Annual Giving & Member Engagement Director

Date Posted	February 11, 2026
Industry	Radio
Specialty	Not Specified
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$62,000 - $65,000

Description:

Position Summary

The Annual Giving & Member Engagement Director will lead the strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement of WAMC’s stewardship and annual giving/membership programs. This role is critical to advancing donor retention, upgrading annual donors, and building a strong major donor pipeline. Over time, the position will absorb additional responsibilities as the organization expands its multi-year strategy to strengthen acquisition, deepen engagement, and secure long-term revenue growth.

 

Key Responsibilities

Stewardship and Donor Engagement

• Lead and enhance stewardship initiatives to deepen donor relationships and improve retention.
• Develop and manage structured stewardship systems, including segmented acknowledgments, impact reports, and recognition programs.
• Maintain a portfolio of donors for personalized engagement through calls, notes, and visits.
• Oversee the thank-you pipeline and multi-tiered stewardship program supporting renewals and upgrades.
• Analyze donor trends to identify and execute upgrade and re-engagement strategies.
• Support major giving efforts by assisting with proposals, briefings, and cultivation plans.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate sustainer, mid-level, and major donor strategies and launch new initiatives such as peer-to-peer and Next-Gen campaigns.
• Partner with Membership and Marketing teams to improve digital engagement, evaluate trends, and share impact stories.

 

Annual Fund and Campaign Management

• Plan and execute multiple annual fund drives, including scripting on-air messages, sustainer campaigns, and matching gift challenges.
• Organize and coordinate member incentives, premiums, testimonial campaigns, and workplace giving outreach.
• Work with digital and marketing teams to deliver targeted email, social, and retargeting campaigns that acquire, retain, and upgrade donors.
• Manage donor communications and collateral, including upgrade messaging, welcome materials, impact updates, and appreciation events.

 

Operations & Collaboration

• Manage donor data, tracking, and reporting in CRM (Allegiance).
• Collaborate with leadership to build the major donor pipeline.
• Support donor and community events and represent WAMC as an ambassador in public and partner settings.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in annual fund management, donor stewardship, or major gift fundraising
• Proven success in managing annual giving programs and supporting major gift development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including donor correspondence and proposal writing
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities
• Proficiency in donor CRM systems and digital fundraising platforms
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and build donor relationships
• Commitment to WAMC’s mission

Core Competencies

• Donor-centered approach with a passion for relationship-building
• Analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making
• Creativity and innovation in donor engagement strategies
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic nonprofit setting

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Lizzie Honan HERE. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted