Description

Position Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Manager (DM) leads our fundraising efforts and plays a critical role in ensuring the financial sustainability of our organization. This innovative leader has responsibility for creating and executing comprehensive development plans that include donor cultivation, fundraising events, and grant writing, where applicable. The position has an entrepreneurial spirit, the flexibility to adapt as the organization evolves, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The Development Manager is a proactive problem solver and collaborator who can recognize and seize opportunities as they arise.

Principal Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities include cultivation and stewardship of current and new individual supporters in person, through events, and through written communication. Supporting oversight of corporate giving and foundation relations will allow the engagement of institutional annual donors and will engage in additional fundraising as opportunities arise. The DM will work with the agency’s communications and marketing consultants for social media strategies as they relate to annual fund development. The DM will also work closely with staff, including interfacing closely with finance staff to ensure timely reporting to donors.

The following efforts are key and will be accomplished in collaboration with the senior leadership team:

§  Cultivate and maintain relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporate sponsors, and partnerships, organizing site visits and connecting supporters with leadership.

§  Oversee assigned grant writing tasks, including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements.  

§  Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns.

§  Create marketing materials and donor communications.

§  Work closely with the Board of Directors (particularly the Development Committee), the Executive Director, and key staff to align fundraising strategies with the organization’s mission and values.

§  Prospect research for new funding sources. 

§  Donor Database development, management, and maintenance. 

Requirements

Education/Job Experience/Credentials: 

§  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Nonprofit Leadership, Communication, or a related field (preferred).

§  3 -5 years of proven and successful experience in nonprofit development, communications, successful fundraising, and donor management.

§  Experience working with foundation and corporate grants.

§  Strong time management and report creation skills.

§  Ability to work with others on a leadership team.

§  Excellent writing, communication, negotiation, and public relations skills.

§  Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders.

§  Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms as well as donor base CRM’s (ex: Little Green Light – LGL). 

§  Detail-oriented and Flexible.

 Special Knowledge and Qualifications:

      Knowledge of the Housing and Workforce Development industry

      Ability to work independently and as part of a team

      Experience with external networking and agency representation.

      Experience or ability to use computers for data entry, communication, and report writing