GLAD Law Senior Manager, Community Giving

ABOUT GLAD LAW

Since 1978, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law) has achieved scores of precedent-setting legal victories to end discrimination based on gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and HIV status. Time after time, GLAD Law has broken through resistance and prejudice to make real progress for transgender rights, family protections, and marriage equality, LGBTQ+ youth rights, protections for people living with HIV, and much more. GLAD Law is focused on working at the cutting edge of LGBTQ+ rights, advancing strategies to address discrimination occurring at the intersections of race and LGBTQ+ status, and keeping a close watch on a counter-movement that is fighting hard to roll back critical progress.

We are at a critical moment in our efforts for LGBTQ+ justice, racial justice, and lived equality. The rights of LGBTQ+ people, and transgender individuals in particular, are under attack, as evidenced by the current federal administration's executive orders and other actions targeting transgender people alongside efforts by opponents in state legislatures and in courts to diminish LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination protections.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Manager of Community Giving will shape the future of GLAD Law’s community fundraising program — growing the Sustainer Circle monthly giving society, stewarding a portfolio of mid-level donors with high potential for major gift conversion, and leading a portfolio of signature fundraising events, including the Spirit of Justice Award dinner. This new role will supervise the Fundraising Events Manager and play a key role in building out a dedicated fundraising events lane within the department. We are looking for a creative, strategic thinker who leads with initiative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is ready to take full ownership of their portfolio.

The Senior Manager of Community Giving is a key member of GLAD Law's Development leadership team, responsible for growing a broad base of individual philanthropic support through community engagement, strategic communications, and meaningful stewardship. The ideal candidate is a front-line fundraiser and gifted storyteller who understands how to build and sustain donor communities, communicate GLAD Law’s impact, bring genuine enthusiasm for grassroots and mid-level giving, and is deeply motivated by LGBTQ+ civil rights.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Giving & Sustainer Circle

• Design and implement a comprehensive community giving strategy to increase donor numbers and retention at all levels.

• Lead all aspects of the Sustainer Circle monthly giving program, including acquisition, stewardship, upgrades, and lapsed donor reactivation.

• Develop and execute donor communication plans, including email, direct mail, and digital channels, that inspire giving and deepen connection to GLAD Law’s mission.

• Track and analyze key fundraising metrics, using data to inform strategy and report progress to the Director of Development.

Personal Donor Portfolio

• Manage a personal portfolio of mid-level donors, conducting proactive outreach, cultivation, and stewardship to retain and upgrade giving.

• Develop individualized engagement plans for portfolio donors, including personal touchpoints such as calls, meetings, and event invitations.

• Identify and qualify new prospects for the portfolio through data analysis, event engagement, and referrals.

• Collaborate with the Development Leadership team on moves management strategy and portfolio growth goals.

Events

• Supervise the Fundraising Events Manager, providing strategic direction and support for GLAD Law’s fundraising event portfolio.

• Partner with the Senior Manager of Institutional Giving to solicit event sponsorships and engage corporate and individual support to meet event fundraising goals.

• Manage auction solicitation strategy and execution, including identifying and securing in-kind gifts, experiences, and items that reflect GLAD Law’s community and values.

• Collaborate on the development of event concepts that engage diverse communities and reflect GLAD Law’s brand and values.

• Serve as a Development leadership presence at key events.

Donor Stewardship & Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community donors, ensuring all supporters feel valued and conne