94 applicants

Company

Reach Out and Read · 3 days ago

Development Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$72K/yr - $80K/yr

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Proactively manage a communication calendar of the Reach Out and Read National’s outreach activities in support of affiliate network fundraising priorities.

Oversee the review and submission process of affiliate input for national campaigns, supporting the development of proposals, fundraising plans, and materials to engage prospects at national and local levels.

Assist in producing fundraising and stewardship communications, both in print and online.

Support outreach coordination to supporters, monthly donors, and prospects.

Formulate, design, and develop reports, tools, and analyses to enable informed decision-making in fundraising and donor experience.

Design and generate reports to monitor prospect and donor activities, ensuring strategic follow-up by key staff.

Manage, measure, and report on fundraising activities to support revenue goals.

Assist the Individual Giving team by preparing frontline staff for donor cultivation visits and solicitations through research, briefings, and follow-up support.

Provide administrative and logistical support to enhance the effectiveness of the Individual Giving team.

Manage the gift acknowledgment process, ensuring accuracy in segmentation and timely turnaround.

Lead the annual refresh of acknowledgment letters.

Maintain donor mailing lists and ensure proper segmentation.

Monitor and manage the development team inbox, responding to requests within 24 hours.

Qualification

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Required

Commitment to increasing equity in opportunity and outcomes for children and a recognition of factors known to significantly impact differential outcomes for children, including race, ethnicity, language, and socio-economic status.

Minimum of four years of professional experience in a fundraising or development environment, with a track record of supporting donor engagement and fundraising campaigns.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Highly organized, with strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Proactive and resourceful, able to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, development officers, local leadership, and donors.

Experience with fundraising databases, with proficiency in Salesforce preferred.

Analytical mindset, with the ability to generate reports, interpret data, and support informed decision-making in donor strategy and fundraising efforts.

Commitment to donor stewardship and relationship building, demonstrating attention to detail and a passion for fostering meaningful connections with supporters.

Knowledge of fundraising best practices and trends, with an understanding of donor engagement, stewardship, and solicitation strategies.