CommunityGiving · 11 hours ago
Development Manager
Chaska, MN
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$32/hr - $35/hr
5+ years expCommunityGiving is seeking a Development Manager for the Community Foundation for Carver County. This role is responsible for ensuring impactful and effective asset development in alignment with initiative goals and foundation standards while stewarding volunteer engagement for community funds in Carver County.
CommunitiesNon ProfitWellness
Responsibilities
Maintain working knowledge of fund development
Support a positive donor experience by helping to answer questions posed by donors, contacting donors about special projects or causes they are interested in, and by assisting with grant requests made by fund holders, either personally or through online portal
Assisted by CFCC board and community fund advisory committees, Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, individual prospects, nonprofit and community groups encouraging their giving to/through the Community Foundation
Maintain current and accurate records of contact with donors and prospects
Serve as primary staff for CFCC and its constituent community funds
Provide staff leadership to committees to ensure activities align with foundation standards. This includes governance, fundraising, and grant making
Develop and implement strategies to enhance volunteer engagement in support of designated initiatives
Participate in planning and implementation of CFCC Annual Event and special events for community funds
Work with the CFCC team to plan and coordinate programs, events, and communications to expose donors to information about community needs and other topics related to charitable giving or designated initiatives
Attend various Foundation events to engage with volunteers, donors, prospective donors, and professional advisors
Supports and encourages building of collaborative and efficient systems to support all partner and associate foundations including education opportunities and other services
Remains informed on legal and technical issues as they affect current and prospective initiatives; advises the CIO, CFCC board and others on these issues as necessary
Knowledgeable and involved in regional and state philanthropic and community foundation field including Adnet, Association of Fundraising Professional, Minnesota Gift Planning Association, Minnesota Council on Foundations and others
Performs other duties as required through the policies and procedures of CFCC and CommunityGiving
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred
5+ years' experience in volunteer management/fundraising/public relations activities
Understanding of development process including prospect identification, cultivation and campaign management
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage volunteers
Strong leadership and project coordination skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
Personable, customer-focused, and service orientated
Strong analytical, organizational, and creative problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Self-directed with strong teamwork skills
Willingness to travel throughout Carver County as needed
Ability and curiosity to learn new digital and technical skills
Benefits
Paid leave
13 holidays
Retirement contribution and match
Company
CommunityGiving
CommunityGiving offers services to strengthen local communities by empowering community foundations.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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James Ringwald
Chief Financial Officer
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