GLAD Law Senior Manager, Community Giving

ABOUT GLAD LAW

Since 1978, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law) has achieved scores of precedent-setting legal victories to end discrimination based on gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and HIV status. Time after time, GLAD Law has broken through resistance and prejudice to make real progress for transgender rights, family protections, and marriage equality, LGBTQ+ youth rights, protections for people living with HIV, and much more. GLAD Law is focused on working at the cutting edge of LGBTQ+ rights, advancing strategies to address discrimination occurring at the intersections of race and LGBTQ+ status, and keeping a close watch on a counter-movement that is fighting hard to roll back critical progress. We are at a critical moment in our efforts for LGBTQ+ justice, racial justice, and lived equality. The rights of LGBTQ+ people, and transgender individuals in particular, are under attack, as evidenced by the current federal administration's executive orders and other actions targeting transgender people alongside efforts by opponents in state legislatures and in courts to diminish LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination protections.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Manager of Community Giving will shape the future of GLAD Law’s community fundraising program — growing the Sustainer Circle monthly giving society, stewarding a portfolio of mid-level donors with high potential for major gift conversion, and leading a portfolio of signature fundraising events, including the Spirit of Justice Award dinner. This new role will supervise the Fundraising Events Manager and play a key role in building out a dedicated fundraising events lane within the department. We are looking for a creative, strategic thinker who leads with initiative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is ready to take full ownership of their portfolio. The Senior Manager of Community Giving is a key member of GLAD Law's Development leadership team, responsible for growing a broad base of individual philanthropic support through community engagement, strategic communications, and meaningful stewardship. The ideal candidate is a front-line fundraiser and gifted storyteller who understands how to build and sustain donor communities, communicate GLAD Law’s impact, bring genuine enthusiasm for grassroots and mid-level giving, and is deeply motivated by LGBTQ+ civil rights.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Giving & Sustainer Circle Design and implement a comprehensive community giving strategy to increase donor numbers and retention at all levels. Lead all aspects of the Sustainer Circle monthly giving program, including acquisition, stewardship, upgrades, and lapsed donor reactivation. Develop and execute donor communication plans, including email, direct mail, and digital channels, that inspire giving and deepen connection to GLAD Law’s mission. Track and analyze key fundraising metrics, using data to inform strategy and report progress to the Director of Development. Personal Donor Portfolio Manage a personal portfolio of mid-level donors, conducting proactive outreach, cultivation, and stewardship to retain and upgrade giving. Develop individualized engagement plans for portfolio donors, including personal touchpoints such as calls, meetings, and event invitations. Identify and qualify new prospects for the portfolio through data analysis, event engagement, and referrals. Collaborate with the Development Leadership team on moves management strategy and portfolio growth goals. Events Supervise the Fundraising Events Manager, providing strategic direction and support for GLAD Law’s fundraising event portfolio. Partner with the Senior Manager of Institutional Giving to solicit event sponsorships and engage corporate and individual support to meet event fundraising goals. Manage auction solicitation strategy and execution, including identifying and securing in-kind gifts, experiences, and items that reflect GLAD Law’s community and values. Collaborate on the development of event concepts that engage diverse communities and reflect GLAD Law’s brand and values. Serve as a Development leadership presence at key events. Donor Stewardship & Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with community donors, ensuring all supporters feel valued and connected to GLAD Law’s work. Partner with the communications team to align fundraising messaging with organizational storytelling and campaigns. Represent GLAD Law at community events and serve as an ambassador for the organization’s mission. Leadership & Collaboration Serve as an active, collaborative member of the Development leadership team. Contribute to annual budgeting and revenue forecasting for community giving and events. Support a culture of philanthropy across the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS & MINDSET

There are innumerable ways to learn, grow, and excel professionally. We know people gain skills through various professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. This said, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate most of the qualifications and experiences listed below. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to civil rights, be self-motivated, and be able to work in a diverse multicultural environment. The successful applicant will be committed to fulfilling GLAD Law's mission and aspire to its organizational values. 3+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, with demonstrated success in individual giving programs. Experience managing or stewarding a monthly giving or sustainer program strongly preferred. Experience managing a personal donor portfolio, including cultivation and solicitation. Proven ability to solicit sponsorships and/or in-kind auction donations. Proven ability to develop and execute donor communications across multiple channels. Experience supervising staff and supporting their professional development, bringing a proactive, healing-centered approach to leadership – one grounded in problem-solving, and in holding the dignity, autonomy, and holistic well-being of team members alongside real accountability and repair. Competencies Strong analytical skills and comfort working with donor databases (Salesforce experience is strongly valued). Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Creative, strategic thinker who is proactive, takes ownership of their work, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Demonstrated commitment to LGBTQ+ rights and racial justice. Experience with Salesforce and Pardot is preferred Ability to work some evenings and weekends

COMPENSATION & LOCATION

This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary of $90,000-110,000 depending on experience. GLAD Law offers a robust benefits package, including: Three weeks of paid vacation 18 holidays 401k participation and Safe Harbor contribution Fully paid individual health and dental insurance Long-term disability insurance Professional development opportunities This position is hybrid, with an expectation of at least 1 day/week and as business requires in the Boston office and otherwise from a home office. Occasional weekend or after-hours work and travel are required.

TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and cover letter through our application portal. Successful candidates can expect an initial screening call with the Positively Partners team, followed by a series of virtual interviews with the GLAD Law team. Finalists will be invited to interview at the GLAD Law headquarters in Boston. The expected start date is September 2026. GLAD Law is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment. We encourage applications from people of color, transgender persons, and individuals with disabilities, including HIV. ©Copyright 2026 Positively Partners LLC