Description

At Vitalant, our mission is to help people by providing a safe and ready blood supply-and the Vitalant Foundation fuels that mission through donor support, research funding, and community health initiatives.

We're seeking an Annual Fund Manager to lead and grow our annual giving program. In this role, you'll develop and execute multi-channel fundraising strategies-direct mail, digital campaigns, giving days, donor retention, monthly giving, and employee giving-all focused on building long-term donor engagement and impact.

If you're passionate about inspiring generosity and building meaningful donor relationships, join us and be part of a mission that truly matters.

This position will have a hybrid work environment operating from the Scottsdale, AZ location 3 days per week and working from a remote/ at-home office 2 days per week.

Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K + 5% company match
• Tuition assistance up to $5k per year
• Free basic life and AD& D insurance
• Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Resource Groups
• Recognition and perks

As our Annual Fund Manager, you'll get to:

• Develop and implement a year-round annual fund strategy aligned with Vitalant Foundation's goals
• Lead multi-channel fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, email, social media, employee giving, and giving days
• Oversee donor segmentation and tracking to support timely, personalized outreach
• Partner with communications and marketing teams to create compelling campaign materials
• Analyze campaign performance, donor trends, and retention data to optimize future efforts
• Manage and grow the monthly sustainer program and recurring donor engagement
• Collaborate with the database/CRM team to ensure accurate records and reporting
• Coordinate peer-to-peer fundraising and volunteer ambassador initiatives
• Deliver meaningful donor stewardship through acknowledgments, updates, and impact communications
• Support special event fundraising and donor cultivation activities as needed

Requirements

Knowledge/ Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or a related field required.

Experience

• 5 years of professional fundraising experience, with demonstrated success in managing annual campaigns for non-profit organizations, required. To include:
  • Experience building strong relationships with prospects, donors and collaborators through a comprehensive management plan.
  • Track Record of meeting and exceeding ambitious goals and managing a portfolio of donors.
• One year of healthcare or scientific research experience, preferred.

Skills/Abilities

• Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented fundraiser with a passion for donor engagement and nonprofit mission advancement.
• Strong understanding of donor segmentation, data-driven fundraising, and digital strategy.
• Proficiency in using CRM systems (Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar).
• Ability to lead and manage collaborators and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and develop relationships with donors.
• Strategic and analytical mindset
• Passion for storytelling and connecting donors to mission.
• High attention to detail and follow-through
• Creativity in fundraising and engagement approaches
• Collaborative spirit and interpersonal savvy
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical fundraising practices
• Available for evening and weekend commitments as needed.
• Ability to travel locally both reliably and independently

Summary

About Us

Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60, 000 bl ood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.

Vitalant is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. We create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request.

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