The Annual Giving & Donor Relations Manager plays a pivotal role in connecting with community members through compelling communications and mission-driven events, all in alignment with our inspiring mission. This position leads annual giving campaigns and special events, and assists with alumni engagement to foster a strong sense of community and inspire philanthropic support. This role is well-suited for a strategic and creative relationship-builder with a passion for storytelling, donor cultivation, and meaningful engagement.

This role is well-suited for a strategic and creative relationship-builder with a passion for inspirational storytelling, donor cultivation, and meaningful engagement. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional with a positive attitude who enjoys connecting with others, brings creativity and passion to fundraising, is highly organized, has an attention to detail, is an effective communicator, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proven fundraising experience in annual giving/campaigns and appeals.
• Ability to develop and implement fundraising strategies and analyze data to identify opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and create inspirational stories and content.
• Demonstrated success in building and cultivating relationships with a diverse community of donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with donor management databases (Raiser’s Edge preferred) and Google Suite or Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Canva is a plus.
• A proven professional who possesses a high level of diplomacy and confidentiality.
• Excellent research, analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

About Manzano Day School

Founded in 1938, Manzano Day School is an Independent, nonprofit elementary school for pre-K through 5th-grade, nestled between Old Town Albuquerque and downtown. Our historic six-acre campus is a charming blend of adobe and contemporary buildings, warm and inviting classrooms, spacious play and meeting areas, and unique learning spaces like our Placita, garden, and meadow. We are a community of professionals who work together to provide an exceptional educational experience for approximately 460 students, where our mission, core values, and Joy in Learning® are at the center of our work.

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