Senior Program Manager (Direct Marketing, Non-Profit Fundraising)

Avalon Consulting Group is committed to helping clients raise funds for meaningful causes. As a Senior Program Manager, you will manage complex direct mail fundraising campaigns, overseeing everything from strategy to analytics while collaborating with a dedicated team of fundraising professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Managing program strategy, budgets, costs, creative direction, and overall campaign development for a large, complex direct mail program
• Coordinating production process by working hands-on with printers, mail shops, and USPS
• Serving as day-to-day point of contact for your clients
• Analyzing response data and write final campaign reports
• Drafting client reports and presentations

Requirements:

• At least five (5) years of direct response fundraising experience
• Proficient using Microsoft Office programs including Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Proven ability to organize and expertly manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Exceptional ability to work in teams and collaborate – both remotely and in person - with clients, partners, and peers
• Outstanding communication including active listening, persuasion, and remote meeting management
• Kindness, consideration, and the ability to foster positive, inclusive relationships with your colleagues
• Creativity and intellectual curiosity
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced agency environment and keep cool under pressure
• Comfortable being 'behind the scenes' in driving donor support
• Critical thinking and troubleshooting
• Consideration of strategic objectives alongside details and immediate concerns
• Prior experience using collaboration tools like Monday.com and Teams