Summary
Description
About Democracy Now!
Democracy Now! is a non-profit news organization based in NYC. We produce an audience-supported weekday news hour that reaches millions of people every month across broadcast and digital platforms. Everyone who works at Democracy Now! is committed to creating and distributing high-quality independent news – it’s a great place to work.
Overview
The Individual Giving Manager is an integral member of our four-person development team; serves as the lead on our digital and direct mail fundraising campaigns; plays a key role in the cultivation and stewardship of our mid-level donors; oversees prospect research; and supervises interns and volunteers, among other responsibilities. This position reports to the Director of Development.
Responsibilities
Revenue Generation
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Work closely with the Director of Development to design and implement a comprehensive individual giving strategy.
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Lead digital and direct mail fundraising campaigns, including strategy, copywriting and layout, execution and analysis and reporting.
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Oversee monthly giving program, from solicitation (via campaigns and targeted outreach) to stewardship.
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Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors who contribute $1,000 to $5,000 annually, in addition to managing a portfolio of prospective donors.
Development Operations
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Ensure donor engagement records are kept up-to-date and accurate for donors giving at the $1,000 to $5,000 level, as well as prospects.
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Lead research efforts to help build pipelines for this position’s portfolio as well as those of the Major Gift Officer and Director of Development.
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Provide support on phones, email correspondence and gift acknowledgements as needed.
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Stay up to date on individual giving trends and strategies through regular surveying of the philanthropic landscape and attending professional development events.
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Other tasks as assigned.
Team Leadership
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Participate in recruitment and hiring for the department internship program.
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Train and supervise interns, and provide them with professional development and education about the development field.
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Help oversee the work of department volunteers and contractors.
Event Management and Support
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Manage the Brunch and a Broadcast donor program.
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Assist in the planning and execution of donor stewardship and cultivation events, from small, cultivation events to major organization-wide fundraisers.
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Lead communication efforts to promote attendance at these events.
Skills and Qualifications
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Familiarity with and commitment to the mission of Democracy Now!
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3 or more years in non-profit fundraising or equivalent experience
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A minimum of 1 year developing successful campaign materials including writing clean and compelling copy
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A minimum of 1 year of experience working directly with individual donors who give $1,000 or more
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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and respond quickly to emerging opportunities
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Experience managing data in a CRM
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Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a thoughtful, professional, diplomatic and enthusiastic manner
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Proficient in digital fundraising toolset including data management and analysis, CRM and email marketing
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Excellent planning and organization skills
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Volunteer and/or intern coordination and management experience
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Familiarity with prospect research software
Compensation
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The salary range is $83,300 – $86,600.
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Benefits include health, dental, retirement, paid time off and more!
Other Information
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This is an NYC-based position with in-person work requirements.
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This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Democracy Now! and SAG-AFTRA.
To Apply
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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received, so applying early is strongly encouraged. All applications must be received by October 18, 2026.
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We are excited to hear from you! To join team Democracy Now!, please submit a cover letter of no more than one page that discusses:
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How you connect with the mission and work of Democracy Now!
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How your personal and professional experiences equip you to carry out the responsibilities outlined in the job description.
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We give preference to candidates who submit applications that showcase their own voice and writing.
Democracy Now! is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQ+ identifying people are encouraged to apply.
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