Opportunity Village · 2 days ago
Donor Development Manager
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expOpportunity Village is dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities, and they are seeking a Donor Development Manager to lead their strategic annual fundraising efforts. This role involves designing and implementing a comprehensive annual giving strategy to expand and diversify the donor base while overseeing all aspects of the annual campaign.
ArtEmploymentTrainingVocational Education
Responsibilities
Create, implement, and evaluate the organization's annual fund campaign, including direct mailings, digital mailings, appeals, a monthly donors club, fundraising campaigns (e.g., Giving Tuesday, NDEAM, DDAM), reports, and other relevant correspondence
Identify, cultivate, and secure new, renewed, or increased funding from individuals, foundations, and corporations through online giving, direct mail, digital campaigns, special events, and direct proposals
Develop and implement strategies and approaches aimed at advancing donors into higher levels of giving year over year
Regularly engage with donors through meetings, presentations, and any other face-to-face opportunities
In collaboration with the other members of the Resource Development team, raise funds for the comprehensive campaign (endowment, events, legacy giving, capital campaign, and other fundraising-related tasks), with a primary focus on a rotating annual giving calendar
Manage all stewardship initiatives related to annual giving, with emphasis on creativity and personalized methods of thanking donors
Maintain the highest ethical standards while demonstrating empathy, perseverance, and a consistently optimistic attitude. Show sensitivity to the needs of donors through thoughtful and respectful engagement
Collaborate with internal departments to develop and manage a comprehensive direct mail program, digital giving strategies, a monthly donor club, and individualized proposals. Regularly analyze performance data from direct mail and digital campaigns to refine strategy and maximize ROI
Use Donor Perfect software to track, solicit, and report on all prospects. Assure accurate and timely action entry, reporting, and stewardship
Attend community events, meetings, and conferences to promote Opportunity Village's mission, solicit donations or sponsorships, and build relationships
Assist with executing fundraising events that could be scheduled during evening and weekend hours
Support the preparation of accurate, accessible, and attractive quarterly reports and campaign progress reports for senior managers and board committees
Work closely with the community engagement team to design and implement a strategic program to engage volunteers in becoming supporters of the annual giving campaign
Travel to various locations in the Las Vegas area and between Opportunity Village campuses
Report suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Isolation, and Abandonment (ANEIA) immediately as mandated by state law
May be assigned other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Fundraising, Nonprofit Administration, Business, or a related field
Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a development professional or equivalent with a proven track record of identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high-level donors
Experience working with high-level decision makers, trustees, and other stakeholders
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, team members, and supervisors (verbal and written)
Strong public speaking skills required; this role involves regular presentations and donor-facing communication
Superior oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with heavy emphasis on storytelling abilities
Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies, along with a demonstrated track record of developing and executing successful annual fundraising strategies
Well-versed in direct mail and digital solicitation best practices and implementation
Comprehensive knowledge of gift processing and acknowledgement practice
Proficient in donor database formats
Goal-oriented with the social, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills necessary to raise funds
Demonstrated ability in building relationships with donors via all channels of communication (phone, in-person, email, and social media)
Demonstrated knowledge of the market and competition
Displays a high level of integrity and professionalism; creative, flexible, and resourceful
Must possess social discernment to assess and understand others' reactions and behaviors
Ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions
Self-directed, with strong ability to work independently, and to set and adhere to deadlines
Ability to set priorities, follow through to completion of tasks, work well under pressure, and maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to conduct tasks and successfully perform under critical deadlines
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and to manage simultaneously a variety of projects simultaneously
Ability to resolve multiple complex issues simultaneously while remaining calm in stressful situations
Ability to accept and apply performance-based feedback
Preferred
Knowledge of the local philanthropic community
Experience with DonorPerfect or other donor database software
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Company
Opportunity Village
Opportunity Village is an NGO that provides empowerment, disabilities enrichment, vocational training, and employment opportunities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
AmeriCorps Public Allies
2023-07-03Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
John Severtson
Chief Executive Officer
Steve Chartrand
COO
Recent News
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