Manager, Advancement
AMA Foundation
Chicago, IL

As the AMA’s charitable arm, the AMA Foundation brings together physicians and communities to improve our nation’s health.  Join the AMA Foundation as Manager, Advancement.  As part of the team, you will be responsible for executing the annual giving program by planning and guiding strategies to increase individual donor gifts and tracks all results. You will also be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, upgrading and stewardship of Annual Giving donors; and serve as point of contact for all AMAF communications.    

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Annual Giving
• Develop, implement and track a multi-channel annual giving plan consistent with fiscal year revenue objectives to include direct mail, online giving, social media, and other creative fundraising strategies, in coordination with the overall Individual Giving Development plan and Director of Advancement
• Work directly with Director of Advancement to create strategies focused on moving prospects into a major gift pipeline as appropriate
  Collaborate with the Director of Advancement to develop and implement plans for the AMA Annual and Interim House of Delegates Meetings in June and November
• Monitor the monthly progress of annual giving results compared to financial goals; provide regular reports.
• Analyze effectiveness of various fundraising methods and messages; adapt future appeals accordingly
• Manage relationships with internal committees as well as external vendors to meet annual giving deadlines and goals
• Recommend short- and long-term annual giving goals and objectives to the Director of Advancement, monitor progress, assure adherence and evaluate performance
• Develop, implement and monitor systems and procedures necessary to the smooth operation of the annual giving function
• Keep informed of developments in the fields of annual giving, not-for-profit management and governance, and the specific business of the AMAF and use this information to help the organization operate with initiative and innovation
• Communications
• Work with AMAF senior leadership team to develop and implement the annual communication plan and serve as the primary source/point of contact of AMAF content
• Initiate strategic communications in alignment with and support of fundraising goals
• Generate fundraising and interpretive materials for specific audiences, including content for appeal and thank-you letters and other donor communications
• Oversee the development, distribution, and maintenance of all collateral, print and electronic, including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures, annual report, social media, event invitations, and the AMAF website
• Review, write and/or provide content to ensure communication is accurate, message is consistent, and aligns with AMAF communication strategy
• Write and review prepared remarks for AMAF speaking engagements and speeches in coordination with the Director of Advancement, including but not limited to Speaking Engagements, Opening Remarks, and other speeches as necessary, to ensure cohesive, development focused messaging
• Ensure all web and print materials have correct and up to date information (ie: Charity Navigator, AMA intranet, Guidestar, etc)
• Staff Management
• Lead, mentor and provide management oversight staff; responsible for setting objectives, evaluating performance and developing staff
• In coordination with the Director of Advancement, manage a team of support staff to: record and maintain donor, prospect, and gift data, and coordinate the donor and prospect stewardship program

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree, CFRE preferred
• 3-5 years of related annual giving work experience, with at least one year of experience managing a team
• Experience related to data analysis & reporting; including but not limited to segmentation, annual giving statistics, progress to goals, and other fundraising reports
• Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal, public speaking and presentation skills with an impeccable attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks; strong project management skills, including successfully managing and coordinating multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Skilled at performing in a team environment as well as being a strong individual contributor; sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters
• Tact, good judgment, and high level of discretion required for confidential donor information
• Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge, Word Press, and the Microsoft Suite required and Luminate Software experience preferred
• Minimal travel required

The AMA offers competitive salaries, including an incentive plan; excellent benefits and progressive technology.  Our office is a business casual environment and we respect work-life balance. Please apply for the position at https://ama-assn.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=2&c=ama-assn&id=1216. The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.  As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION