Individual Giving Project Manager

MBI seeks a detail-oriented, reliable contractor to manage and execute our individual giving program. MBI has an initial fundraising calendar and strong internal leadership. We are looking for a partner who can bring consistency, organization, and follow-through to our fundraising efforts — ensuring campaigns, communications, and events are well-coordinated and successfully executed. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on implementation, writing, and project coordination within a small, collaborative nonprofit. We are not seeking a high-level strategist; we are seeking someone who can help us execute consistently and effectively. Scope of Work 1. Campaign and stewardship execution Draft, build, and send fundraising emails using Constant Contact. Execute three core annual campaigns: a winter ensemble fundraising campaign (February), a summer ensemble fundraising campaign (July), and Give to the Max Day (November). Track campaign performance and recommend improvements. Assure consistent follow up and stewardship of donations. 2. Content creation Write clear, compelling fundraising emails (primary responsibility). Draft and schedule social media posts, create simple graphics to support campaigns, and contribute short content for the monthly email newsletter. Develop a fundraising content calendar in collaboration with the marketing lead. 3. Donor list management Clean and organize contact lists (~3,000 records). Develop and manage basic segmentation (e.g., past donors, families, alumni) to ensure targeted messaging to appropriate audiences. 4. Gala support Serve as project manager for the Gala committee (currently ~100 attendees, with growth goals). Schedule meetings, track action items, support accountability, and provide input on fundraising approach (e.g., silent auction, fund-a-need, ticketing strategy). 5. Silent auction support Identify and prioritize auction item targets. Complete donation request forms, track submissions and follow-up, and conduct limited direct outreach (approximately 10 targeted requests annually). 6. Additional fundraising activities Serve as project manager for four small ensemble fundraising efforts annually (e.g., restaurant nights, simple campaigns). Provide coordination and execution support for fundraising activities at preview and exhibition events. 7. Strategic input & continuous improvement Provide practical, experience-based recommendations to improve fundraising effectiveness. Offer timely input on campaign timing, messaging, and execution. Identify opportunities to strengthen donor engagement and stewardship practices. Please see attachment for full job description and application instructions.