Donor Communications Manager

The Asian American Foundation serves the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community in their pursuit of belonging and prosperity that is free from discrimination, slander, and violence. Launched in 2021 in response to the rise in anti-Asian hate and to address the long-standing underinvestment in AANHPI communities, TAAF mobilizes to fight against hate and violence, reclaim narratives, and celebrate stories by ensuring prosperity, safety, and belonging. Through high-impact initiatives, events, and investments in national and local nonprofits, TAAF is creating a permanent and irrevocable sense of belonging for millions of AANHPIs in the United States.

About the Role

The Donor Communications Manager plays a key role in advancing TAAF’s mission and vision by designing and developing strategic communications and materials tailored to its growing donor audience. This role strengthens donor cultivation and stewardship by translating TAAF’s work, impact, and priorities into clear, compelling narratives that inspire engagement and long-term partnership. The ideal candidate is a strategic and creative communicator who believes in the power of storytelling to move people to action, is passionate about building meaningful relationships, and is committed to advancing equity and belonging for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

At TAAF, we strive for excellence, embrace growth and change, work collaboratively as one team, cultivate belonging, and bring purpose, optimism, and joy to our work.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop sophisticated, personalized donor presentations to support individual, corporate, and foundation fundraising efforts
• Create compelling, visually engaging one-pagers that communicate the impact of TAAF’s programs, initiatives, and projects
• Draft clear, persuasive written updates, appeals, and correspondence for current and prospective donors
• Coordinate and execute donor e-communications aligned with key milestones including Giving Tuesday, year-end giving, and AANHPI Heritage Month campaigns
• Expand donor engagement by sharing timely updates on organizational milestones, impact, and events through email and newsletter platforms such as Mailchimp
• Manage and regularly update the website giving page to ensure alignment with current TAAF branding, messaging, and campaigns
• Serve as a key liaison between the Communications and Marketing and Partnerships teams, helping to align messaging and leverage content across both functions
• Manage and maintain the donor communications calendar in close collaboration with the Senior Development Director and the Communications and Marketing team to ensure timely and coordinated outreach
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three or more years of experience developing communications and materials in support of fundraising or donor engagement initiatives
• Demonstrated experience designing donor-facing materials using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Canva

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of the donor mindset and the factors that inspire giving
• Advanced presentation design skills with the ability to create clear, visually compelling, and persuasive materials
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills with the ability to communicate impact effectively to diverse audiences
• Experience with email marketing and newsletter platforms such as Mailchimp
• Strong graphic design skills and a keen eye for layout, typography, and visual storytelling
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of follow-through on tasks and projects
• Ability to manage multiple projects both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential donor information with discretion and professionalism
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
• High degree of humility, sound judgment, and personal integrity
• Passion for TAAF’s mission and the ability to clearly and authentically communicate its work to advance belonging and prosperity for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community

Schedule

• Occasional weekend, off-hours, or evening work required
• Some travel required

Location

This role requires residency in New York or San Francisco with three days in office.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits including health insurance (dental and vision) and a 401k retirement plan

Pay

Anticipated salary is $100,000.00.