Description

The Fundraising Manager supports the mission of St. Vincent de Paul Louisville by securing resources to house, feed, and support those in need with compassion and dignity. This role focuses on cultivating donor relationships, leading fundraising appeals and campaigns, securing event sponsorships, and overseeing the donor database.  This position will work closely with the entire Development Team to achieve annual fundraising goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

• Support the development and execution of annual fundraising goals.
• Cultivate and grow relationships with mid-level individual donors, corporate partners, and family foundations.
• Create personalized fundraising proposals and solicitation letters

Appeals & Campaigns

• Lead the strategy and execution of annual fundraising appeals, direct mail, and special campaigns, including the monthly donor program.
• Partner with Communication and Marketing Coordinator to produce compelling donor-facing materials.

Events & Sponsorships

• Partner with the Special Events Manager to secure event sponsorships.
• Contribute to the planning and donor cultivation strategies for fundraising events.
• Collaborate with partners to identify potential opportunities to create and host cause marketing campaigns to benefit SVDP’s mission.

Data & Reporting

• Create fundraising reports to track fundraising progress, ROI, and campaign performance.
• Ensure compliance with ethical fundraising standards and donor confidentiality.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mission-driven, compassionate, and committed to serving others.
• Outgoing, collaborative, and relationship oriented.
• Initiative-taking and adaptable, with a willingness to learn and grow professionally.
• Purposeful and motivated by measurable results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proposals, presentations, and donor correspondence.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices, including annual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundation relations, and events.
• Ability to represent SVDP with professionalism and credibility in diverse settings.
• Collaborative approach to working across departments and with leadership.

Reporting to this Position: N/A

Requirements

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in fundraising.
• Demonstrated experience with donor relationship management and solicitation.
• Proficiency in donor database systems and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance.