The Hochstein School - Annual Fund Manager Email

Name of Organization: The Hochstein School
Title of Position: Annual Fund Manager
Type of position: In-Person/Hybrid (some flexibility for remote work is possible)
Salary Range: $45,000-$55,000
Organization Website: https://hochstein.org/

Description of Responsibilities: The Annual Fund Manager is responsible for cultivating, stewarding, and soliciting donors in Hochstein’s monthly giving program and donors who support Hochstein’s Annual Fund.

Job duties include:

  • Processing acknowledgements
  • Writing and sending direct-mail appeals
  • Planning special events, and researching prospects
Technical fluency is necessary to adequately leverage the donor database, including creating reports, maintaining data accuracy, and analyzing donor trends.
In addition to strong fundraising instincts and experiences, the appropriate candidate will have an excellent attention to detail, systems-focused mindset, and commitment to accuracy when working with data. They will communicate effectively and clearly (both in writing and verbally) with donors, board members, and community stakeholders; display a strong belief in Hochstein’s mission and vision; and be a willing collaborator in the Development Department and across the organization.
The Annual Fund Manager will work alongside the Institutional Giving Manager and report to the Director of Development.
Organization's Financial Sources:

 

  • Contributions
  • Foundation and Corporate Grants
  • Special Events
  • Government Grants
  • Interest Income
  • Earned Income (dues, tuition, etc.)

Benefits:  

  • Professional membership dues in AFP paid by organization
  • Vacation and Holiday Policy 
  • Medical, Dental, Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Passion for Hochstein’s mission and vision
  • Bachelor’s degree in a fundraising or music education related field
  • Three years of experience in fundraising or communications
  • Experience with fundraising software and CRMs
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, particularly Excel and Sheets
  • System-focused mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to data accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
  • Skills in problem solving, event planning, relationship building, and data organization

Specific Requirements of Position:

  • Annual Campaigns
  • Special Events Planning
  • Computer - Database
  • Computer - Spreadsheets
  • Computer - Desktop Publishing
  • Computer - Word Processing
  • Direct Mail
  • Donor Research

Position Reports to:

Gwen Green
Director of Development

Send Correspondence to:

Gwen Green
Director of Development
[email protected]

Include with Correspondence:

Resume
References
Cover Letter