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Location: Stamford, CT Department: Development Job Status: Full-Time (9-5) Reports To: Director of Development Date: 03/18/2025 ________________________________________ POSITION SUMMARY Inspirica seeks an experienced Manager, Individual Giving to focus on cultivating and stewarding relationships with individual donors, across all giving levels. This individual will be responsible for growing a portfolio of dedicated supporters, identifying new prospects, and fostering meaningful connections to advance Inspirica’s mission to end homelessness and housing insecurity. The Manager, Individual Giving will work closely with the Director of Development and the Development team to execute strategic fundraising initiatives, enhance donor engagement, and expand the donor base. ________________________________________ RESPONSIBILITIES Donor Cultivation and Stewardship • Build and manage relationships with a portfolio of individual donors, ensuring a personalized and engaging experience that strengthens their connection to Inspirica. • Develop and implement tailored stewardship plans to retain and increase donor contributions over time. • Collaborate with leadership to create meaningful engagement opportunities, such as donor meetings, site visits, and recognition programs. Prospect Research and Pipeline Development • Research and identify potential individual donors including those with the capacity for mid- to high-level giving. • Develop targeted outreach strategies for prospective donors based on their philanthropic interests and giving history. • Maintain and grow a pipeline of qualified individual donor prospects. Fundraising Strategy and Execution • Partner with the Director of Development to craft and implement individual giving strategies aligned with organizational goals. • Tailor solicitation efforts and meetings for individual gifts, aligning donor interests with Inspirica’s programmatic priorities. • Prepare compelling donor materials with the assistance of the Director of Marketing, including proposals, impact reports, and personalized correspondence. • Support annual fundraising campaigns, special initiatives, and donor recognition efforts. Donor Engagement and Events • Participate in and help coordinate donor cultivation events designed to deepen relationships with individual donors. • Collaborate with the Development team to plan and execute donor-focused events, ensuring alignment with engagement goals. • Serve as a representative of Inspirica at donor meetings, events, and community activities. Data Management and Reporting • Maintain accurate and detailed records of donor interactions, gift history, and engagement activities using Raiser’s Edge or similar software. • Analyze donor data with assistance from Fundraising and Outreach Associate to identify trends, inform strategy, and optimize fundraising outcomes. • Provide regular reports on insights to guide decision-making and track progress toward fundraising goals. ________________________________________ QUALIFICATIONS Education • Bachelor’s degree required. • Advanced degree or professional certifications (CFRE, etc.) preferred. Experience • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in individual giving or nonprofit fundraising with demonstrated success in donor cultivation and solicitation. • Experience preparing donor materials such as proposals, reports, and personalized communications. • Familiarity with donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for giving programs and in building donor pipelines. • Experience managing a donor portfolio and meeting fundraising goals. Skills & Competencies • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to inspire and engage donors, including crafting donor proposals, reports and correspondence. • Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills. • Knowledge of philanthropic trends, donor motivations, and tax implications of charitable giving. • Comfort and confidence in face-to-face donor meetings and solicitation. • Proficiency in donor management software (preferably Raiser’s Edge) and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint. • Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple donors simultaneously. • Strategic thinking, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. • Knowledge of digital fundraising strategies.