Development Manager

CONNECT WITH A WISH, INC.
Virginia Beach, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
$ 55K

Job location

Virginia Beach, United States of America

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles
Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheets
Databases
Google Tools
Microsoft Office
Search (Computer Science)

Job description

  • Develop and execute an annual fundraising plan to meet fundraising goals.

  • Manage and increase the portfolio of donors.

  • Prepare and present regular reports on progress towards fundraising goals.

  • Plan and execute special events.

  • Manage grant writing and identification of new grant opportunities.

  • Generate donor communications, newsletters, and annual reports.

  • Assist in creation of print, digital and social media content.

  • Network and maintain regular correspondence with donors.

  • Identify prospects for major gifts and solicit these donors for support.

  • Ensure accurate gift reporting and tracking of monetary donations.

  • Ensure appropriate donor recognition and stewardship in a timely manner.

  • Enter and maintain accurate records in the Everheld database system.

Requirements

  • Applied understanding of basic fundraising principles and development best practices * Strong prospect identification and qualification skills

  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading ability

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and presentation skills

  • Database and spreadsheet proficiency

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel,) and Google products.

  • Experience with online fundraising, email marketing, and internet research

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree

  • Grant writing and Development experience necessary

  • Previous management experience a plus

  • Proven track record of meeting fundraising goals and securing major gifts

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays, Director of Development is a full time, $55,000 salary position. This position will allow for a hybrid work schedule, with a typical workweek including three in-office days and two remote days. Bonus opportunities are available for meeting revenue goals. Paid Time Off and unpaid days off are available as well as holiday pay. Professional development opportunities available based upon budget. Health Insurance is not available to this position., Pay: $26.44 per hour

Benefits:

  • Paid time off

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