Campaign Fundraising Manager III - Student Visionaries of the Year

About the role#

The Campaign Fundraising Manager III for the Student Visionaries of the Year program leads peer-to-peer fundraising efforts to meet revenue goals. This role focuses on building relationships with volunteers, executing strategic fundraising plans, and organizing mission-centered donor cultivation events. You will work closely with internal teams to integrate the organization's mission into local fundraising products.

What you'll do#

• Build and maintain relationships with fundraising volunteers to drive revenue growth.
• Execute annual strategic plans for peer-to-peer fundraising products, including managing budgets and timelines.
• Recruit and cultivate high-level volunteer committees and individual fundraising participants.
• Identify and network with key donors to secure support through independent research and prospecting.
• Organize local events centered on the organization's mission and donor cultivation.
• Collaborate with local relationship teams and national departments to communicate programs and priorities.
• Supervise and lead volunteer groups, providing coaching and support as needed.

What you'll need#

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 4 to 6 years of experience in a directly relatable role.
• Solid understanding of campaign success requirements, including KPIs and forecasting.
• Excellent relationship-building, volunteer recruitment, and sales skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with digital and social media sales channels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex campaigns independently.

Location & details#

• Location: Detroit, Michigan.
• Work Modality: On-site.
• Employment Type: Full-time.
• Compensation: Paid position.
• Requirements: Ability to travel within the designated area and work occasional evenings or weekends. Must be able to move campaign materials weighing up to 15 pounds.