Fundraising Manager Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the fundraising manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for input into the development of a strategic plan for the Student Series fundraising campaign, including fundraising goals, budget recommendations, vendors, volunteer goals, timelines.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated success using email to drive campaigns, including list selection, segmentation, managing opt-in/out preferences, creative execution and systematic optimization of performance through adjustments to messaging and frequency
• Experience formulating, implementing and tracking mobile campaigns, including SMS, QR code and mobile web based efforts
• Experience with basic search marketing (including SEO and SEM) techniques, social media outreach
• Experience conducting stewardship activities to cultivate and maintain positive donor, corporate and foundation relationships
• Knowledge of New York funding community preferred
• Proven personal track record of success with campaigns
• Experience in animating the mission of an organization along with recruitment of key partnerships for advancement
• Salesforce savvy

I am excited to be applying for the position of fundraising manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for support in research, analyze, verify, and synthesize data and information to assist in the preparation of fundraising performance reports and to support the office in optimizing existing and new channels.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Prior experience coding emails
• Experience developing and conducting statistically significant tests
• Demonstrated experience securing buy-in and support from stakeholders
• Good management, supervisory and client service skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office and social media applications
• Works well within a matrix structure where more than one individual is providing guidance,feedback, counsel and support
• Able to supervise employees, and lead groups of participants and volunteers
• Shown success in providing professional guidance and support to staff to help them achieve their goals

I would like to submit my application for the fundraising manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for input into the development of a strategic plan for the fundraising campaign, including fundraising goals, budget recommendations, vendors, volunteer goals, timelines.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of international development and/or international agriculture and rural development
• Strong understanding of the project management cycle to achieve results
• Entrepreneurial attitude, proven success in building a portfolio of institutional funders
• Self-starter with a passion for working collaboratively with a small team
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, donor databases
• Implement marketing and advertising initiatives by preparing marketing and advertising strategies, plans, and objectives
• CMS) of the website/blog
• Excellent computer skills (word processing and database programs)

In response to your job posting for fundraising manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for online Fundraising Support in the form of classroom page setup, implementation of Flash 48 fundraising drive at selected schools.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Valid driver’s license and access to a car
• Established corporate/volunteer relationships within Broward and/or Miami Dade Counties
• Significant experience in working on philanthropic partnerships through intermediaries such as Faith Based Organizations or financial services providers will be considered a requirement
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
• Tuition Benefit
• ECO Pass
• Experience working on email and digital fundraising efforts in a higher education or non-profit setting
• Prior experience using Salesforce and Marketing Cloud platforms

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the fundraising manager position.

Previously, I was responsible for input and support into the development of a strategic plan for the fundraising campaign(s), including fundraising goals, budget recommendations, vendors, volunteer goals, and timelines.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strong, senior experience in fundraising, higher education, or marketing strategy
• Outstanding communicator – exceptional written and verbal skills
• Strong organizational, planning and execution skill set
• Strong CRM (customer relationship management) proficiency
• Able to prioritize, work under pressure, planning and managing tasks ensuring costs are maintain under control
• A working knowledge of Marine Conservation issues
• Agency, budgetary & people management
• Strong analytical, strategic decision making, time management, and project management