Manager, Fundraising & Donor Engagement, Popeyes, US&C

Position Overview

The Manager, Fundraising & Donor Engagement, is responsible for leading the Popeyes Foundation's fundraising strategy and donor engagement efforts to grow philanthropic revenue and deepen stakeholder participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in fundraising, philanthropy, nonprofit management, CSR, corporate giving, or related functions.
• Demonstrated success managing fundraising campaigns, employee giving programs, donor engagement programs, and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with experience translating data into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Prioritization and deadline management skills.
• Relationship-building, influencing, and collaboration skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently while contributing to a highly collaborative team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Raiser’s Edge, Submittable, Webflow, and Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred).
• Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising best practices and donor stewardship growth opportunities.
• Experience preparing executive-level reports, board materials, and impact assessments.
• Familiarity with franchise, retail, hospitality, or corporate foundation environments preferred.