Manager, Fundraising & Donor Engagement

Fundraising & Donor Engagement (85%)

• Lead the development and execution of the Foundation's annual fundraising strategy and revenue goals.
• Drive all fundraising initiatives including in-restaurant campaigns, franchisee giving programs, employee giving opportunities, special events, sponsorships, and donor appeals.
• Develop and implement donor acquisition, cultivation, stewardship, and retention strategies to increase donor participation and long-term engagement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with franchisees, restaurant operators, suppliers, corporate partners, donors, and other key stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue new fundraising opportunities, partnerships, sponsorships, and revenue streams to support Foundation growth.
• Analyze fundraising performance and donor trends to develop actionable recommendations that improve results and donor engagement.
• Oversee donor database management and ensure data integrity within Raiser's Edge.
• Manage donation processing, acknowledgments, donor recognition programs, and stewardship communications.
• Develop fundraising reports, dashboards, and presentations for Foundation leadership and Board members.
• Lead Foundation fundraising efforts associated with Convention and other major events, including sponsorship solicitation, silent auction strategy, donation procurement, onsite fundraising activations, and fulfillment activities.
• Manage Foundation merchandise inventory and fundraising-related materials.
• Establish annual fundraising KPIs and monitor progress against goals.

Communications & Community Engagement (15%)

• Support Foundation communications that advance fundraising and donor stewardship.
• Oversee updates to popeyesfoundation.org
• Support quarterly Board meeting logistics, materials, and reporting
• In partnership with Foundation Program & Communications Manager, act as liaison for local Miami community engagement activities and relationship-building efforts that support the Foundation's mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in fundraising, philanthropy, nonprofit management, CSR, corporate giving, or related functions.
• Demonstrated success managing fundraising campaigns, employee giving programs, donor engagement programs, and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with experience translating data into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building, influencing, and collaboration skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently while contributing to a highly collaborative team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Raiser’s Edge, Submittable, Webflow, and Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred).
• Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising best practices and donor stewardship growth opportunities.
• Experience preparing executive-level reports, board materials, and impact assessments.
• Familiarity with franchise, retail, hospitality, or corporate foundation environments preferred.