Application Guide

How to Apply for Annual Giving Manager

at Texas Civil Rights Project

🏢 About Texas Civil Rights Project

The Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) is a community lawyering organization that combines litigation, legal advocacy, and grassroots partnership to fight for racial and economic justice in Texas. Working here means being part of a mission-driven team that directly impacts issues like mass incarceration, discrimination, and border justice, with a strong commitment to centering affected communities.

About This Role

As Annual Giving Manager, you will own TCRP's annual, monthly, and mid-level donor programs, driving strategy and execution across digital and print campaigns. Your work will directly fuel the organization's ability to provide legal support and advocacy, making you a critical link between donors and on-the-ground impact.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start by reviewing campaign performance dashboards and donor data to identify trends, then draft a mid-level donor email series. After a check-in with the communications team on a direct mail piece, you'd analyze recent monthly donor acquisition costs and plan a targeted upgrade appeal for long-time supporters.

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🎯 Who Texas Civil Rights Project Is Looking For

  • A fundraising professional with 4+ years specifically in annual giving campaigns and appeals, ideally in a nonprofit or civil rights context.
  • A project management powerhouse who can juggle multiple campaigns (e.g., year-end, monthly giving) while coordinating vendors and internal teams seamlessly.
  • An excellent writer who can craft compelling donor solicitations that resonate with TCRP's mission and urgency, from emails to direct mail.
  • A data-savvy CRM user (e.g., Salesforce, EveryAction) who can segment audiences, analyze giving trends, and optimize campaigns for retention and growth.

📝 Tips for Applying to Texas Civil Rights Project

1

Highlight any experience with civil rights, social justice, or community lawyering organizations in your resume and cover letter.

2

Provide specific examples of annual giving campaigns you've managed, including metrics like revenue growth, retention rates, or list size.

3

Showcase your writing skills by including a brief sample of a donor appeal or campaign copy tailored to TCRP's mission.

4

Mention your familiarity with Texas-specific issues or border justice work to demonstrate cultural alignment.

5

Tailor your cover letter to address how your fundraising expertise can advance TCRP's strategic goals, not just generic nonprofit work.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for civil rights and alignment with TCRP's community-centered approach.", 'Concrete results from past annual giving campaigns (e.g., increased donor retention, revenue growth).', 'Your ability to manage multiple channels (digital, mail) and vendors while maintaining a cohesive donor experience.', 'How you use data to drive fundraising decisions and improve campaign performance.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read TCRP's latest annual report and recent blog posts to understand their current campaigns and language.
  • → Review their donor communications (e.g., email sign-up, donation pages) to assess current messaging.
  • → Learn about key Texas civil rights issues they're tackling, such as voting rights, immigrant detention, or police accountability.
  • → Follow TCRP on social media to see how they engage supporters and frame their work.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you design a year-end campaign for TCRP that balances urgency with donor stewardship?
2 Describe a time you turned around a struggling annual giving program or campaign.
3 How do you segment donors for mid-level giving, and what tactics work best for upgrades?
4 Tell us about your experience with CRM systems and how you've used data to inform strategy.
5 How would you partner with TCRP's legal and advocacy teams to create compelling donor communications?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Sending a generic cover letter that doesn't reference TCRP's specific mission or Texas focus.
  • Overemphasizing high-dollar major gifts when the role is centered on annual and mid-level giving.
  • Failing to demonstrate familiarity with donor segmentation and data analysis in your application.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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