Title: Giving Society Manager

Hiring Range: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location: Jamestown General

Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Giving Society Manager plays a vital role in cultivating and strengthening relationships with mid-level donors who contribute between $2,500 and $9,999 annually to The 1607 Society. This position focuses on engaging supporters through personalized outreach, thoughtful stewardship, and strategic cultivation designed to deepen their connection to the organization and inspire increased philanthropic investment. The Manager oversees a dynamic portfolio of donors and prospects, identifies individuals with the capacity for greater giving, and collaborates closely with the Director of the Annual Fund to ensure seamless donor movement and aligned messaging. By managing ongoing communication, supporting Society events, and maintaining accurate records in Raiser’s Edge, the Giving Society Manager helps drive donor retention, gift upgrades, and the overall success of the mid-level giving program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Fundraising experience and knowledge of fundraising practices
• Demonstrated skills relating to donor recruitment and stewardship
• Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising database usage
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Either possess or rapidly acquire knowledge of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and its programs
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of staff and management
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in a museum or higher education fundraising environment preferred
• Experience with a fundraising database preferred

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Coy Mozingo

Phone: 757-253-4042

Email: hr@jyf.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.