Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives (ACNT Fundraising & Program Operations)

Position Summary

The Sr. Manager, ACNT Fundraising & Program Operations, you will lead the development and execution of a diversified ACNT Together Fund fundraising strategy while serving as a critical partner in program governance and operations for the organization.

About the role

At Walmart, we aspire to reshape whole systems to achieve significant and lasting improvement in social, environmental and economic outcomes. Our philanthropy extends this impact even further. At Walmart.org, we have an amazing team of passionate individuals who are obsessed about serving and giving back to the communities where we live and work. This role sits within Walmart.org and supports the ACNT Together Fund, an independent 501c3 public charity that provides grants to U.S. associates experiencing financial hardship due to unforeseen crisis.

What you'll do

• Lead the development and execution of a diversified fundraising strategy, including annual fund, major gifts, corporate and foundation grants, raising more than $12M annually.
• Oversee the end-to-end ACNT donor lifecycle, building a strong pipeline and deepening relationships with donors and board members.
• Partner with ACNT leadership to align funding strategies with program strategy to ensure the organization’s financial health.
• Contribute to strong organizational governance through evaluation, impact measurement, and board-level reporting.
• Drive operational excellence by improving processes, and implementing systems (e.g., CRM, reporting workflows) across the organization.
• Serve as a key external representative, supporting board engagement and leading stakeholder communication to advance organizational priorities.

What you'll bring

• Proven fundraising leader with experience building and managing donor relationships, securing major gifts, and activating board members through introductions, co-solicitation, and give-get models.
• Strong analytical and operational background, using CRM systems, dashboards, fundraising analytics, and program evaluation data to drive decisions, measure impact, and align fundraising strategy with outcomes.
• Skilled at leading complex initiatives in fast-paced, mission-driven environments, influencing cross-functional teams, and aligning diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging senior leaders, boards, and partners in nonprofit, philanthropy, and employee assistance program settings.

Additional compensation

• Annual salary range: $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
• Performance-based bonus awards
• Stock options

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Science, Communications, or related field and 4 years’ experience managing cross-functional projects for governmental or non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, or corporations OR 7 years’ experience managing cross-functional projects for governmental or non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, or corporations.
• 4 years’ experience managing project teams in a matrix environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Developing and managing project budgets for governmental or non-governmental organizations, consulting firms, or corporations,
• Making public presentations,
• Master's degree in International Business or related field

Location

This position is based in Bentonville, Arkansas and requires regular in-person, on-site presence. This is not a remote position.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : Stock