Hively

Development Manager

Hively

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Pleasanton • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $95,000 - $115,000 per year

About the role

  • Create, lead and execute a Corporate Development Strategy which includes:
  • Initiate, cultivate and nurture relationships with key stakeholders in Alameda County and the Bay area.
  • Develop and lead corporate service projects and team development events with a focus on both impact and revenue growth.
  • Solicit corporate sponsorships for Hively events.
  • Bridge the relationship between a corporate sponsorship and foundation support.
  • Act as a creativity agent with internal and external stakeholders, providing ideas and solutions to increase our collaboration with local corporations.
  • Initiate and nurture relationships with community members, aiming to create and grow an individual donors group.
  • Work with Leadership to establish and secure annual fundraising goals.
  • Create metrics to measure success for fundraising efforts. Iterate as needed.
  • Be a thought partner for all fundraising work across the organization.
  • Collaborate with the marketing and comms team to create outreach assets, including messaging and marketing materials.
  • Work cross-functionally with program teams to design inspiring and impactful service project experiences.
  • Be an active ambassador for Hively in the communities we serve, seeking meaningful connections to help us increase our work with corporations and individuals, specifically in the Tri-Valley area.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's degree, preferably in Marketing or Business, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Professional Experience: A minimum of 6 years of proven experience in fundraising, business development, or sales, with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
  • Technical Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM, preferably HubSpot) and core fundraising tools.
  • Strategic Planning: Experience in developing and executing comprehensive outreach or business development strategies.
  • Relationship Building: An outgoing and outstanding relationship builder with a proven ability to initiate, cultivate, and nurture deep ties with corporate stakeholders and individual donors.
  • Results-Oriented: A passionate and committed fundraiser driven by a growth mindset and focused on establishing and securing annual revenue goals.
  • Entrepreneurial and Sales mindset: Approaches fundraising with the vigor and tenacity of a sales executive, driving the entire pipeline from lead generation (prospecting) to closing (securing annual and multi-year commitments).
  • Analytical and Creative Problem-Solver: Capacity to apply both analytical rigor and creative, out-of-the-box thinking to solve complex problems and increase collaboration.
  • Empathetic and Collaborative: Highly empathetic, curious, and collaborative, with the ability to work cross-functionally and act as a thought partner across the organization.
  • Adaptability & Reflection: Possesses the capacity for self-reflection, recognizing failures or mistakes, integrating lessons learned into strategy, and iterating on metrics and approaches as needed.
  • Organizational Skills: Highly organized and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a responsive and reliable manner.
  • Mission Alignment: Passionate about the wellbeing of all families, children, and communities and committed to serving as an active ambassador for the organization.
  • Local Connection: Current residency in Alameda County with established community ties is strongly preferred.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans covered at 100% for the employee
  • Health & Dependent Care FSA
  • 14 Paid Holidays + 4 flex holidays, including your birthday!
  • Generous paid time off policy (over 3 weeks per year)
  • Tuition Reimbursement ($1,000/year)
  • Employee Appreciation Program
  • Life & Long Term Disability Insurance covered 100% by Hively
  • 403(b) plan
  • SEP-IRA plan with an employer contribution of 5% of annual salary
  • Learning & Development Opportunities
  • Financial wellness program with unlimited access to personal financial advisors
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
fundraisingbusiness developmentsalesstrategic planningCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)HubSpotoutreach strategiesrevenue growthmetrics developmentlead generation
Soft Skills
relationship buildingresults-orientedentrepreneurial mindsetanalytical problem-solvingcreative problem-solvingempathycollaborationadaptabilityorganizational skillsmission alignment
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in MarketingBachelor's degree in Business