Idyllwild Arts Foundation ยท 3 days ago
Development Services Manager
Idyllwild Arts Foundation is seeking a Development Services Manager to lead and implement all development services functions of the development office. This role includes supporting the development office staff in areas such as annual giving, special events, and major gifts, while also managing database operations and stewardship programs.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Lead best practices in database management: suggest and implement database structure to support increased fundraising capacity
Gift processing and acknowledgement/receipt: create and maintain policy and procedure while also processing and receipting all gifts. Draft creative and compelling thank you letters
Data entry biographical updates to Raisers Edge, new family's entry, etc
Monthly gift reconciliation with the business office including accurate coding of all gifts, working with the business office to re-class gifts when needed, etc
Lead the area of prospect and donor research: proactively identify prospects for inclusion in further research or assignment to gift officers, help gift officers manage their portfolios
Create and maintain accurate and useful Raisers Edge queries, lists, reports, coding, and maintenance
Mailing lists creation, management, and dissemination. Coordinating and tracking volunteers
Maintaining accurate and complete electronic and paper gift and batch files
Maintain the Development Dashboard, tracking fundraising results every 2 weeks. Provide accurate and timely reporting
Lead the creation and distribution of creative and inspiring reports on the impact of donor funding
Lead the planning and execution of a variety of stewardship programs to ensure that all IAF donors receive information on the impact of their gifts
Tracking and reconciliation of staff expenses, reimbursements, check requests, and all accounts payable
Support the development staff as needed throughout the year
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Thorough knowledge of office management, suite of Microsoft office products, google mail, calendar and drive, Zoom video conferences, experience with or ability to learn CRM database operations (Raiser's Edge preferred). Highly detail oriented
4 year college degree required
Ability and desire to work within the Idyllwild community, Riverside County, or commute a reasonable distance that does not impede on-time arrival during winter months when safe to work on campus. Duties may require working remotely for a period of time
Obtain and maintain a valid California Driver License, pass a criminal history background check as required by California Education Code Section 44237, and pass a TB screening questionnaire/test
Acts as a model of integrity & respects donor confidentiality
Has a sense of humor and keeps things in perspective
Exercises patience and good, active listening skills
Flexible and keeps a positive attitude
Highly attentive to details