Salary
💰 $49,440 - $59,196 per year
About the role
- Our partner is a national nonprofit organization established in 1985, dedicated to advancing research, providing support services, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and fostering government partnerships.
- The Manager, Development will be responsible for implementing signature fundraising events and supporting third-party events.
- Develop strong relationships with supporters, identifying new prospects, and collaborating across teams to expand community engagement and fundraising impact.
- Implement a comprehensive plan to meet an annual income portfolio goal of $500,000, including signature events such as the Walk to Defeat ALS in Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
- Recruit, steward, and retain event committee chairs and members.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners.
- Collaborate with event teams and committee volunteers to manage logistics, printing, and promotional materials.
- Operate within established budgetary guidelines.
- Partner with care services staff to involve individuals and families in awareness and fundraising activities.
- Coordinate with marketing and communications teams to achieve public relations and promotional goals.
- Conduct outreach with corporate partners, vendors, committees, and donors.
- Represent the organization at community events and serve as a public spokesperson.
- Coordinate production and distribution of event promotional materials.
- Work collaboratively with the territory team and support the Managing Director, Development, as well as other team members.
- Ensure compliance with organizational standards and guidelines.
- Attend territory events and meetings as required.
- Collaborate with program and development teams to enhance fundraising effectiveness.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support mission and fundraising goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in fundraising, event management, volunteer development/management, public relations, donor relations, and/or corporate sponsorship cultivation.
- Proficiency with online fundraising platforms, reporting, and data analysis for strategic planning.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and seek input when appropriate.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with consistent follow-up.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to learn and use donor databases (such as Salesforce and Blackbaud).
- Experience with Canva, Adobe Suite, Tableau, Greater Giving, or Spekit is a plus.
- Insured driver with access to an insured vehicle for frequent travel throughout the territory.