Development & Engagement Manager
New Yesterday
I. JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the execution of fundraising and grant initiatives, as well as donor engagement activities on behalf of The International Center. Such activities include but are not limited to:
Corporate sponsorship renewal, individual, foundation and government grants and contributions.
Dedicated events for raising funds or external events to promote messaging to support The International Center programs and growth initiatives; and
Creation and execution of strategies to engage stakeholder groups, most notably existing and potential donors.
A strong aptitude for collaboration, donor outreach, research, and attention to detail, while possessing outstanding written, presentation and relationship-building skills. Using a donor database is essential for campaigns and donor records.
II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Collaborates with executive leadership to establish the organization’s development strategy by establishing annual fundraising and grant plans aligned with budgetary and strategic goals. Oversees the Global Society Corporate Partnership program, cultivating and stewarding donor relationships through research, solicitation, and year – round engagement. Maintains donor records and acknowledgements to ensure sponsors receive all published benefits; and engage in other constituent/donor relations activities.
Manages and coordinates development-focused events, particularly the Annual Meeting and the International Citizen of the Year dinner, including invitation lists, registration, table assignments, reports, etc.
Conducts comprehensive prospect research on corporate, foundation, and government grant opportunities at the local and national levels and manages the full grant lifecycle-from proposal writing to reporting.
Effectively collaborates with board, staff, internal departments, and volunteer resources to support outreach and engagement with prospective funders; prepares and presents detailed reports for Development, Operations, and Executive Board Committee meetings.
Supervises development interns and contributes to broader Marketing, Communications, and Development Initiatives as needed.
III. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; three or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
IV. LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Excellent writing, presentation, organization, research, reasoning, analytical and people skills are essential to success in this position.
V. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
VI. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
None needed at this time .
VII. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (Languages spoken/written, etc.)
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, positive and constructive mindset, as well as initiative toward collaboration.
VIII. OTHER PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior experience in a nonprofit setting, preferably in grant writing and administration, major gift and corporate solicitation, event management and donor relations.
Knowledge about and experience in navigating an ever-changing corporate philanthropy environment.
Must possess current computer skills and Microsoft Suite product knowledge.
Prefer experience with donor databases, specifically Neon CRM.
Extensive knowledge of Outlook mail
IX. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, sit, and use their hands to finger, handle, or feel. Occasionally, the employee will need to stand or walk, stoop, kneel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee will rarely need to climb or balance. Physical demands such as crouching and crawling are limited. The employee will rarely need to taste or smell anything. The employee will occasionally lift to 25 pounds and will frequently need to lift to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and to perform normal office computer work.
X. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to be exposed to an indoor office environment. There may be times that the employee would be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, or extreme conditions such as humidity, cold or heat as they attend events or activities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, such as those normally experienced in an office setting.
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- Location:
- Indianapolis
- Salary:
- $50,000 per year
- Category:
- Business