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Fundraising Director

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Role Overview SikhRI is seeking a hands-on, strategic Fundraising Director to design and personally operate a predictable, diversified fundraising engine. As we move from our 20-year milestone toward ...

Manager (Fundraising) for JIVIKA HEALTHCARE Location: Bangalore / Delhi (Remote Role) Position ... This leadership role demands strategic vision, exceptional relationship management, and the ability ...

Digital Fundraising Specialist Job Status: Full-time Functional areas/departments where this ... Monitor and analyze campaign performance, generating reports to inform strategic improvements

Digital Fundraising Specialist Job Status: Full-time Functional areas/departments where this ... Monitor and analyze campaign performance, generating reports to inform strategic improvements

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How much do fundraising strategist jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for fundraising strategist in the United States is $139,867.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,500.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Fundraising Strategist do?

A Fundraising Strategist is responsible for developing and implementing plans to help organizations raise money effectively. They analyze current fundraising efforts, identify new opportunities, and create strategies tailored to the organization's goals and target audiences. Their role often includes overseeing campaigns, building donor relationships, and using data to optimize fundraising activities. They may also collaborate with marketing, communications, and development teams to ensure cohesive and successful fundraising initiatives.

How does a Fundraising Strategist typically collaborate with other departments to maximize campaign success?

A Fundraising Strategist works closely with departments such as marketing, communications, and donor relations to create cohesive and effective fundraising campaigns. This collaboration ensures messaging is consistent, donor engagement strategies are aligned, and outreach efforts are maximized across all channels. Regular meetings, shared campaign calendars, and cross-departmental brainstorming sessions are common practices. By fostering open communication and teamwork, Fundraising Strategists help drive organizational goals and enhance the impact of each campaign.

What is the difference between Fundraising Strategist vs Fundraising Coordinator?

AspectFundraising StrategistFundraising Coordinator
Primary RoleDevelops overall fundraising strategies and plansExecutes specific fundraising activities and events
Required SkillsStrategic planning, data analysis, donor segmentationEvent planning, donor communication, administrative tasks
Work EnvironmentHigh-level planning, collaboration with leadershipOperational, hands-on event and campaign support
Typical CertificationsFundraising certifications (e.g., CFRE), nonprofit experienceFundraising or nonprofit certifications often preferred

The main difference is that a Fundraising Strategist focuses on creating and guiding overall fundraising strategies, while a Fundraising Coordinator handles the implementation of specific campaigns and events. Both roles are essential in nonprofit organizations, but they differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Fundraising Strategist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fundraising Strategist, you need expertise in fundraising principles, campaign development, and donor relations, often supported by a background in nonprofit management or communications. Familiarity with donor management software (like Salesforce or Raiser’s Edge), digital marketing tools, and data analytics is typically required. Outstanding communication, creativity, and relationship-building abilities help distinguish successful professionals in this field. These skills are crucial for designing effective fundraising strategies, engaging supporters, and achieving organizational revenue goals.
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Infographic showing various Fundraising Strategist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 54% Full Time, 45% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 56% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 42% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $139,867 per year, or $67.2 per hour.

Senior Digital Fundraising Strategist

WGBH

Boston, MA

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.

At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and Wednesday, Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Membership team, part of GBH's Development division, enables the WGBH Educational Foundation to fulfill its public media mission by raising individual contributions in support of television, radio, and digital programming, as well as special projects across GBH, the Cape & Islands Radio Station (CAI), and New England Public Media (NEPM). Membership oversees directresponse fundraising and member engagement efforts that generate essential resources for the organization and collaborates closely with GBH's National Production Units and the Contributor Development Partnership (CDP), which supports GBH, CAI, and NEPM members and viewers nationwide.

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Managing Director of Digital Revenue, this role supports the planning and optimization of a robust, multichannel fundraising campaign calendar. The position plays a critical role in advancing national programs by driving digital revenue and enhancing the donor experience through targeted, timely, and effective appeals, as well as ongoing stewardship of existing donors. Blending strategic thinking with handson execution, the role requires expertise in translating fundraising objectives into successful digital campaigns and strong project management skills to oversee the full campaign lifecycle-from briefing and production through deployment and analysis- ensuring each campaign is executed for maximum impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising Campaign Strategy & Execution

Develop and manage the strategy for individual fundraising and stewardship campaigns, defining goals, analyzing data and audience needs, and designing messaging arcs across channels.

Lead the day-to-day, hands-on execution of multi-channel campaigns across email, SMS, and other digital platforms, managing the production calendar and ensuring flawless deployment. Collaborating cross-functionally to get things done.

Serve as the project manager for the campaign portfolio, coordinating with the Creative team, data, and content stakeholders to ensure all components are delivered on time and aligned with strategic goals. Senior Digital Fundraising Strategist

Write and edit compelling, donor-centric copy for emails, landing pages, and SMS messages that drive action and reflect the GBH brand. Cross-Team Collaboration

Be an active part of the cross-functional digital fundraising team with each national production unit. As part of this, you are a digital fundraising partner for national production unit teams, translating their program goals into actionable digital campaigns and providing expert guidance on best practices.

Contributes to the development of campaign planning tools, templates, and playbooks to streamline the workflow from request to deployment.

Collaborate with the team to define segmentation, targeting, and personalization tactics for each campaign.

Campaign Performance and Optimization

Create and manage a testing roadmap within the campaigns to continuously optimize engagement, conversions, and revenue.

Monitor and report on campaign performance metrics, delivering actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders for future campaign improvement.

Design and execute targeted lifecycle automations, such as welcome series, donor recapture, and sustainer upgrade campaigns.

SKILL SET

Proven success managing a portfolio of digital fundraising campaigns from concept to completion, from single-day giving events to multi-touch stewardship series.

Experience in a fast-paced agency or a large, matrixed organization, demonstrating a strong ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholder priorities effectively.

Excellent project management skills, with a proven track record of managing complex campaigns from start to finish.

Hands-on expertise with marketing automation and CRM platforms

Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to use campaign performance data to inform strategy.

Exceptional copywriting and editing skills, with a focus on donor-centric fundraising appeals.

Direct experience in a nonprofit or public media environment.

Experience with project management tools.

Knowledge of A/B testing methodologies and experience designing and analyzing tests.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelors' Degree or equivalent work experience required.
  • 4 to 6+ years of hands-on experience in digital fundraising or direct-response marketing.

JOB SPECIFICS

Staff

Hybrid

LOCATION

1 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135

Thispositionis located in Boston, MA, and requires on-site presence.

Salary Range$69,800 - $90,700Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity.
GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Process Assistance
GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email tohuman_resources@wgbh.orgor by calling 617-300-2000.