Director of Individual Giving

Seneca Family of Agencies

. Design, execute, and optimize a comprehensive annual giving program .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $124,195 - $138,195 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and executing comprehensive annual giving programs, with a strong focus on donor engagement and retention strategies. Proficient in utilizing data-driven approaches to optimize fundraising campaigns and achieve revenue goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Annual Giving Program DesignDonor Engagement StrategiesRaiser’s Edge ExpertiseMulti-Channel Fundraising CampaignsCFRE Credential

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Hard Skills

Fundraising Best PracticesData Analysis and ReportingMoves Management StrategiesStrategic PlanningCampaign Optimization

Soft Skills

Diplomatic CommunicationProblem-Solving MindsetStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Raiser’s EdgeSalesforce

Certifications & Qualifications

CFRE CredentialTB Test ClearanceFingerprint Clearance

Industry Keywords

Annual FundMajor GiftsPlanned GivingDonor RelationsCommunity-Based Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, execute, and optimize a comprehensive annual giving program
Grow unrestricted revenue and build a sustainable pipeline of future major and planned giving donors
Secure Annual Fund and mid-level gifts of $10,000 or less
Manage and cultivate a portfolio of annual and mid-level donors
Develop and implement multi-channel annual giving plans and appeal strategies across direct mail, email, digital, social, and events
Lead End of Year giving, Giving Tuesday, monthly giving appeals, special appeals, and rapid response campaigns
Build data-driven, segmented campaigns for new, renewing, mid-level, upgrade, and lapsed donors
Set revenue, acquisition, retention, upgrade, engagement, and qualitative goals
Analyze and report program KPIs and metrics
Design and implement Moves management strategies for annual and mid-level donors
Track campaigns in Raiser’s Edge and adjust strategies in real time
Produce reports and analytics to replicate and improve successful solicitation campaigns
Partner with the Major Gifts team to transition qualified donors for individualized relationship management
Partner with the Donor Relations Coordinator to design and manage donor giving societies, including the monthly giving program
Develop and implement stewardship plans and meaningful communications to improve donor experience and retention
Support Seneca’s mission serving marginalized communities through mental health, community-based, and educational services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 4 years of progressive fundraising experience with focus on annual giving
Alignment with and passion for Seneca’s mission and values
Ability to articulate Seneca’s role in providing youth and families Unconditional Care and its relevance to donors
Strong knowledge of fundraising best practices, trends, and donor engagement strategies
Ability to engage with donors, executives, board of directors, and community boards
Must be at least 21 years of age
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies' insurance policy
TB test clearance
Fingerprint clearance
Any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
CFRE credential preferred
Experience building mid-level or pipeline fundraising programs preferred
Experience integrating fundraising with program impact reporting and producing compelling annual fund and mid-level appeals preferred
Strategic thinking ability to align philanthropic goals with mission and outcomes
Advanced analytical and strategic planning skills
Strong CRM and segmentation expertise, including Raiser’s Edge and Salesforce
Experience creating and managing multi-channel fundraising campaigns for an organization of comparable size
Problem-solving mindset and diplomatic communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

$2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees
Additional compensation upon passing the bilingual language proficiency exam
Annual salary increase
5 weeks of Paid Time Off
11 Paid Holidays
Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
50% paid premiums for dependents
403b Retirement Plan
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
Promotional opportunities across the agency in California
Full-time Monday–Friday schedule, 9am–5:30pm
Remote work arrangement