Columbus House, Inc · 4 days ago
Fundraising Development Manager
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expColumbus House, Inc. is dedicated to serving individuals experiencing homelessness by providing essential outreach and housing services. The Fundraising Development Manager will work under the Chief Development Officer to implement donor stewardship and annual fund strategies aimed at raising awareness and funds to support the organization's mission.
CommunitiesNon Profit
Responsibilities
In collaboration with CDO create and implement donor stewardship and annual fund plan including events and engaging communications through targeted donor segments for establishing and cultivating donors throughout the giving cycle
Identify and manage annual fund donor prospects with support from the Donor Relations Specialist focusing on elevating giving (major gifts)
Develop individual cultivation and solicitation strategies, create relevant engagement opportunities that support the progression of the relationship
Establish planned giving prospect outreach and education through direct mail, newsletters, and direct contact
Identify potential planned giving prospects and create the individual plan
Track progress to goal on annual fund
Conducts client, volunteer, and donor interviews as directed by CDO for inclusion in external communications
In collaboration with CDO identifies and maintains an updated list and relationships with media and other partners
Assists in the preparation and dissemination of all media alerts and press releases. Coordinates press events. Creates media packets
Assists in preparing staff for speaking engagements and community events
Other related duties as assigned by the Chief Development Officer
Some evening and weekend work will be required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of experience in a non-profit Development Office
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Excellent planning and organizational abilities; comfortable working independently and proactively on multiple priorities
Strong relationship building skills
Excellent networking and donor outreach skills
Strong analytical experience in managing donor data
Outstanding skills in the utilization of Microsoft Office programs
Self-starter with excellent time management skills and a deadline oriented mindset
Capable of seamlessly managing multiple assignments and priorities
Good judgment and a strong sense of confidentiality
High degree of reliability and punctuality
Able to clearly articulate the Columbus House mission and is comfortable maintaining relationships with staff, managers, senior leadership, board members and all other Columbus House stakeholders
Fully understands the goals and plans of the Development Department and works collaboratively and independently to achieve those goals
Valid US driver's license and a good driving history
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full-time employment
401 K retirement plan with employer matching contribution
Paid time off
10 paid holidays
Company
Columbus House, Inc
MISSION: Columbus House serves people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk by providing life-saving outreach, shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.15MKey Investors
TD Charitable Foundation
2022-03-08Grant· $0.15M
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