Job Title

Fundraising Manager – Homeward Bound – Job # 293330144

Company

Homeward Bound

 

Location

Wooster

 

Closing Date

05/06/2026

Job Details

Position Summary: The Fundraising Manager advances Homeward Bound’s mission by developing and executing fundraising strategies that sustain and grow donor support. This part-time role blends strategic planning, donor engagement, event coordination, and operational oversight to strengthen long-term giving and community partnerships. The ideal candidate is a relationship-builder, creative communicator, and data-informed strategist who thrives in a collaborative, trauma-informed environment.

 

Job Requirements

Reports To: Executive Director

 

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Planning (30%)

  • Develop annual and campaign-specific fundraising plans aligned with organizational goals and priorities
  • Set revenue targets, segment donor audiences, and select appropriate channels (e.g., direct mail, digital, events)
  • Monitor performance and adjust tactics to maximize results

Donor Stewardship & Communications (20%)

  • Create personalized thank-you messages, impact updates, and segmented appeals
  • Develop stewardship plans for major donors and recurring givers
  • Collaborate on proposals, presentations, and media releases

Event & Campaign Coordination (20%)

  • Plan and manage fundraising events and peer-to-peer campaigns
  • Oversee logistics, volunteer coordination, and vendor relationships
  • Ensure events are engaging, mission-aligned, and meet revenue goals

CRM & Gift Processing (15%)

  • Maintain accurate donor records and process contributions promptly
  • Reconcile data with finance and generate regular reports for leadership
  • Ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance

Prospect Research & Pipeline Development (10%)

  • Identify and research individual donors, corporate sponsors, and grant-making organizations
  • Maintain a prospect pipeline and outreach calendar for consistent cultivation and follow-up

Metrics & Reporting (5%)

  • Track fundraising progress, donor retention, and acquisition rates
  • Compile monthly and campaign-specific reports to inform strategy

Content & Digital Fundraising (5%)

  • Collaborate with communications staff to develop fundraising content for email, social media, and web platforms
  • Utilize digital platforms for online campaigns and donor engagement

Compliance & Best Practices (5%)

  • Ensure all fundraising activities comply with legal regulations, donor intent, and ethical standards
  • Stay informed on trends and best practices in nonprofit development

Core Competencies

 

  • Donor Relations
  • Communication & Grant Writing
  • Event Coordination
  • Data Management

 

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