Uncommon Schools
non-profit
AssociateManager,AnnualGiving&DevelopmentOperations
“Associate Manager, Annual Giving & Development Operations at Uncommon Schools. Skills: Annual Giving, Development Operations. Manage donor data in Salesforce, ensuring accuracy across records, gift entry, acknowledgements, and reporting. Oversee gift processing from receipt through acknowledgement, maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and a donor experience”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure donors have a seamless experience while contributing to the growth of our annual fund; translate systems and follow-through into meaningful fundraising outcomes
Industry & Context.
Minimal physical primarily sitting at a desk for extended periods, Commitment of at least three days each week at our Central Office in downtown Manhattan (100 Church Street)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree, 3–4 years of professional experience, 1–2 years in a directly relevant area, Experience working with a CRM (Salesforce or similar), with a focus on data accuracy and reporting, organizational skills and attention to detail, Clear, thoughtful written communication skills, Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on details
Nice to Have
Experience in fundraising, development operations, or donor relations, Experience with annual fund campaigns, gift processing, or donor stewardship, Experience in operations, administration, or coordination roles with high attention to detail, Comfort communicating with external stakeholders in a professional setting, Interest in continuing to grow in development and fundraising
What You'll Do.
Manage donor data in Salesforce
ensuring accuracy across records
Oversee gift processing from receipt through acknowledgement
and a donor experience
and documentation that support efficient development operations
Support reporting and data tracking to inform fundraising strategy and decision-making
Support and execute annual fund initiatives
and digital campaigns
Coordinate campaign logistics and timelines to ensure smooth execution
Contribute to donor outreach efforts
including targeted communications and direct solicitation
Track campaign progress and support ongoing improvements
Support donor management processes
including tracking proposals
Conduct outreach to annual fund and select mid-level donors
helping to build and maintain relationships
Partner with team members to ensure donors receive timely
thoughtful communication
Help strengthen donor engagement through consistent follow-through and attention to detail
Support development projects and team priorities through coordination and follow-through
Assist with event logistics and prospect research as needed
Contribute to donor-facing materials and written communications
Provide administrative support that enables the broader team to operate effectively
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with colleagues across the development team; Partner with team members to ensure donors receive timely, thoughtful communication; Support development projects and team priorities through coordination and follow-through; Provide administrative support that enables the broader team to operate effectively
Communication Scope
Clear, thoughtful written communication skills; Comfort communicating with external stakeholders in a professional setting
Process & Methodology
Coordinate campaign logistics and timelines, Support development projects and team priorities through coordination and follow-through
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