Development Manager

1. Fundraising Strategy

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet the organization's financial goals.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors.
• Create and oversee fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives to increase donor engagement.

2. Grant Writing and Management

• Research grant opportunities and write compelling proposals to secure funding.
• Manage grant applications, reporting, and compliance to ensure adherence to funder requirements.
• Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and deliverables.

-This will be a shared duty with the Executive Director.

3. Donor Relations and Stewardship

• Establish and maintain relationships with current and potential donors, ensuring timely acknowledgment and appreciation.
• Develop and implement strategies for donor retention and upgrading giving levels.
• Organize donor recognition events and communications to highlight the impact of contributions.

4. Marketing and Communications

• Collaborate with the volunteer communications team to develop materials that promote the organization's mission, programs, and fundraising efforts.
• Utilize social media, newsletters, and other channels to engage the community and raise awareness about the organization's work.
• Develop compelling storytelling strategies to connect potential donors with the mission of animal rescue.

6. Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare regular reports on fundraising progress, donor engagement, and campaign effectiveness.
• Analyze data to identify trends and improve fundraising strategies.

Education: Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, marketing, communications, or related field preferred but is not required depending on experience.

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in nonprofit development or fundraising. It would be strongly preferred if the candidate had previous experience with Capital Campaigns.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in fundraising software, CANVA, Facebook, Instagram, and CRM systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.

-Website content and management abilities. Experience in WordPress and Oxygen is a plus but not required.

• Creative problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges.

-Self-motivated

-Highly organized

Certifications:

• Certification in fundraising (e.g., CFRE) is a plus but not required.

Pulled from the full job description

• Paid time off, Office environment with potential for occasional evening and weekend events.

• May require minor travel for donor meetings, events, and outreach.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off