Development Manager

• Creating cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship programs to expand and retain a base of long-term donors and sponsors.
• Identifying, researching, cultivating, and soliciting prospective donors, annual partners, and sponsors to increase the Annual Fund.
• Serving as the primary interface with corporate funders; determining key activities and meetings for the Development Director and Executive Director to attend and participate in Foundation Board meetings.
• Planning and directing special events; evaluating effectiveness and ROI of the events.
• Initiating and designing projects and work plans, establishing and monitoring priorities and timetables, and determining needed resources and the allocation of responsibilities, as appropriate
• Working with Marketing Manager to identify public relations opportunities that will enhance visibility for special events.
• Demonstrating knowledge and best practices of effective and ethical fundraising standards and developing the related and supporting systems, policies and procedures related to Samaritan House Inc. & Samaritan House Foundation
• Providing insight on regional trends and issues and the competitive fundraising landscape to the Director of Development, Executive Director, Board Members and other key partners and staff
• Developing, reviewing, and submitting reports as requested to include an evaluation of current fundraising performance and any issues related to the development department; make recommendations on any needed course of action.
• Managing any staff, volunteers and contractors working on projects and initiatives
• Establishing and changing priorities and timetables in response to changing resources and agency needs

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years’ fund-raising experience in the non-profit sector, or equivalent combination of both.
• Three- five years of special events planning experience.
• Must have experience working in a fundraising capacity in a high growth organization.
• Requires strong experience establishing funding relationships with corporations and foundations.
• Must work well independently and have strong team building skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong writing, editing, and comprehension skills.
• Strong presentation skills, * Excellent organizational and analytical ability.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and web-based technology.
• Experience using donor and volunteer database (Blackbaud, Donor Perfect/Salesforce).
• Capable of managing multiple projects and responsibilities with ease.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work projects through to completion.
• Professional, responsible, self-motivated and disciplined.
• Ability to connect and build relationships with clients and prospects.

Required Physical Capabilities:

• Able to lift 30 pounds.
• Ability to work a 40 hour a week schedule with no physical limitations in normal ranges of sitting, standing, walking, and talking.
• Must be able to operate a computer and telephone.
• Must be able to conduct and attend meetings at various locations.
• Must be able to make presentations to small groups.
• Must be able to have flexible working hours, particularly at peak times around special events and educational sessions., * Fundraising: 3 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)
• managing multiple projects: 2 years (Preferred)

Salary: Based on experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position with benefits. Please submit cover letter, resume and job application to, * Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance