Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives (ACNT Fundraising & Program Operations)
Operations
USD 90k-180k / year + Equity
Posted on Jun 23, 2026
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. You will build and scale a robust individual donor pipeline, lead data-driven fundraising initiatives, and influence cross-functional priorities to support a sustainable, high-impact program that serves associates in times of need. In addition, you will contribute to governance, impact measurement, and continuous process improvement, while serving as a key representative to engage donors, board members, and stakeholders in advancing the mission of ACNT.Location: This position is based in Bentonville, Arkansas and requires regular in-person, on-site presence. This is not a remote position.
About the team:
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.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
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 :
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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
