Development Manager

Overview

Empower House provides transformative community health services, youth development programs, and advocacy opportunities that empower women and girls of color. We envision a world where all women and girls are empowered to transform themselves, their families and their communities. The ideal candidate for this position can share their passion for grassroots community transformation and connect their professional and volunteer experiences to our mission. Our organizational philosophy bridges the barriers that the intersections of sexism, racism, and other forms of oppression create to the flourishing of women and girls. Women, people of color, LGBTQ and non-binary individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Summary :

The Development Manager will be responsible for executing the day-to-day fundraising activities that generate revenue for Empower House while laying the groundwork for stronger systems and sustainable growth. This is a "hands-on" role focused on advancing Empower House's individual and corporate giving programs, overseeing donor cultivation and stewardship, and ensuring effective use of Salesforce to support data-driven fundraising. Additional responsibilities include supporting the grants program and communications. The ideal candidate is an organized self-starter who thrives on making tangible progress : tracking donors, sending appeals, securing sponsorships, and implementing simple but effective fundraising processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual and corporate donor development efforts that focus on relationship building. The approach should include immediate strategies to implement, like annual campaigns or workplace giving tactics.
• Manage and grow the monthly donor program through consistent outreach and stewardship, which includes engaging and soliciting small to mid-sized donors.
• Identify, research, and cultivate prospective individual and corporate donors, preparing briefing materials for the ED and board.
• Execute donor stewardship activities, including timely acknowledgments, personalized thank-you notes, and impact updates.
• Support the ED and board in developing and implementing targeted fundraising strategies to achieve large contributions annually in individual and corporate contributions. This includes supporting the solicitation efforts of procuring cash, in-kind gifts, sponsorships, and auction / raffle items.
• Coordinate and execute events and campaigns in collaboration with the ED and the development committee.

Grants Support

Communications & Donor Messaging

Database and Systems Operations

Education and Experience

The salary for this role is $52,530 annually.

All Candidates to apply through Indeed. You may also send resumes and cover letter to awilkins@empowerhousesa.org with "Empower House SA Development Manager Application" in the subject line.

Empower House provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Empower House will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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