Employment Opportunities

Under the direction of the Director of Corporate, Foundation and Annual Campaigns, the Manager of Annual Campaigns will primarily be responsible for planning, executing, and managing a comprehensive annual giving program.  The Development Manager is vital to positioning the Humane Society of Missouri in the forefront of a diverse audience of donors and donor prospects through direct mail and digital communications. This position oversees production and execution of very robust annual direct mail and online giving programs, working in partnership with an outside vendor on all aspects of each campaign.  He/She is accountable for meeting revenue goals as determined on an annual basis. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively to acquire photographs of animals, as well as research, write and develop content that is meaningful and compelling to our donors.

Animal welfare experience is a plus, with a track record of writing emotionally driven stories of animals who have been rescued, abused, abandoned, or adopted. Development work history, as well as strong computer skills are essential; experience working with Raisers Edge, RE NXT, and Luminate Online is favored.  Significant experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, Basecamp and Smartsheets is desired.

Essential Functions:

• Develops strategy, budget and goals with Director of Annual Campaigns
• Manages projects and campaigns
  • Monthly direct mail and digital campaigns (Average of 35 campaigns per year)
  • Rescue Campaigns
  • Leadership Circle campaigns ($>$1,000 donors)
  • Day-of-Giving Campaigns
  • Tails Newsletter
  • Planned Giving Campaigns

• Track and report progress
• Manages day-to-day project management with outside vendors
• Oversees production and execution of Tails, HSMO’s mailed newsletter
• Works collaboratively across departments to secure assets needed for effective messaging and campaigns
• Provides exceptional editing and proofreading skills, as well as high-level project management
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Experience in a fast-paced environment with a robust annual giving program
• Experience working directly with an outside vendor and internal departments to manage multi-faceted campaigns
• 5+ years of fundraising experience with a broad understanding of all development activities and a focus on annual giving, special project fundraising and donor relations
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Works well independently but also as a member of the team
• Works well and presents well with volunteers, board members, senior staff members, and colleagues
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Takes initiative and proposes new ideas but must also be open to ideas from others
• Professional attitude, pleasant demeanor, energetic and enthusiastic
• Experience with constituent databases or customer relationship management systems
• Respect for confidentiality of donor information