Senior Manager, Fundraising Federal Tax Credit Scholarship

Do you have a passion for children and education? Would you like to positively impact families in need of help? We want to speak with you!

Step Up For Students empowers families to pursue and engage in the most appropriate learning options for their children.

Step Up For Students offers an excellent benefits package:

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Medical - HSA/FSA - Dental - Vision
Company Paid Disability - Life Insurance
401K Match - Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Time off Policy - Professional Development


JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Manager, Fundraising will report directly to the Director of Fundraising for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program at Step Up For Students. This role is responsible for serving as a liaison between internal staff, managing multiple campaigns to encourage donor education and pledges, and supporting efforts to raise hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credit donations. The Senior Manager will play a key role in executing the fundraising strategy, fostering collaboration, and ensuring campaign success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
◦ Act as the primary liaison between fundraising leadership and internal staff, ensuring clear communication and alignment on campaign goals and processes.
◦ Manage and execute multiple donor education and pledge campaigns across digital, print, and in-person platforms.
◦ Support the Director of Fundraising in cultivating donor relationships and developing innovative fundraising initiatives.
◦ Coordinate with marketing and communications teams to deliver consistent messaging and brand alignment for all campaigns.
◦ Monitor campaign performance, track KPIs, and report progress to leadership.
◦ Assist in the stewardship and recognition of donors, including personalized communications and event planning.
◦ Ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance in all fundraising activities.
◦ Collaborate with volunteers, board members, program staff, and external partners to support fundraising goals.
◦ Contribute to risk management and ethical compliance within fundraising operations.
◦ Collaborate with multiple internal senior leaders to ensure success with specific campaigns.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED:
◦ Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, marketing, communications, or a related field.
◦ Demonstrated success and a proven track record in professional/life experience in specific job functions, projects, or industries, and military service can substitute for the formal education requirements.
◦ Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising, business development, or campaign management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
◦ Proven success in managing multi-channel fundraising campaigns and donor engagement initiatives.
PREFERRED:
◦ Experience with individual tax credit fundraising or large-scale donor campaigns.
◦ Familiarity with CRM systems and fundraising technologies.
KEY COMPETENCIES
◦ Demonstrates critical Transformation and Leadership skills and abilities: True Collaboration; Focusing on Outcomes: Owning and effectively solving problems for today and the future;
◦ Empathetic Leadership; Adaptability and Resilience; Emotional Intelligence/CEM skills and Continuous Development/Continuous Improvement Mindsets
◦ Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to inspire and educate diverse audiences.
◦ Strategic thinker with problem-solving abilities and adaptability.
◦ Team leadership and project management skills.
◦ Relationship-building skills with donors, internal staff, and external partners.
◦ Financial literacy and ability to analyze campaign metrics.
◦ Results-driven, proactive, and persistent.
◦ Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
◦ Flexibility to work outside normal hours and travel as needed.
CORE VALUES
Step Up For Students believes strongly in two key core values to carry out their mission of “We empower families to pursue and engage in the most appropriate learning options for their children.”:
◦ Everyone is an asset.
◦ Every event is an improvement opportunity.
To maintain a positive and effective organizational culture, employees are expected to demonstrate these two core values in their everyday work.
WORKING CONDITIONS & EQUIPMENT USE
◦ Work is performed indoors in a typical office environment - not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
◦ Valid driver license with proof of insurance.
◦ Must be able to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds.
◦ Frequent use of office machines to include telephone, computer, and printer.


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