Development Manager

The Development Manager is responsible for strategy, implementation, and execution of fundraising initiatives.Focuses primarily on major gifts and sustainable revenue growth., · Implements an annual development plan in partnership with the Executive Director by designing,implementing, and managing a comprehensive development strategy aligned with organization goals.

· Oversees and manages the Development Department budget, ensuring cost-effective strategies and a strong return on investment across all fundraising activities.

· Trains and manages any Development Department staff or external consultants in partnership with the Executive Director to ensure execution of all fundraising activities. Assigns, plans, and manages the workof reporting employees, including all aspects of supervision.

· Establishes metrics for success and utilizes data (from the CRM database) to track, analyze, and reporton fundraising progress to the Executive Director.

· Works with Executive Director and Development team on capital campaign activities.

· Directly manages a high-capacity portfolio of 50-70 major donors and prospects, leading cultivation and solicitation efforts for the organization.

· Works with Executive Director and Development Team to manage face-to-face meetings, proposals,and solicitations with major donors, aligning donor interests with the strategic needs of the organization.

· Works with Executive Director and Development Team to implement a personalized year-round stewardship and recognition program for all major donors to ensure sustained engagement and donorretention.

· Works with Executive Director to manage foundation and grant work.

· Works with the Development Team on day-to-day operations of the development function, including donor acknowledgement, database management, and compliance with all relevant non-profit regulations.

· Sets performance goals and conducts regular evaluations for Development Department employees.

· In coordination with the Executive Director and Development Team, plans and executes signaturefundraising events designed to maximize revenue and strengthen donor relationships

· Plans and executes a major donor fundraising weekend designed to share the vision and relationally engage only major donors.

· Works closely with the Executive Director and Executive leadership of RSA.

Is a Christ-follower in agreement with the RSA Statement of Faith.

Has a strong, demonstrated commitment to RSA’s evangelism mission and values.

· Experience of five or more years in non-profit fundraising, with demonstrated success in securing major gifts from individuals and foundations (or five years of experience in sales leadership at a for-profit business).

· Proven track record of managing and growing an annual development program.

· Supervisory experience of two or more years.

· Experience conducting major donor events is preferred.

· Experience using CRM platforms for donor connection is preferred.

· Bachelor’s degree or CFRE is preferred.

· Strategic acumen: expert ability to translate organizational goals into actionable, measurable fundraising strategies.

· Expert verbal communication skills.

· Intermediate management and supervisory skills.

· Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

· Growth mindset: ability to envision and create the process to expand revenue through primarily major donor activity.

· Relationship focus: highly relational and professional demeanor with the ability to build trust and rapport with high-net-worth individuals and RSA leadership.

· Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions:

· Office environment; Salem location.

· Physical requirements of sitting and standing.

· Domestic travel primarily and some international travel.

· Work schedule occasionally fluctuates based on organization needs.

· Driver’s license and consistent access to a vehicle required., * Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Ministry: 3 years (Preferred)
• Supervisor: 2 years (Required)
• Non-Profit Fundraising: 5 years (Required)
• CRM: 3 years (Required)
• Major Events: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Salem, OR 97302 (Preferred)

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

In 2002, the Reid Saunders Association was founded. Over the last 23 years, Reid and his team have proclaimed the message of salvation to more than 5 million people.

Reid Saunders has spent the last two decades uniting and training thousands of churches worldwide through his trademark message, “All for Jesus!” Inspired by the life-changing power of God’s Word, Reid began his journey as a young Christ-follower recording Billy Graham’s messages and attending his first evangelism festival with the Luis Palau Association.

All for Jesus! Reid and his team have led over 900,000 people to Christ in nearly 100 countries, and are committed to connecting these new believers to discipleship opportunities through churches in their local communities.