What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid-Level Fundraising Manager position at American Bible Society?
Job Summary
American Bible Society (ABS) has historic roots, global reach, and a vision for engaging a new generation of Bible advocates. We are seeking talented, motivated, and collaborative people to come alongside us as we share the life-changing message of the Bible into our third century of ministry.
The Midlevel Fundraising Manager serves an essential function within American Bible Society’s Development Team. S/he will carry the responsibility of caring for and cultivating valuable donor relationships in a manner that leads to near term and long-term revenue growth for mission impact. The successful candidate will be responsible to steward, engage, invite, and delight a vital cohort of donors who are giving gifts of $1,000-$10,000 per year, growing in loyalty and generosity of time, talent, and treasure. Serving as a representative of ABS to their donors, s/he will be responsible for delivering on team annual revenue goals that fuel our mission, and for growing midlevel donor relationships that lead to a robust major donor giving base for ABS. This position reports to the Mid-Level Fundraising Senior Manager and will work collaboratively with the Development Team to inform and execute increasingly effective prospecting, cultivation and retention strategies and tactics.
Minimum Spiritual and Personal Commitment
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
- Identify with and participate in a Christian church and proactively seek to grow in their Christian faith.
- Actively participate in organizational prayer, devotional times, and organization-wide events.
- Maintain an exemplary standard of Christian ethics, behavior, and conduct within ABS and in their public and private life outside of ABS and always seek to uphold ABS’ Standards of Conduct and Affirmation of Biblical Community.
- Demonstrate Christian maturity in all interactions as displayed by good judgment based on biblical values and principles.
- Actively incorporate their faith in all aspects of their daily work.
- Demonstrate desire and ability to support organizational biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation.
- Have a personal passion for and belief in the Word of God, its ability to transform lives, and the mission of American Bible Society.
- Demonstrate alignment with the vision, mission, and values of American Bible Society.
Key Responsibilities
Steward a shared caseload of over 3,000 partners giving between $1,000 - $10,000 per year through:
- Engaging one-on-one with donors daily to drive impactful connections resulting in more generous relationships.
- Contributing to mid-level donor communication strategies like emails, newsletters, welcome series and more.
- Building community through virtual engagement events
- Regular, systemic use of ABS’ CRM system
- Achieve personal and team key performance indicators to contribute to the team’s overall annual revenue, retention and upgrade goals.
Build our major donor pipeline to significantly increase revenue through:
- Implementing a system to acquire new mid-level donors from our relationship marketing donor file
- Implementing a stewardship plan that will guide mid-level donors to deeper levels of funding and engagement with ABS
- Working together with prospect development and research to identify and cultivate mid-level partners to higher levels of relational fundraising and growing the major donor base.
Team Collaboration
- In-person and virtual meeting participation with the mid-level team, the Development division, and ABS staff community
- Sprint Team participation for things like disaster response campaigns, donor events and other special projects
- Collaboration with the Mass & Marketing teams on newsletters, event promo and more
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience: 5 years related experience, 2 years sales/relationship development or donor-centered fundraising preferred
- Technical Skills: Experience with constituent communication and/or email marketing. Experience maintaining records, working in a customer/donor database to track activity, and interpreting data to understand and prioritize caseload (Salesforce or equivalent CRM experience a plus). Basic business technology proficiency, including Microsoft Office 365.
Key Competencies
All ABS staff must demonstrate the following skills:
- Demonstrate desire and ability to support organizational biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation.
- Have a personal passion for and belief in the Word of God, its ability to transform lives, and the mission of American Bible Society.
- Demonstrate alignment with the vision, mission, and values of American Bible Society.
All staff must demonstrate the following skills at a level fitting their role:
- Communication Skills:
- Complex Communication: Proficient in communicating complex ideas to various stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
- Teamwork and Collaboration:
- Collaborative Effort: Works well with others, shares information, and contributes to team goals.
- Cultural Competence and Inclusion:
- Cultural Awareness: Respects and values diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Service Orientation:
- Service Solutions: Understands service recipients’ needs, develops solutions to meet those needs, and builds relationships.
- Adaptability and Flexibility:
- Responsive Adjustment: Adjusts strategies based on new information, remains flexible in dynamic environments.
- Time Management and Organization:
- Task Prioritization: Manages personal time effectively and meets deadlines.
- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking:
- Analytical Problem Solving: Analyzes complex problems, develops solutions, and makes decisions independently.
- Leadership and Initiative:
- Initiative: Takes proactive steps to complete tasks, solve problems and take on new challenges.
Physical Demands:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasional walking and standing are often necessary in carrying out job duties.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds at a time (meeting materials, etc.).
American Bible Society is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and ensuring a workplace free from discrimination. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of their job.
Office Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)
ABS Headquarters (Philadelphia)
Remote considered for highly qualified candidates
Core Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Travel Required: Ability to travel domestically as needed (less than 10%)
Additional Information:
- Background Check: Candidates must pass a background check as a condition of employment. This may include criminal history, credit check, and verification of employment and education history.
- Reference Checks: Employment is contingent upon satisfactory reference checks.
- Eligibility to Work: Candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Affirmation of Biblical Community: Candidates must sign and agree to uphold the ABS Affirmation of Biblical Community as a condition of employment.
Selection Timeline: Candidates whose qualifications most closely align with the role will be contacted in January 2026 and invited to interview.
American Bible Society is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. We believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every individual, created in the image of God, and strive to reflect Christ’s love and justice in our employment practices.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is rooted in our Christian faith and values, which call us to love and respect all people.
As a faith-based organization, we require employees to affirm and uphold our Christian beliefs as a condition of employment. This requirement is consistent with our mission and ensures that our work environment aligns with our core values and deeply held religious principles.