Development and Relationship Manager

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Development and Relationship Manager works at the direction of the Chief Executive Officer and the Resource Development Task Force to plan and execute development strategies and procedures for the Organization., + Plan, execute, and manage various fundraising campaigns in support of organizational resource development goals and strategies to ensure success.

• Special Events
• Support Resource Development Department in execution and oversight of planning and execution of events.
• Planning duties include timelines, progress report, board, staff, and volunteer participation sign-ups, ticket sales, vendor relations, securing event sponsors and in-kind donations.
• Community Relations and Public Relations
• Assist Chief Executive Officer in development of strategic alliances with local community organizations, leaders, and perspective donors.
• Reach out to all community members the Organization services to give them a better understanding of our community impact/importance in an effort to get them more involved individually, professionally, and financially. Special emphasis will be for the Grand Island and Lockport communities.
• Database Management
• Manage the database for all donors and prospective donors and ensure that all records are accurate and up to date.

Do you have a valid Driver’s License license?, Do you have experience in Vendor relationship building?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Bachelor’s degree in communications, business administration, or a related field.

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible and successful Resource Development experience, including planning, organizing, and running successful and profitable fundraising events.
• Proficiency, understanding, and business experience using various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Constant Contact (or similar email marketing platform), and Adobe Creative Suite.

• Proficiency with accessing and managing a donor database.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork skills which include an understanding of group dynamics.
• Commitment to being an excellent high-performing team player who is able to meet and exceed goals and objectives.
• Comfortable in representing the Organization in the community and communicating the Organization’s purpose, impact, and performance.
• Commitment to the Organization’s Mission: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands that are described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to: bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, grasp, stand, sit, hear, speak, finger dexterity, walk, run, lift up to 30 pounds, push, pull, and have visual acuity.

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays
• Flexible schedule