Fundraising Manager
Fundraising Manager
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Description
Position Summary:
The Fundraising Manager will coordinate all fundraising activities for the agency. The position will develop an annual fund development plan and provide project oversight for all agency fundraising activities including appeals events and the annual Christmas collection. This position will work closely with the Communication Manager with executing both the Communication and Development Plans in implementing fundraising vehicles.
Responsibilities:
Develops implements and evaluates all fundraising strategies addressing the goals of the strategic plan and maximize impact
- Coordinates all fundraising appeals crafting compelling messages and choosing appropriate fundraising methods.
- Develop and manage planned giving programs including targeting prospects for estate planning endowments and investment holdings.
- Coordinates the research of potential private sources of funding such as grant and foundation support as well as major/special gifts.
- Train and lead other staff to support fundraising and marketing efforts
- Help in the preparation and submittal of grant applications to generate funds.
- Collaborate with communications and other departments to ensure a coordinated approach to fundraising and outreach efforts.
Identifies establishes and nurtures relationships with individual donors parishes and community funding organizations
- Communicates with past present and potential donors in a multitude of ways (including in person via phone and written correspondence) utilizing a gift and donor tracking and immediate acknowledgement system
- Build relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals of the organization
- Directs the cultivation of prospective private and corporate sector donors to foster long term partnerships and secure ongoing support.
- Identifies and secures funding sources researching potential funding sources and soliciting donations from individuals corporations and foundations.
- Solicits local service clubs foundations and businesses for corporate sponsorships and gifts
Plans and coordinates all fundraising events to increase awareness of the organizations mission and programs
- Responsible for planning and executing fundraising events to generate awareness and raise funds.
- Help facilitate sponsorship development and procurement
- Work to increase public awareness of the organizations mission programs and needs to attract more donors and supporters.
Tracking and reporting on fundraising performance
- Prepare regular reports on progress budgets receipts and expenditures related to fundraising and the management of the fund development activities.
Supervise Fundraising team and participate in Advancement team meetings
- Conduct annual performance evaluation according to the agency guidelines and set goals for individual and team performance
- Provide close oversight and supervision of staff including scheduling designation of responsibilities providing feedback developing growth plans and documenting performance
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet those requirements.
Physical Requirements:
This position normally requires the physical demands of standing walking bending lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion as well as keyboard fingering talking hearing and adequate vision on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 90% of the time.
NonPhysical Requirements:
Education
- Bachelors Degree in Development Communications Public Relations Marketing or related field
Experience
- Five or more years experience in a development or fundraising with a proven track record of increasing donations
- Proven track record in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences
- Experience in a leadership role withing a fastpaced dynamic environment
- Experience with measurement and analytics tools to assess fundraising effectiveness
Special Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Engaging the community and representing the agency in a professional manner
- Passion and investment in the Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington Mission
- Bilingual/Biliterate (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
Licensure Registration Certification
- Valid Washington State drivers license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State
- Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities liability insurance provider
Employment is conditional upon:
- Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required
Work Schedule: MondayFriday 8am5pm
Wage Range:$36.06 $39.44 per hour depending on experience
Benefits:
- 13 paid holidays 12 days of vacation 12 days of sick leave per year
- Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
- Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
- Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
- Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
- Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
- Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) critical illness long term disability accident and ID theft
- Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year legal consultations financial coaching and other wellbeing tools
- Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment
It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability citizenship status marital status creed genetic predisposition or carrier status sexual orientation gender expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
