Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and evaluate the organization’s annual giving program, including donor segmentation, moves management, targeted outreach, and stewardship strategies.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive annual fund strategy to meet defined revenue goals.
• Lead the creation and production of all annual giving appeals, including direct mail, email campaigns, digital fundraising, and coordinated multi-channel outreach.
• Analyze donor data to measure campaign effectiveness, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with communications staff to ensure consistent messaging, strong storytelling, and compelling donor-centered content.
• Collaborate with Community Partnership & Volunteer Specialist and Marketing & Events Specialist to ensure meaningful volunteer/donor engagement.
• Oversee donor stewardship for annual fund supporters, ensuring timely acknowledgments and meaningful engagement.
• Research, write, and submit grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and government entities as assigned and in partnership with Leadership Team
• Track grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and submission schedules to ensure compliance and timely delivery in partnership with Leadership Team
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor and prospect records in the CRM system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, annual giving, or related development work.
• Demonstrated success in managing giving programs or donor campaigns.
• Strong written and verbal skills with experience in crafting appeals and grant proposals and communicating with donors.
• Excellent project management abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and donor databases. Experience with Bloomerang is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and inform strategy.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the organization.
• CFRE credential preferred

Preferred

• CFRE credential preferred
• Experience with Bloomerang is an advantage

Benefits

• The position is salaried and exempt. The Shelter Association of Washtenaw County offers a strong benefits package that includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance with very low deductibles; 403(b) retirement matching; a flexible spending account; generous paid time off; disability & life insurance; and a flexible schedule.