Philanthropy Manager

Are you driven by a philanthropic-centered entrepreneurial spirit? This inclusive-minded nonprofit is seeking a talented Philanthropy Manager to advance key giving initiatives, deepen stakeholder relationships, and help build new processes from the ground up. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, is comfortable navigating evolving priorities, and brings a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. If you have a background in fundraising, donor engagement, or philanthropic program management, and you’re excited to support an organization dedicated to assisting underserved populations apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support fundraising and mission-driven initiatives, including specific funding groups, scholarship programs, and other giving priorities.
• Manage the organization of large and small-scale events, including detailed reporting, financial tracking, follow-up communications and alignment with organizational goals.
• Cohesively work with external parties to refine processes, review campaign materials, and contribute to annual budgeting efforts.
• Using data, analytics and reporting, develop, track and audit financial budgeting and goals.
• Organize licensing and compliance needs related to charitable registrations.
• Prepare clear and thoughtful communications for internal and external audiences, including updates for leadership, board members, and community residents.
• Maintain and manage donor records, giving data, and program documentation to ensure accurate tracking of philanthropic activities.
• Support outreach and engagement efforts, representing the organization at events and collaborating with community partners.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, serving as a trusted resource on philanthropy operations.
• Oversee and be the point of contact for external contacts including consultants, and help identify new opportunities to enhance organizational systems, processes, and donor engagement strategies.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Mission oriented nonprofit that highly values inclusivity and underserved populations.
• Close-knit, casual office culture with strong work-life balance and commitment to professional growth.
• Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) matching and PTO.
• This role is approved to work from home twice a week.

What We’re Looking For:

• Fundraising professional. You have at least five years of philanthropy, donor relations, fundraising or adjacent experience. A bachelor’s degree is required; candidates from start-up environments will stand out!
• Analytical and numbers driven. You excel at managing data, preparing reports, and navigating multi-step administrative/financial processes.
• Clear communicator. You write and speak with clarity, tailoring messaging for diverse audiences.
• Organized multitasker. You can balance multiple deadlines, coordinate complex projects, and adapt to evolving needs.
• Relationship builder. You take pride in fostering strong partnerships and representing the organization with professionalism and empathy.
• Tech savvy. You’re comfortable with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and database tools.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.