The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, is recruiting a full-time Senior Foundation Development Manager to join its dynamic Foundation group. The Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, serves as the philanthropic arm of the Academy and is the only charitable organization devoted exclusively supporting nutrition and dietetics professionals by empowering them to help consumers live healthier lifestyles.

The Senior Foundation Development Manager will lead member giving across all campaigns and initiatives, taking full ownership of crafting targeted, segmented, and innovative appeals. In this work-from-home option role, you will report directly to the Foundation’s Development Director. Your primary objectives will include boosting annual giving, driving donor progression through a structured moves management system, and acquiring new supporters.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a strategic, member-centric solicitation plan that directly supports targeted Foundation priorities.
• Collaborate with the Donor Database Manager to analyze donor trends, identify prospective supporters and recruit new donors.
• Craft and deploy innovative solicitation messaging tailored to key audiences and initiatives.
• Leverage Donor analytics to create and execute segmented, data-driven appeal campaigns.
• Plan an oversee all aspects of member giving initiatives during FNCE ©
• Support major gift fundraising efforts as needed to deepen Donor engagement and expand institutional support.
• Supervise the fundraising efforts of the Recipient Engagement Council.

Requirements: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications or other liberal arts concentrations is preferred.
• Ability to manage many tasks simultaneously, creatively and often under deadline pressure
• Demonstrated proficiency in Raiser’s Edge NXT with measurable success in fundraising campaigns.
• A minimum 5+ years of experience in nonprofit Development roles (e.g. association foundation, university, hospital or health/social services organizations).

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Certification in Raiser’s Edge NXT
• Exceptional multitasking skills, along with creativity and adaptability under deadline pressure.

 About Us:

The Academy offers a competitive starting salary up to $90,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience, as well as an excellent benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, LTD, tuition reimbursement and 401k match with IMMEDIATE VESTING! 

We offer a comprehensive paid leave policy to support your work-life balance. Academy employees are eligible for paid sick and vacation time that accrues over time and can be carried over at the end of the year in accordance with Academy policy.  Additional leave options may be available for holidays, family emergencies, or other personal needs.

The Academy promotes a friendly, professional, and challenging team-based work environment with the ability to work remotely. 

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to their race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, protected veteran status,
protected disabled status or other characteristics protected by law.