Senior Manager, Major Gifts Stewardship

Blood Cancer United

. Lead planning and execution of major donor stewardship touchpoints .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in donor stewardship and fundraising operations, with a strong focus on managing CRM systems like Salesforce and executing major donor engagement strategies. Proven ability to coordinate complex projects, maintain accurate records, and collaborate effectively across teams.

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Donor StewardshipFundraising OperationsSalesforce CRM ManagementProject ManagementData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Donor EngagementStewardship Best PracticesData TrackingAttention to DetailMicrosoft Office SuiteCanvaMajor Gift FundraisingImpact ReportingConstituent Record MaintenanceStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceMicrosoft Office SuiteCanvaVideo Messaging PlatformDonor Engagement Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeNonprofit Management CertificationFundraising Certification

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit OrganizationMajor GiftsDonor RetentionPhilanthropyStewardship Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning and execution of major donor stewardship touchpoints
Lead CEO and executive leadership stewardship correspondence, including acknowledgements
Coordinate reviews, approvals, tracking, and submission of donor correspondence
Compile and review mail/email lists for major donor outreach
Track stewardship deliverables and deadlines
Coordinate production and delivery of impact reports, milestone recognitions, and event follow-ups
Lead planning and execution of the major donor reporting program
Manage adoption and performance of the video messaging platform
Collaborate with Philanthropy on stewardship resources and communications
Oversee stewardship communications and resources in Donor Engagement systems and Salesforce
Improve CRM systems and processes and leverage data to inform stewardship strategies
Maintain accurate constituent records and document stewardship activities and donor preferences
Identify and escalate data quality issues with Data Insights and IT teams
Support analysis, planning, reporting, donor retention, engagement, and long-term giving
Serve as a strategic thought partner across Donor Engagement, Philanthropy, Executive Operations, and Mission
Engage senior and executive leaders on complex donor strategies
Support reporting on stewardship progress and effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree; relevant coursework or certifications in nonprofit management, communications, or fundraising a plus
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible related experience in donor stewardship, fundraising operations, or major gifts in a nonprofit organization
Experience supporting major gift fundraising team, with a strong understanding of donor engagement and stewardship best practices
Proven ability of attention to detail
Experience maintaining CRM systems, preferably Salesforce, and tracking donor activity and preferences
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Comfort working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Experience with Canva or other design tools a plus
Occasional travel required, approximately 2 times per year

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
403b retirement plan
Generous paid time off
Federal paid holidays
Wellness program
Employee assistance program
Annual incentive plan
Occasional travel approximately 2 times per year