Donor Engagement Manager

For over 30 years, the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation has been a leader in advancing Alzheimer’s research and awareness. The Foundation has provided millions of dollars funding groundbreaking science at world-renowned institutions: Fisher Center lab at Rockefeller University, NYU Langone, and Imagine Institute in Paris, France and have earned Charity Navigator’s highest rating for 15 consecutive years. Join a passionate, mission-driven team making a real impact—help us raise millions to change lives!

• Mid-Level Donor Portfolio Management: Manage a robust portfolio of mid-level donors ($1K–$9,999), execute disciplined moves management to upgrade donors into major-gift prospects, and develop individualized cultivation plans based on donor capacity, loyalty, and engagement. Support cultivation of select major donors as assigned by the Fundraising Managing Director and maintain Alzheimer’s-specific donor literacy to deepen donor connection to the mission.
• Support cultivation of select major donors as assigned by the Fundraising Managing Director and maintain Alzheimer’s-specific donor literacy to deepen donor connection to the mission.
• Donor Engagement & Stewardship: Lead stewardship for mid-level donors through personalized outreach, virtual lab tours, Why I Give integration, donor updates, and targeted follow-ups.
• Ensure timely acknowledgments and donor communications in partnership with the Fundraising Coordinator; support donor events and virtual engagement experiences; and strengthen donor loyalty through consistent, mission-centered engagement.
• Segmentation & Pipeline Strategy: Partner with the Fundraising Managing Director to refine donor segmentation models that support upgrades and long-term pipeline growth. Identify upgrade opportunities using recency, frequency, loyalty, capacity, donor lifetime value, and relationship depth. Track donor movement through the pipeline using Salesforce and provide donor intelligence to support forecasting and revenue planning. 
• Campaign & Appeal Support: Support campaign architecture by contributing donor insights, identifysegmentation, and messaging strategy.
• Draft donor-centered communications for appeals, stewardship, and targeted outreach, and analyze donor data to improve campaign performance and donor conversion.
• Light Grant Writing: Draft and submit approximately 12 grant proposals annually to support fundraising goals and assist with grant reporting and donor impact communications. Manage the annual Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) application, reporting, and donor communications.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Programs to integrate research updates into donor communications.
• Partner with Operations and the Database Manager to maintain accurate donor records, ensure reporting consistency, and track fundraising performance against strategic plan goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with the Fundraising Coordinator to ensure seamless stewardship, administrative support, and donor follow-up.
• Perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned and/or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: 7–12 years of fundraising experience, preferably in Alzheimer’s, neuroscience, or health-related nonprofits.
• Demonstrated success managing donor portfolios and securing 5-figure gifts, with some 6-figure experience preferred.
• Strong writing skills and experience crafting donor-centered communications for appeals, stewardship, and targeted outreach.
• Familiarity with moves management, segmentation, and pipeline strategy.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM systems, with experience in fundraising performance tracking and reporting.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment.
• High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and discretion.

Working Conditions

• Position resides in a beautiful new office space with a friendly work environment. 
• Work 40 hours a week in-person, Monday–Friday, plus a one-hour lunch. Business smart attire is the style of dress with occasional business attire for executive meetings.
• Talking in-person with team members, researchers and donors as well as on the phone and video conference.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual reviews and bonus potential 
• Eligible for annual performance review and bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and 401K with employer match  
• Generous paid time off and holidays 
• Professional development opportunities 
• A vibrant, supportive team environment

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