Annual Giving

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the national not-for-profit association established in 1863 & representing over 100,000 veterinarians working in private & corporate practice, government, industry, academia, & uniformed services, is seeking an Annual Giving & Stewardship Manager to join the team of AVMA’s charitable arm – the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF). 

Established in 1963 & headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, a northwest suburb of Chicago,

the AVMF is a thriving Foundation dedicated to increasing charitable resources for the support of the veterinary profession & those that love and care for animals & has strategically positioned itself as a national charitable resource & priority for the support of the veterinary profession, veterinary students, & the care of animals.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this newly created position will develop & implement targeted strategies focusing on annual giving donor renewals, acquisition, & reacquisition; working collaboratively with team members to devise & execute plans incorporating direct mail, digital, and peer-to-peer outreach into annual giving campaigns. They will manage prospect & suspect information data requirements & analysis; as well as research that effectively supports & directs annual giving efforts as well as major gifts. They will oversee all donor relations & stewardship functions & establish & ensure development & implementation of a comprehensive donor recognition plan with the goal of driving donor satisfaction & continued giving. Directs strategy & creates a comprehensive stewardship plan for all donors tiered to impact level while overseeing all donor acknowledgement, engagement, recognition, & reporting initiatives, including overseeing all impact reporting, small recognition events, & creation of custom impact pieces for donors.

To be successful in this role, you must be highly collaborative and passionate about AVMF’s mission, additional qualifications include:

• BS/BA degree required, with a minimum of 5 years of related experience in fundraising, annual giving or stewardship with a proven track record of success in securing gifts from individuals and other sources.
• Related experience in higher education/College of Veterinary Medicine preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, listening & collaborative skills are required.
• Must be a strong collaborator & team player with the ability to effectively communicate with AVMF & AVMA colleagues & leaders, volunteers & donors.
• Must be detail-oriented with the ability to interpret, present & use data to drive strategic decision making.
•  Ability to work effectively with volunteers & other stakeholders.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft suite including Excel, Word, & PowerPoint; proficiency in Raiser’s Edge preferred.
• Must possess excellent project & time management skills with the ability to multi-task & meet multiple deadlines with limited supervision.
• High degree of professionalism & code of ethical standards.
• Must exhibit AVMA’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the execution of duties.
• Approximately 10% travel

The AVMA offers a flexible/supportive hybrid work environment & excellent benefits. Deadline for application is 5/10/24. Submit cover letter, resume, & salary requirements to: apply@avma.org

About the AVMA:

Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, with an office in Washington, D.C., the AVMA is structured to work for its members, & acts as a collective voice for its membership & for the profession. The AVMA provides a number of benefits to its members, including information resources, state & federal advocacy, opportunities to address issues affecting policies that govern the profession & practice of veterinary medicine, continuing education opportunities, quality publications, & discounts on personal & professional products, programs & services. The work of the AVMA is carried out by a dedicated staff of over 170. The organization is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors and has a $50M+ annual operating budget. 

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