What are the responsibilities and job description for the Annual Fund Manager position at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden?
Step into a key fundraising role at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden as the Annual Fund Manager and help fuel a mission that connects people with plants, nature, and inspiring outdoor spaces. This is a high-energy, relationship-centered position for someone who loves strategy, storytelling, and building genuine connections with donors.
What You’ll Do
•Lead the Garden’s annual giving program by planning and running direct mail appeals, email campaigns, phone outreach, and online giving efforts for individuals, corporations, and organizations.
•Create warm, compelling donor communications, appeal letters, impact updates, and thank-you messages that make supporters feel seen, appreciated, and connected to the Garden’s work.
•Build and manage a thoughtful stewardship program for corporate donors, including setting recognition levels, delivering benefits, and ensuring they feel like valued partners.
•Work closely with the External Relations Director to set annual fundraising goals, map out strategies, and track progress so everyone knows how the program is performing.
•Maintain accurate donor and prospect records in the fundraising database (Altru), logging activities, strategies, and key notes to support strong long-term relationships.
•Analyze donor data to identify trends, spot new opportunities, and refine your approach to boost revenue, retention, and engagement.
•Play a key role in Blossom, the Garden’s annual fundraising dinner, by helping secure sponsorships and managing donor relationships around the event.
If you’re energized by building relationships, crafting meaningful donor experiences, and growing a mission that brings people and plants together, this role offers a vibrant setting to do your best work. Link to apply: Pittsburgh Botanic Garden - Annual Fund Manager