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Manager, Direct Response Fundraising

Wildlife Conservation Society
Bronx Zoo, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Dec 2025

About the role

Qualification Requirements

Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or Communications preferred
  • 5+ years’ relevant work experience in direct response fundraising or content marketing
  • Excellent copywriting skills and the ability to create new and engaging donor-facing material from a variety of sources
  • Attention to detail is required
  • Experience managing vendors preferred
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Comfortable with fast-paced work environment, and demonstrated ability to solve problems, ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and manage resources effectively
  • Knowledge of CRM and CMS platforms desired (we use Salesforce)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be a team player with a positive attitude. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively across departments.
  • Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
  • A passion for fundraising and for the mission of the organization

Physical Demands:  Physical Demand ItemFrequency RatingUse of Keyboard, Sporadic 10-KeyConstantUse of Mouse (or alternative input device)ConstantFinger Manipulation (continuous 10-Key, Handwriting)ConstantWrist Turning (Locking/Unlocking, Door Knob)OccasionalTelephone UseOccasionalNeck Motion (Left/Right, Up/Down)FrequentSitting (can stand at will)ConstantStanding (static, working at counter)Occasional WalkingOccasionalStair ClimbingOccasionalDrivingNeverLifting and carrying 0-10 lbs.Occasional Lifting and carrying 11-20 lbs.NeverLifting and carrying 21-35 lbs.NeverLifting and carrying 36-50 lbs.Never

Workplace Conditions and Environment:
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20ConstantFrequency RatingConstantConstant Work Closely with OthersFrequentWork AloneOccasionalUse of Mouse (or alternative input device)Occasional

Opportunity Type

Full-Time

Salary Range

80,000.00 to 100,000.00

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Company

Wildlife Conservation Society

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