Development Manager (Fundraising, Program Development)

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Company Description

JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2.5 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers in chapters across the United States and our six international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement, and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information please visit or follow us on

As a JDRF team member, you can look forward to interesting and challenging work, building strong relationships with fellow staff and our network of volunteers, and having a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone affected by this devastating disease. JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description

The Development Manager works closely with the Executive Director, Market Director, National Partners, regional teams and volunteers to increase the reach and impact of the Chapter.

The Development Manager manages, evaluates, and expands campaigns that build and strengthen links to potential and existing volunteers and donors, growing the Chapter's revenue through increased corporate, individual, volunteer, and other community involvement. The individual organizes and coordinates appropriate committees with volunteers to expand fundraising and non-fundraising programs.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a key staff member in implementing the strategic direction and purpose of the Chapter. Collaborates with local staff as well as national/regional staff resources to ensure the Chapter's growth and success, discuss best practices, and share new ideas.
• Helps develop and implement strategies for chapter fundraising activities to sustain continued growth, maximum penetration of core market areas and opportunities for expansion where appropriate.
• Provides management and active leadership for major chapter external and community development activities such as corporate partnership development, volunteer leadership development, outreach, advocacy, marketing, communication and education programs.
• Identifies, builds, and stewards relationships with community, civic and corporate leaders as an integral part of volunteer and donor prospect development and engagement in JDRF activities.
• Manages and continually develops assigned volunteer committees providing leadership, cultivation, acknowledgement, material support, and assistance in building and implementing committee plans.
• Establishes, evaluates and maintains standards for all JDRF priority events and non-events programs, including Major Giving, Walk, Gala, and Special Events. In partnership with event staff, develop an annual plan for each of the programs including financial goals, objectives and calendar of activity.
• Maintains accurate and complete financial records for campaigns, and help ensure that the logistics and budget/timelines are met for campaigns.
• Utilizes social media to increase visibility and promote programs and events.
• Identifies and cultivates potential new board members. Makes recommendations about volunteer leadership development opportunities to the Market/Executive Director.
• Assists in identifying, cultivating and stewarding major donors.
• Ensures personal accountability for meeting deadlines and responding to volunteers and other department requests.

Qualifications

• Position requires individual to reside in Collier or Lee County. The area covered will be Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience required.
• 4+ years of special event fundraising experience or relevant business/volunteer experience. CFRE is a plus.
• Knowledge of both special event and non-event fundraising activities (major gifts, stewardship, etc.) is a must.
• Must be a self-starter while also being collaborative and an amazing team player!
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interface with all levels of staff and volunteers.
• Significant computer literacy.
• Ability to travel locally required. Occasional evening and weekend work required as needed.
• Ability to work in office or remotely.

Additional Information

Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.

To protect the health and safety of our employees, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. The only potential exception to this rule is for applicants who cannot be vaccinated due to a disability or sincerely held religious belief.

JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.