Are you looking for employment with a purpose? Join the team at The American Water Works Association! At AWWA, you’ll find purpose, great benefits, relaxed culture, collaborative colleagues and interesting work. Our mission is providing solutions to effectively manage water, the world’s most vital resource.

We are seeking a Sr Manager of Philanthropy to advance AWWA’s Philanthropic Vision. This position will manage AWWA’s Water Equation program, including developing strategies and fundraising goals, collaborating with member-volunteers, Sections, and AWWA committees to execute strategies across the water sector, all with a focus on partnerships with foundations beyond the water industry.

Essential Functions

Develop Foundation Partnerships: Research, strategize, and build relationships with foundations to secure grant revenue streams that support and expand AWWA's program portfolio.
Lead Philanthropic Initiatives: Partner with AWWA leadership, committees, volunteers, and subject matter experts to develop and manage initiatives like scholarships, TWLA funding, and the Community Engineering Corp.
Strategic Planning: Align with AWWA’s Strategic Plan to create annual and 3-5 year plans, setting clear revenue targets.
Staff Liaison: Engage with AWWA committees, Sections, volunteer leaders, and the Board of Directors to drive philanthropic priorities.
Champion AWWA Philanthropy: Serve as an advocate for AWWA’s philanthropy among members, Sections, donors, water industry leaders, and public and private foundations.
Build Donor Development Systems: Establish sustainable donor management processes, including a database, and recognition lists.
Oversee Water Equation Marketing: Direct marketing for Water Equation, including producing an annual Impact Report to showcase results.
Travel required, up to 25%

Supervisory Duties

Support AWWA mission and vision in all interactions with staff.
Provide leadership to direct reports.
Help direct reports overcome any organizational obstacles encountered.
Foster a positive work environment.
Demonstrate and model AWWA core competencies in communication, productivity, quality, responsiveness and leadership.
Model and facilitate exceptional customer service to improve internal and external customer satisfaction.
Full supervisory responsibility for recruitment, hiring, retention, performance and professional development, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and termination of direct reports.

Qualifications

Education, Certifications or Formal Training:

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience

Work Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years’ progressively responsible experience in philanthropic fund-raising. Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) preferred.
Experience developing initiatives from concept through implementation required.
3-5 years’ experience representing charitable/philanthropic organization and/or initiatives locally, regionally, nationally. Additional international experience a plus.
Demonstrated experience in influencing successful closure of relationship-based sales.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Outlook required.

Compensation/Benefits

Pay is dependent upon qualifications; Pay range is targeted between $89,414 to $102,188 per year and is paired with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Immediate eligibility and vesting for retirement savings plan with a 6% employer contribution and 3% company match upon hire.
Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with generous cost sharing by employer.
Three separate paid time off accounts (Vacation, Sick, and Personal).
Flexible work schedules (Flex Fridays and Hybrid Remote Work Policy).

Position is open until filled. Please include cover letter with resume.

As an employer dedicated to equal employment opportunity, minorities, women, veterans and disabled are encouraged to apply.

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