Midlevel Gifts Manager, Development

About the role:

The Mid-Level Gifts Manager is responsible for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of individual donors, helping to grow and sustain philanthropic support for Vera’s mission. This role manages a defined group of mid-level donors, implements targeted engagement strategies, and identifies supporters with the capacity and interest for deeper investment in Vera’s work. This is a frontline fundraising role with direct revenue responsibility and no staff management.

1. Portfolio Management

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 200 mid-level donors and prospects.
• Develop and implement individualized strategies to retain and deepen donor relationships.
• Conduct substantive donor outreach, including phone calls, virtual meetings, and in-person visits.
• Coordinate closely with the Major Gifts team to identify and transition qualified prospects.
• Prepare briefing materials, proposals, and stewardship reports as needed.
• Staff donor cultivation and stewardship events as required by the engagement calendar of the Development Department.

2. Communications

• Execute targeted mid-level campaigns, stewardship touchpoints, and cultivation opportunities.
• Partner with the Associate Director of Digital Fundraising and the Communications teams on segmented donor messaging.
• Oversee the entire Annual Report process, including collaborating with the Development and Communications teams to facilitate the strategic direction, writing, and design.

3. Data Management

• Maintain accurate donor records and activity tracking in the CRM.

What qualifications are we looking for?

Required :

• Bachelors degree and 6+ years of relevant experience. I