Development Fundraising Manager
Foundation Fighting Blindness
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • Oregon • United States
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Salary
💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per year
About the role
- Develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies to surpass the previous year’s financial achievements
- Strengthen ties with corporate sponsors, volunteer committee members, event attendees, and honorees to secure sponsorships and sustained support
- Lead, engage in and contribute to event committee meetings, ensuring successful coordination implementation of events
- Proactively seek and connect with potential contributors for various organizational initiatives and campaigns
- Partner with internal VisionWalk and Special Event teams to plan and execute significant events that meet or surpass fundraising goals and exemplify best practices
- Establish and nurture a network of community relationships, representing the Foundation and uncovering new support opportunities
- Cultivate and expand volunteer chapters focused on fundraising, partnerships, and community education.
- Collaboratively craft a strategic plan with the Regional Director, outlining key milestones and success metrics
- Recruit, guide, and activate a dedicated team of volunteer leaders for chapter activities and special events; Maintain dynamic membership and offering continuous volunteer opportunities
- Host engaging chapter events both in-person and virtually to disseminate valuable information and foster community ties
- Engage and steward volunteers and donors, prioritizing retention, recognition, and growth through effective moves management strategies
- Support peer initiatives and enhance donor involvement to achieve fundraising goals.
- Proactively utilize the donor database for recording donor details, pinpointing engagement prospects, assessing philanthropic potential, and generating various reports
- Recognize the distinct characteristics of the chapter community and offer tailored advice to leverage strengths and navigate obstacles, ensuring optimal outcomes
- Manage the storage and distribution of community materials and collateral
- Gain a solid understanding of relevant scientific concepts to effectively disseminate knowledge, share insights, and highlight the organization’s impact
Requirements
- Must have 3+ years of successful event fundraising, including collaboration with volunteers
- Proven ability to recruit, lead, and motivate volunteer groups or non-profit organization chapters
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying abilities
- Willingness to travel (anticipated 20-25%)
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Highly organized and detail-oriented; Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously with the flexibility to address and resolve issues efficiently
- Enthusiastic, takes initiative, and demonstrates strong follow-up skills
- Applied experience with budget preparation, budget management, and reporting
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and databases (e.g., Salesforce, Virtuous, Raiser’s Edge).
Benefits
- HP or MAC laptop, monitor, printer
- $120.00 monthly technology stipend
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
event fundraisingbudget preparationbudget managementreportingdonor database managementmoves management strategies
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationleadershipmotivationorganizational skillsdetail-orientedinitiativefollow-up skills