Description
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Associate Director for Individual Giving & Family Foundations to help build a vibrant, data-informed fundraising program within our newly structured Development Department. This position plays a key role in growing the Foundation’s philanthropic reach by cultivating meaningful relationships with individual donors and family foundations. Together with the Associate Directors of Corporate & Industry Partnerships and Operations & Compliance this position will assist in expanding the Foundation’s next phase of growth.
Reporting to the Director of Development and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, and/or other senior leaders, this position will contribute to the creation of systems and strategies that deepen donor engagement and ensure sustainable revenue growth. The ideal candidate is both a skilled relationship manager and a creative strategist who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
-Donor Portfolio Development & Relationship Management
-Identify and manage prospective and existing individual and family foundation donors.
-Build and execute tailored cultivation and stewardship strategies that inspire continued investment and increased giving.
-Develop and use prospect research and donor analytics to align philanthropic interests with Foundation priorities.
Cultivation, Solicitation, and Stewardship
-Design and implement personalized donor prospecting and stewardship, including outreach, proposals, and impact communications.
-Prepare high-quality solicitations and materials in partnership with the Communications team.
-Manage donor recognition and meaningful stewardship touchpoints year-round.
Campaigns & Department Collaboration
-Collaborate across the Development Department to leverage research and strategies, as well as implement tactics.
-Partner with the Communications and Development teams to execute integrated campaigns (direct mail, digital, social, and email).
-Develop segmented donor communications and support year-end and special appeal strategies.
Data, Metrics & Reporting
-Maintain accurate donor records (currently in Salesforce) and utilize data to track and forecast giving trends.
-Monitor KPIs for donor retention, upgrades, and pipeline development.
-Support reporting for leadership, the Board, and external partners.
-Expect regular reporting on all activities, as needed.
Benefits package includes:
-Affordable and comprehensive medical and dental plans
-Paid vacation
-Personal time
-Flexible spending account
-pension plan
-Employee assistance program
To apply: Please send a cover letter and your resume to: jobs@sagaftra.foundation.
About the SAG-AFTRA Foundation The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides vital assistance and free educational programming to the professionals of SAG-AFTRA while serving the public at large through its award-winning children's literacy program Storyline Online®. The Foundation relies solely on support from gifts, grants, and sponsorships to maintain its free programs.
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Requirements
Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree required.
-Minimum 5+ years of experience in individual and/or foundation fundraising, or business development.
-Proven track record securing and stewarding gifts at all levels.
-Strong knowledge of donor cultivation cycles and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
-Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills, as well as managing clean data at all times is a must.
-Highly organized, analytical, and collaborative with a passion for mission-driven work.
Key Performance Indicators:
-Growth in annual and mid-level individual giving.
-Expansion of active donor portfolio and retention rates.
-Increased engagement of family foundations and legacy giving prospects.
Who You Are:
You are a strategic, innovative, and highly organized development professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You are a clear communicator and have a proven track record of exceeding fundraising goals and are passionate about advancing the mission of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. If you’re a visionary leader with strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to driving revenue growth, we’d love to hear from you!
