Giving Communities Manager

Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.

Locations: Scottsdale, AZ / Lansdowne, VA / Dallas, TX

Team Overview

As the Giving Communities Manager, you will report to the Director of Donor Engagement and will be responsible for growing & stewarding various giving communities, including monthly donors and legacy donors. You are responsible for developing, implementing, and measuring strategic communication plans to increase legacy gift commitments and monthly giving, strengthening engagement to grow and retain revenue from both giving communities. You will also be responsible for marketing strategy for tax-advantaged gifts, in partnership with the Legacy & Planned Giving Team. You will partner with internal stakeholders and coordinate cross-team efforts to implement these strategies through the utilization of all shared services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to convert Ministry Friends from single gifts to recurring and legacy commitments, growing and stewarding the Pillars of Freedom Legacy Community.


• Design and manage donor experiences that increase retention, long-term value, and engagement for monthly, tax-advantaged, and legacy gift partners.


• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Legacy & Planned Giving, and Development teams to align messaging and engagement across all giving communities.


• Create clear, compelling donor communications that simplify complex giving options and motivate action, working with internal and external writers, designers, and partners.


• Lead and coordinate external vendors and creative partners to deliver high-quality, mission-aligned work on time and on budget.


• Build and manage communication pathways that educate, confirm, and steward legacy donors from identification through long-term relationship retention.


• Enhance and maintain web content, email journeys, and digital experiences to support monthly and planned giving growth and performance.


• Monitor KPIs, donor feedback, budgets, and campaign performance to continuously optimize effectiveness, efficiency, and return on investment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.


• 5+ years of experience in communications, marketing, or other fundraising/advocacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the nonprofit sector.


• Knowledge of planned and monthly giving strategies, donor-centric fundraising, and nonprofit best practices.


• Understanding of communication principles and best practices, including message development, audience segmentation, and cross-channel storytelling that inspires generosity in a Christian nonprofit context.


• Proficiency in managing and leveraging CRM databases, reporting systems, and project management tools (e.g., Wrike, Salesforce).

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

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