The Development Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s development strategy, cultivating major gifts, managing grant writing, coordinating fundraising efforts, and fostering relationships with key financial partners and donors. This person will play a key role in donor-related communications, public relations, data management, research, and special events. The Manager will also direct the organization’s broader communications activities, including publications, public/press relations, maintenance of the website, and production of the annual report. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervise and manage development & marketing staff. Oversee daily workflow of development projects (including but not limited to, grant writing, fundraising, email marketing, event marketing, etc.) Hire, train, and appraise staff performance. Essential Functions Develop and execute an annual development plan, including strategies for major gifts, grants, and fundraising campaigns along with metrics for measuring success. Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift prospects to secure significant contributions. Build and maintain a donor/donor prospect database with a focus on donor stewardship. Establish and achieve annual donor and fundraising goals. Manage grant writing and submission processes, including identifying funding opportunities and developing proposals. Interact with donors to encourage ongoing contributions and deepen relationships. Plan and manage key fundraising events, including annual campaigns such as Give DeKalb County and the Annual Appeal, along with OH Signature Events. Develop consistent donor communication plans, including newsletters, thank-you campaigns, and impact reports. Manage the OH website in terms of necessary content changes with primary responsibility for the donor services elements of the website. Establish and implement policies and practices to develop a consistent marketing strategy across all channels. Serve as the primary contact with local organizations, businesses, and community groups to foster partnerships and expand donor networks. Draft, forecast, and oversee the department’s operating budget. Manage or monitor social media activities. Evaluate and manage donor software. Required Skills and Abilities Expertise in fundraising strategies, major gifts cultivation, and donor stewardship. Strong grant-writing, analytical, and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication. Good judgment/discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality. Solid organizational ability, including attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and ability to perform well under time pressure and time restraints. Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of marketing, communications and public relations activities. Commitment to the organization’s mission. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field. Minimum of 5 years of marketing and development experience with non-profit agencies. Grant writing experience. Proficiency in donor management software and the Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with platforms including Bloomerang, Constant Contact, Canva, and Word Press helpful. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works mostly in an office environment that is quiet to moderately loud, depending on the work area. Some local, county, or state travel may be required, including overnight stays. The employee is required to sit, use hands, stand, stoop, walk, talk, and listen while performing duties. General office equipment including personal computers, scanners, copiers, faxes, desk-and smartphones, and software programs. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Requires normal range of hearing/vision. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Travel It is an administrative support level position requiring the exercise of discretion and independent judgment and is required to work a full-time work week, as designated by the OH Employee Handbook, with periodic longer hours, including potential evenings, weekends, and odd hours. Occasional travel of distance may be required. AP/EEO Statement OH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. OH expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of OH’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. ADA Statement The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year 401(k) 401(k) matching Dependent health insurance coverage Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Application Question(s): Do you have experience working with non-profit agencies? Do you have experience in grant writing? Education: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: Marketing & Development: 5 years (Required) #J-18808-Ljbffr