Annual Giving Marketing Manager

Responsibilities

• Campaign & Project Management (50%)
• - Develop and manage project schedules and deliverables to ensure efficient use of time and talent and that campaigns launch on time.
• - Plan, coordinate, and implement multichannel annual giving initiatives including direct mail, email, social media, crowdfunding, and Giving Day campaigns.
• - Closely collaborate with partners in communications, donor relations, alumni relations, and development to develop and implement donor retention and acquisition strategies.
• Content Creation & Storytelling (30%)
• - With support from the communications team, develop and maintain a library of reusable creative assets and templates.
• - Write, edit, and design donor appeals, e-solicitations, webpages, and social media content.
• - Create persuasive messaging and digital assets (graphics, posts, video) tailored to different audiences and channels.
• - Ensure brand consistency, tone, and style across all annual giving communications.
• - Collaborate with colleagues to highlight annual giving fund impact stories to support donor stewardship.

Requirements

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with diverse stakeholders.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3–5 years of experience in project management, program coordination, fundraising, marketing, or communications.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across print and digital platforms.
• Experience with fundraising CRMs (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce) and digital engagement tools (email, social, peer-to-peer).
• Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Must pass a background check upon offer of employment.

Preferred

• Graphic design and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience in fundraising, direct mail, or online campaigns
• Experience developing and releasing email broadcasts
• Basic video editing experience

Benefits

• UH Foundation voluntarily pays 100% of the following
• - 10% 403(b) contributions after 7 months of employment. This is automatic and NOT dependent on the employee making any contributions. PLUS, ALL contributions are 100% immediately vested!
• - Term life insurance
• - AD&D insurance
• - Short term disability insurance
• - Long term disability insurance
• - Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• - Employee assistance program
• - Generous PTO and paid holidays
• UH Foundation voluntarily provides the following in which the company and employees share the cost