stewardship events as required by the engagement calendar of the Development Department.</li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">2. Communications</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Execute targeted mid-level campaigns, stewardship touchpoints, and cultivation opportunities.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2">Partner with the Associate Director of Digital Fundraising and the Communications teams on segmented donor messaging.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="26" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2">Oversee the entire Annual Report process, including collaborating with the Development and Communications teams to facilitate the strategic direction, writing, and design. <span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">3. Data Management</span></strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain accurate donor records and activity tracking in the CRM.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What qualifications are we looking for?</strong></span></h3>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Required</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">:</span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelors degree and 6+ years of relevant experience. In lieu of degree requirement, applicable work or life experience may be considered.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="31" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">3+ years of fundraising or relevant relationship-management experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Preferred</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in advocacy, policy, research, or social-justice organizations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215}"> </span></li>
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<h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW232907634 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232907634 BCX0">Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities you'll bring:</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW232907634 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></strong></span></h3>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Demonstrated success managing donor relationships or closing gifts.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Comfort using CRM systems and performance metrics (Raiser’s Edge preferred).</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="31" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Proven ability to build deep and lasting relationships with a variety of partners – both internal and external.<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
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<h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Location:</strong></span></h3>
<p>Please note this role will report to our<strong> Brooklyn, NY </strong>office. Vera employees adhere to a hybrid schedule and are in-office on an alternating schedule that generally amounts to 10 days per month.</p>
<h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Compensation and Benefits:</strong></span></h3>
<p>The compensation range for this position is <strong>$113,000-115,000</strong>. <strong>In addition, this position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys (ALAA) UAW 2325<em>.</em><em> </em></strong>Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and performance. The salary range listed is just one component of Vera Institute’s total compensation package for employees. As an employer of choice in our field, supporting Vera staff - both personally and professionally - is a priority. To do this, we invest in the well-being of our staff through other rewards including merit pay, generous paid time off, a comprehensive health insurance plan, student loan repayment benefits, professional development training opportunities and up to $2,000 annual for education costs and fees relevant to Vera work, employer-funded retirement plan, and flexible time. <span class="TextRun Highlight SCXW74969698 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW74969698 BCX8">To learn more about Vera’s benefits offerings, </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW74969698 BCX8" href="https://online.fliphtml5.com/zmgfx/Vera-Benefits-Guide---26-27/" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW74969698 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW74969698 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">click here</span></span></a><span class="TextRun Highlight SCXW74969698 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW74969698 BCX8">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW74969698 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
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<h3><strong>Application Process:</strong></h3>
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<div class="p-rich_text_section">To receive further consideration for this career opportunity, applicants are asked preliminary questions about logistics, their interest and qualifi
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