Donor Engagement Manager [Hybrid]

Company Description

Submitting this application considers you for all 2023-2024 opportunities for which you are qualified. To browse immediate openings, please visit our careers website. This is a hybrid-remote role that requires residence in Philadelphia, PA. 

About KIPP

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools committed to partnering with students and families to disrupt systemic educational inequity and create a future without limits.  Over 120,000 students attend one of the 280 KIPP schools that operate in 27 regions across the United States.  KIPP Philadelphia Schools Public Schools (KPPS) is a part of the national KIPP Public Schools network and currently leads seven schools serving approximately 2,400 students in North and West Philadelphia. By 2030, KPPS will lead ten schools serving approximately 4,000 students. 

Our Mission

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. 

Life at KIPP Philly

We know that talented, committed, culturally competent teachers and leaders have the power to amplify our children’s potential by creating a school experience that affirms, values, and challenges them each day. We seek to create a professional environment full of joy, candor, care and community where excellent educators can make a long-term home alongside peers who are equally committed to the work. Educators at KIPP –

• Are committed to anti-racism, equity and inclusion
• Are part of a close-knit, diverse community of educators working together in service of children
• Show up as themselves, inspiring our children to do the same
• Believe school should be a joyful, affirming space for both children and adults
• Believe that strong relationships and precise preparation are critical to increasing learning outcomes
• Want to evolve their craft via 1:1 coaching and high quality professional development
• Have access to leadership pathway programming and opportunities to grow their career
• Enjoy a competitive, comprehensive health benefits package, a 403B retirement matching program, tuition reimbursement to pursue certification, and free access to financial advising services

Job Description

Position Overview

The Manager of Donor Engagement plays a crucial role in advancing the organization's fundraising efforts by effectively managing relationships with donors and strategically engaging them to support the organization's mission. This role involves managing the donor pipeline, soliciting contributions for an assigned portfolio of approximately 35-45 managed prospects, and tracking fundraising progress in Salesforce. The Manager of Donor Engagement will also be responsible for supporting the organization’s Strategic Growth Campaign annual events strategy to enhance individual donor engagement and recognition. The Manager of Donor Engagement may also be involved in other fundraising-related activities, such as participating in donor cultivation events, engaging with donor advisory boards, and collaborating with the marketing and communications team to develop fundraising materials and campaigns. This position will report to the Managing Director of Development, and work closely with the Grants and External Impact Manager and the Director of Communications. The expanded list of responsibilities outlined below highlights the Manager of Donor Engagement's comprehensive role in managing donor relationships, supporting fundraising activities, and ensuring adherence to gift acceptance policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Stewardship

• Manage the organization's donor pipeline, ensuring prospective donors are identified, cultivated, and solicited effectively.
• Work closely with the fundraising team to develop strategies for moving donors through the donor pipeline, with a focus on major gift prospects.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date profiles of donors and prospects, including their giving history, interests, and engagement preferences.
• Qualify potential donors to assess their capacity and inclination to give at the $10,000+ level.
• Cultivate relationships with donors to deepen their engagement and understanding of the organization's impact.
• Develop and execute solicitation strategies tailored to individual donors' interests and preferences.
• Ensure timely and personalized stewardship efforts to recognize and thank donors for their contributions and impact.
• Conduct prospect researc