Individual Giving Manager

About the role

The Individual Giving Manager will lead the acquisition, retention, and stewardship of individual donors who give one‑time gifts under $5,000. Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts, this full‑time position is mission‑driven and central to growing the Chicago Abortion Fund’s donor base and revenue.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and evaluate multi‑channel annual fundraising campaigns (email, peer‑to‑peer, direct mail, events) aligned with the organization’s communications calendar.
• Manage donor segmentation, testing, and analytics via EveryAction to improve retention and giving levels.
• Identify high‑capacity donors for potential upgrade to the major‑gift portfolio and coordinate with the Development Coordinator on gift entry, acknowledgements, and tax letters.
• Serve as primary contact for annual‑fund, monthly, and prospective donors, handling inquiries, thank‑you communications, and impact reporting.
• Plan and execute annual‑fund events, track performance, and manage vendor contracts and logistics.

Required profile

• At least five years of experience raising funds from individual donors, preferably in the social‑justice sector.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to reproductive justice and an inclusive, equity‑focused approach.

Required skills

• Experience with Salesforce and/or Raiser's Edge for data entry, queries, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Monday.com, Slack, and social‑media platforms.
• Project‑management expertise, including budgeting and event logistics.

What we offer

• Salary range $78,374 – $96,758 based on experience.
• Full benefits package: 401(k) with up to 5% match, unlimited PTO (including mandatory four weeks off), paid parental leave, and 100% employer‑paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision) with 50% coverage for dependents.
• Hybrid work schedule (minimum two days onsite in West Loop, Chicago) with a minimum 32‑hour work week.