Fund Development Manager Jobs

About the role:

GRANTS MANAGEMENT/WRITING: Assist in the writing of funding proposals, reports, letters, and communications to funders and donors and developing event opportunities. Consistently track submission, reporting, and renewal dates for foundation grants.

DONOR CULTIVATION AND SOLICITATION: Manage the process of developing new donor and funding prospects, securing meetings to build relationships, and develop learning opportunities – site visits or virtual events-- to bring funders together to learn about our organization. This includes managing the Executive Director’s fundraising travel and donor meeting preparation.

DONOR STEWARDSHIP: Research and identify prospective new donors and proactively initiate sponsorship and funding.Manage our donor stewardship process including developing and sending welcome correspondence to new donors, ensuring regular updates, and support the process of keeping donors engaged with the goal of renewed annual giving.

PROSPECT RESEARCH: Develop new funding leads and research and maintain giving information about funders and donors who may have an interest in our work including grantmaking and philanthropic interests, board and staff information, sample grants to other organizations, suggested request amount and approach, important application deadlines, etc.

GIFT ACKNOWLEDGMENT/DATA MANAGEMENT: Oversee acknowledgment process including tracking new gifts, data entry, thank you letters, matching gifts coordination, and other items that may arise. Analyze fundraising outcomes to determine effectiveness for future projects

COMMUNICATIONS: Support our executive director and media consultants with press releases, supporter updates, etc. Manage our social media presence and other online communication.Work closely with social media department to establish plans for marketing events and programs. Works with the advertisement and marketing departments to promote fundraising events using flyers, advertisements and digital marketing outreach

EVENTS: Establish a realistic budget for events and account for anticipated fundraising outcomes. Assume full responsibility for various fundraising efforts including, obtaining items for sale in fundraising campaigns, and acquiring donations.

Experience

• A strong commitment to social justice and anti-racism is essential.
• Experience working with a diverse team and promoting a positive brand image
• Ability to work well with a team to promote company initiatives
• Interest in and ability to build internal fundraising systems and infrastructure such as donor data management, grants calendar, developing collateral materials and proposals, and other systems building.
• Ability to generate interest in the company or program and reach out to appropriate business partners
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in fundraising for a nonprofit organization.
• Experience researching donation programs and opportunities available through local, state and federal programs
• Extensive experience working with different operating systems including Windows and Microsoft suite
• Excellent writing and skills as well as attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Ability to prioritize and manage several milestones and projects quickly and efficiently.
• Professional written and interpersonal skills are essential when communicating with clients.

Travel: Some travel may be required.

Compensation: Pay Range: $60,000- $70,000salary per year. The range listed is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

We will also consider Contract or Temp to Hire applications.