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Neighborhood Family Practice · 3 months ago

Fund Development Manager

Cleveland, OH, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Neighborhood Family Practice is seeking a Fund Development Manager to support their mission and strategic goals by managing and expanding revenue streams through various fundraising initiatives. The role involves developing comprehensive fundraising strategies, managing grant cycles, cultivating donor relationships, and leading fundraising events.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to grow revenue across public and private grants, individual and recurring donor giving, and through cultivation and stewardship of philanthropic relationships

Manage all components of the grant life cycle, including prospect research, proposal writing, submission, compliance, and reporting for NFP’s public, private and corporate grants. Provide guidance and mentorship for Grant Writer, assist in preparation, submission, and management of grants and grant-funded projects

Cultivate and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors to support long-term engagement and increased giving, including but not limited to timely acknowledgement of donation and reporting, manage and grow a diverse donor portfolio, implement targeted recognition and stewardship strategies to deepen relationships. Ensure timely, personalized communication, maintain accurate donor records, track interactions, and analyze giving trends to support development strategies

Lead the planning and execution of annual fundraising event and other designated events and campaigns. Coordinate the logistics, meetings, vendors, volunteer recruitment, auction and sponsorship solicitation for annual signature event

Partner with Marketing and Communications to develop print and digital fundraising and donor communication strategies

Management of donor database (e.g., Little Green Light), ensuring accuracy and integrity through consistent entry, updates and maintenance, and day-to-day management to support fund development efforts

Collaborate with the Vice President of Development to set annual fundraising goals and revenue forecasts, prepare department annual budget, and track performance to ensure alignment with the team’s multi-year fundraising plan. Generate and analyze fundraising reports to guide decision-making and to measure outcomes. Support the Vice President of Development/President of the NCHF to develop, engage, and maintain a high functioning board of directors and advance philanthropic goals

Actively participate in monthly Fund Development, Finance, Marketing & Communications team meetings and NCHF quarterly board meetings

Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture that includes supervision and mentorship of direct report(s)- establishing clear objectives, delivering ongoing performance feedback, and supporting each with management of their grant and donor portfolios

Build and sustain a comprehensive understanding of NFP and the NCHF missions, priorities, and initiatives and local, state, and federal funding trends and landscape

Ensure compliance with all fundraising policies, ethical guidelines, and grant requirements

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Fundraising strategiesGrant managementDatabase managementNonprofit fundraisingData analyticsFundraising ethicsProject managementInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationTeam management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, Business, or similar field, or equivalent experience acquired through 5 or more years of work experience in the field

3+ years of experience in fundraising or fund development, with demonstrated success in securing grants and donor gifts, or similarly related work

Strong background in nonprofit fundraising

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, the use of the internet for research and reliable information gathering, navigating online portals for public and private grants and donor database management required

Knowledge of fundraising best practices, ability to analyze fundraising trends, identify growth opportunities, and align strategies with organizational priorities

Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy, quality, and meticulous attention to detail

Proficiency in researching, writing, and management of public and private grants, including compliance, budgeting, and reporting requirements

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments, engage with leadership, and build strong relationships with external stakeholders

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills - able to craft compelling proposals, donor letters, and case statements

Strong team management skills, with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members

Understanding of nonprofit fundraising ethics and compliance standards

Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including through the use of electronic communication platforms

Able to sit, stand, and bend for extended periods of time

Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs

Local travel required. Valid driver's license and automobile insurance required