Senior Manager – Major Gifts Stewardship

Blood Cancer United

Senior Manager advancing major-donor stewardship for Blood Cancer United, a nonprofit helping patients with blood cancer. Leading donor communications, reporting, CRM integrity, and cross-functional engagement.

Posted 8/15/2026full-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 CRM management, particularly Salesforce, and effective communication strategies. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring attention to detail and collaboration across teams.

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Donor StewardshipCRM ManagementSalesforce ExperienceProject ManagementOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Donor Engagement Best PracticesFundraising OperationsData Quality ManagementImpact ReportingEmail List Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCollaborationCommunicationAccountabilityDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceMicrosoft Office SuiteVideo Messaging PlatformCanva

Certifications & Qualifications

Nonprofit Management CertificationFundraising Certification

Industry Keywords

Major GiftsNonprofit OrganizationPhilanthropyDonor RelationshipsStewardship Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning and execution of major donor stewardship touchpoints and process management
Lead CEO and executive leadership stewardship correspondence and acknowledgements
Coordinate reviews, approvals, tracking, and submission of donor correspondence
Compile and review major donor outreach mail/email lists, including quality control and opt-in/opt-out reviews
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 and reporting calendar
Manage adoption and performance of the video messaging platform, including calendars, distribution lists, and staff training
Collaborate with Philanthropy to connect donor interests with organizational priorities through internal communications
Oversee stewardship communications and resources in Donor Engagement systems and Salesforce
Improve CRM systems and processes to support frontline staff and major donors
Leverage Salesforce and video messaging platform data to identify trends and inform stewardship strategies
Maintain accurate constituent records, donor preferences, and communications in the CRM
Identify and escalate data quality issues with Data Insights and IT teams
Ensure stewardship actions support analysis, planning, and reporting
Serve as a strategic thought partner across Donor Engagement, Philanthropy, Executive Operations, and Mission
Engage senior and executive leaders on complex donor strategies
Manage sensitive donor relationships and cross-functional communications with accountability and discretion
Support reporting on stewardship progress and effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

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