Development Manager

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop and implement internal giving campaigns, including but not limited to employee giving campaigns and corporate donors.
• Manage a portfolio of Individual donors that targets the exponential growth of philanthropic funds.
• Build relationships based on credibility, trust, knowledge, and an understanding of the values and priorities of prospective and current supporters.
• Collaborate with the advancement team to develop an annual fund strategy and establish goals to achieve a substantial increase in philanthropic contributions from individual and corporate donors each year.
• Produce annual appeal letters and donor acknowledgement letters that target individual and corporate donors for direct mail campaign.
• Annually expand our base of donors, with strategies to continually grow the donor pipeline over multiple years.
• Assist in researching, cultivating, and expanding agency donor base, including corporate sponsors and individuals.
• Diversify annual fund campaign to include online solicitation and email strategies.
• Assist with the implementation of the Development Plan that incorporates a range of strategies including annual appeals, major donors, grants, corporate and individual appeals, social media, and special events.
• Execute event plans to meet revenue goals.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. Advanced degree in field related to not-for-profit management, communications or fund development preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as leader and as team member.
• Strong partnership-building and event-planning skills.
• Thorough understanding of components of diversified funding base. Good computer skills and knowledge of database programs.
• Good organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability through experience in issue management, public relations strategies and tactics, legislative strategies and tactics, and public marketing and promotion campaign development and execution. Proven ability to handle multiple and varied functions with success.
• Proven ability to manage corporate resources responsibly and effectively. Good supervisory and management skills. Punctuality and reliability. Reliable transportation for frequent travel.

EXPERIENCE

• Four to six years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position has no unusual physical demands. May involve discomforts associated with continual use of video display terminal.

Time Type:

Full time

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

• Health & WellnessMedical CoverageDental CoverageVision CoverageFlexible Spending AccountHealth Savings AccountShort Term DisabilityLong Term Disability - Company Paid
• Financial WellbeingCompetitive Compensation PackagesLife Insurance - Company PaidAccidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded MatchingRetirement and Financial Planning Services
• Career Development and GrowthTuition Assistance PlansLoan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)Student Loan Repayment AssistanceClinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applicationsAt Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing educationOpportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with usLeadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leadersSeven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes
• Work Life BalancePaid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life BalanceEmployee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being