Development Manager

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Job description

Job Description

Summary

This is an opportunity to join a strong Chapter team and work closely with staff partners across our entire chapter footprint and an outstanding group of volunteers to increase the reach and impact of the Chapter. Remote work is possible depending on location but the position must be based within the chapter footprint (Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC).

The Development Manager is responsible for the successful planning and execution of a variety of Chapter-wide events and the initiation and stewardship of productive, engaging relationships with JDRF volunteers, supporters, and donors. As such, the Development Manager will be expected to meet/exceed annual fundraising goals for a portfolio of events and campaigns. As a member of the Signature Events team, the Manager will have primary responsibilities with the chapter Gala(s) and Real Estate Games programs and delivering towards the $2.7 million fundraising goal for these programs. Additionally, the Development Manager will collaborate with the entire Chapter team to support all programs that enhance the impact to JDRF's mission.

Responsibilities:

* Partners with donors, committees, and constituents to both renew and secure new support through event fundraising management including sponsorships, table/ticket sales, Fund A Cure, auction, and donations.
* Manages a personal portfolio of constituents to develop increased giving. Supports additional team member portfolios as assigned.
* Manages, evaluates, and expands fundraising and non-fundraising programs under the direction of the Development Director and in collaboration with the resource team and volunteer leadership.
* Provides management for chapter and community development activities such as fundraising, relationship building, events, corporate partnership development, volunteer development, outreach, advocacy, marketing and communication, and education programs.
* Utilizes CRM for community, donor, and constituent management.
* Develops and maintains high-level expertise in required fundraising management platforms including Greater Giving and OneCause.
* Ensures that the logistics and budget/timelines are developed and met for each applicable event.
* Manages several key event vendors such as venue, catering, and others across all events.
* Oversees the entire event registrations, including the facilitation of applicable Covid-19 protocols.
* In partnership with supervisor and team, manages and continually develops assigned committees providing leadership, cultivation, acknowledgement, material support, and assistance in building and implementing annual committee plans.
* Ensures that all deliverables are met according to event donor/sponsorship agreements.
* Helps to create and inform key communications-related aspects for campaigns and events such as the design and creation of invitations, social media content, and other Chapter communications.
* Networks with the National/Regional staff resource team and other JDRF chapters to discuss best practices and share new ideas.
* Identifies, builds, and stewards relationships with community and corporate leaders as an integral part of volunteer and donor prospect development and engagement in JDRF activities.
* Helps formulate and implement strategies and tactics for Chapter fundraising and development activities to sustain continued growth, maximum penetration of core market areas and opportunities for expansion where appropriate.
* Maintains a good understanding of JDRF's mission and priorities.
* Supports and maintains the vision, mission, priorities, and guiding principles of JDRF. Serves as a key staff member in implementing the strategic direction and purpose of the Chapter.
* Works in collaboration with Chapter staff and volunteers across the Chapter area.