Fundraising manager with 8 years in individual giving, events and grants for community health and arts nonprofits. Grew annual contributed revenue from $1.4M to $2.1M in three years while lifting donor retention to 61%. Brings CFRE credential, data-driven donor segmentation and a strong record managing a portfolio of mid-level donors.
Experience
Fundraising Manager, Lakeside Community Health Foundation (Cleveland, OH)
Mar 2022 – Present
Lead a 3-person team responsible for individual giving, events and corporate sponsorships
Grew contributed revenue from $1.4M to $2.1M in three years, including a 40% rise in monthly donors
Raised donor retention from 48% to 61% by segmenting appeals in Raiser's Edge NXT and adding a thank-you call program
Manage a portfolio of 120 donors giving $1,000 to $25,000 a year
Development Coordinator, Cuyahoga Arts Collective (Cleveland, OH)
Jun 2018 – Feb 2022
Produced an annual gala that grew from $180,000 to $310,000 net
Wrote 25 foundation proposals a year with a 64% success rate
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Erie Shore University (Aug 2014 – May 2018)
Skills
Fundraising: annual fund, mid-level giving, events, corporate sponsorship, grant writing
Credential: Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
How to write a Fundraising Manager resume
A strong Fundraising Manager resume shows the people and communities you served, the programs and funding you built, and the outcomes you can document for clients, funders and boards. Show the organization you ran (team size, budget, revenue) and the business results you are accountable for.
Sections, in order
Summary
Experience
Skills
Education
Certifications
Length: Two pages are common for leadership roles; keep the first page strong enough to stand alone.
Summary: Lead with your leadership scope and the business outcomes you are known for.
Skills to feature
Case management
Trauma-informed care
Program design and evaluation
Grant writing and reporting
Fundraising and donor stewardship
Volunteer management
Budget management
Community partnerships
Nonprofit CRM and case systems (Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, Apricot)
Bilingual and culturally responsive communication
Example bullet points
Managed a caseload of 28 families and moved 82% into stable housing within 90 days
Wrote 14 foundation and government proposals that raised $1.3M at a 64% win rate
Recruited and trained 220 volunteers who logged 9,500 hours, the equivalent of 4.5 full-time staff
Tips from recruiters
Put licenses and credentials (LMSW, LCSW, CADC, CFRE) with the issuing state near the top, because many roles screen for them first.
Quantify outcomes funders care about, such as housing placements, retention rates, dollars raised or cost per client, not just activities.
Name the populations, funding streams and systems you know, for example HUD CoC, HMIS, Medicaid billing or Raiser's Edge.
Recommended templates
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Modern (ATS-friendly): Clean single column with accent headings and rules
Ivy (ATS-friendly): Harvard-style Times layout with centered headings
Fundraising Manager resume FAQ
What should a Fundraising Manager resume include?
A Fundraising Manager resume should show the people and communities you served, the programs and funding you built, and the outcomes you can document for clients, funders and boards. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Experience, Skills, Education and Certifications. Show the organization you ran (team size, budget, revenue) and the business results you are accountable for.
What is the best resume template for a Fundraising Manager?
Classic, Modern and Ivy work well for Fundraising Manager roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Fundraising Manager resume be?
Two pages are common for leadership roles; keep the first page strong enough to stand alone.
Which skills should a Fundraising Manager put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Fundraising Manager roles are Case management, Trauma-informed care, Program design and evaluation, Grant writing and reporting, Fundraising and donor stewardship and Volunteer management.
How do I write strong Fundraising Manager resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as clients served, caseload size and program outcomes. For example: "Managed a caseload of 28 families and moved 82% into stable housing within 90 days."