About Lifelong
Lifelong is a thriving nonprofit community center dedicated to enhancing the lives of adults age 50 and older in Tompkins County. Through classes, events, volunteer opportunities, support services, health insurance counseling, technology assistance, social programs, and community engagement, Lifelong helps older adults remain active, connected, informed, and independent. We are a small, collaborative team committed to creating an age-friendly community where older adults can thrive.
Position Information
• Part-time, 25 hours per week
• Non-exempt
Position Purpose
The Donor Engagement Manager advances Lifelong’s mission by building and nurturing relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, community partners, volunteers, and supporters. This position leads donor cultivation, stewardship, fundraising initiatives, sponsorship development, donor communications, and donor record management.
Key Responsibilities
• Cultivate, steward, and solicit individual donors, sponsors, and community partners.
• Develop and implement annual fundraising strategies and campaigns.
• Process gifts and donations and ensure timely donor acknowledgements and stewardship communications.
• Maintain accurate donor, sponsor, and prospect records in DonorView.
• Coordinate fundraising events, sponsorship initiatives, and donor engagement activities.
• In collaboration with Executive Director, coordinate direct mail appeals, online fundraising campaigns, and donor communications.
• Represent Lifelong at community outreach, networking, and fundraising events.
• Prepare fundraising reports and donor engagement metrics for leadership and the Board.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board Development and Community Relations Committee.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Two or more years of fundraising, donor relations, development, marketing, communications, sales, or community engagement experience.
• Experience with donor databases or CRM systems; DonorView preferred.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Commitment to Lifelong’s mission and the well-being of older adults.
Work Environment
This position is scheduled for 25 hours per week with some remote work available. Occasional evening and weekend attendance is required for fundraising events, donor cultivation activities, and community outreach. Ability to transport event materials up to 20 pounds required.
Compensation & Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including holidays, vacation, personal days and sick time
• Non exempt- $29/hour
• Health insurance buy-in option
• Flexible schedule with some remote work available
• Mission-driven, supportive and collaborative work environment
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to:
Liza Burger
Executive Director, Lifelong
lburger@tclifelong.org
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lifelong is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities and do not discriminate on any legally protected basis.
