Development Manager (Fundraising)

  The Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) is a nonprofit organization with a

55-year history of implementing its mission of engaging and empowering

individuals, families, and groups to realize their aspirations and work

together to create a just, vibrant, and sustainable community. ICC strives to

address the needs of our diverse, multi-lingual, multi-cultural community.

Today, ICC serves more than 1,000 children and families daily with various

programs and services. ICC also strengthens communities through advocacy,

neighborhood organizing, direct services, and community development

initiatives.

The Ironbound Community Corporation

(ICC) is seeking a collaborative, creative, and experienced Development Manager with high energy, and a passion to serve the

community.  The right applicant will

join our ICC’s highly energetic, driven, talented, impact-driven team of staff. The Development Manager will play a

crucial role in the day to day operation of the development department. Be

the force to grant writing and prospecting new relationships with CEO.

This is an

exciting opportunity for a fundraising professional who has a passion for

community service and the upliftment of communities, through strategic

programming that addresses the core issues that create barriers to success.

The Development Manager will work directly with

the CEO in all fundraising and development coordination efforts; and

collaborate closely with a diverse array of community members, staff and

organizational partners, thus best serving the agency’s fundraising needs.

The ideal

person for this role will have hands-on experience in the management and

execution of an organization’s fundraising plan, including but not limited

to: proposal

writing; prospecting and prospect research; the management of appeal

campaigns; donor database records; reporting; marketing and

communications (including the use of social media); and

working closely with programmatic staff as proposal narratives are

created.

The primary

responsibility of the Development Manager is to be a leader in department

operations by working in the above-cited areas, and implementing the strategies set forth by

the Department. The ideal candidate should possess a demonstrated history of

successful grant-writing, fundraising abilities, and research skills. The

ideal candidate must be able to multitask, and thrive in an environment that

is deadline-driven.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES &

QUALIFICATIONS

The Development Manager will manage all

aspects of development operations such as: Grant Writing, Prospecting,

Research, and working in partnership with organizational stakeholders in the

achievement of Strategic Plan goals. There may be aspects of Marketing

and Communications that the Associate may support. The

following areas of operations are the focus of this position:

Fundraising:

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Lead

grant proposal writing and letters of inquiry, working closely with the CEO,

Director of Programs, and Program Staff;

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Conduct

targeted background research and analysis on perspective donors, grantmakers,

and sponsors to assess capacity and likelihood of support;

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Produce

relevant and persuasive fundraising literature to donors, fundraisers, and a

broader audience;

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Oversee

and manage application pipelines, reporting requirements, and on-time

submissions for grant opportunities in collaboration with the and any other

team members

as necessary;

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Ensure that ICC meets grant guidelines and funder expectations;

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Serve as steward of all grants

and awards by tracking awards, denials, payments, reports, and other

deadlines;

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Conduct research and prospecting

on current funders, and identifying new potential funders for grant

opportunities;

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Identifying

and managing the right CRM to use for fundraising purposes;

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Implement ICC’s

institutional funding plan as directed by the CEO.

Administrative:

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Maintenance

of donor database.

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Maintenance

of grants calendar and schedule.

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Drafting

of all donor acknowledgments and thank you letters.

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Other

tasks as needed.

Events:

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Lead

coordination and planning of annual cocktail/gala event.

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Assist

with the coordination and planning of various smaller cultivation events

throughout the year.

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Manage

logistics of the events according to the event plan.

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Assist

with the creation of new fundraising events.

Marketing & Communications:

●       Develop and implement portions of Marketing and

Communications Plan;

●       Lead content creator on ICC's various Social Media

outlets.

●      

Collaborate

closely with the Digital Navigator to use social media as a tool to

disseminate information, as well as to connect with and expand ICC’s

audience;

●       Implement email blast campaigns;

●       Website maintenance.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS OR QUALIFICATIONS, SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

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Bachelor’s

degree or relevant experience, with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in

fundraising and development within

nonprofit organizations, or similar transferable experience..

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Passion

for community service, and serving marginalized communities.

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Strong

leadership, organizational, and communication skills (written and oral).

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Results-oriented,

self-starter, and problem-solver.

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Experience

in managing relationships with external stakeholders and collaborating with

diverse audiences.

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Proficiency

in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and database management.

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Basic

Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills are a plus.

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Ability to work

independently, manage time efficiently and prioritize projects effectively.

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Ability

to work collaboratively with others as part of a team, both as a leader and

team member.

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Ability

to handle multiple tasks, and pivot as needed.

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Have an understanding of

institutional, and government (local, state, and federal) funding.

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Sensitivity

to cultural and diverse issues, and the ability to work with people from

diverse backgrounds.

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Excellent

verbal and written communications to effectively engage a variety of diverse

audiences;

●  

Experience

in the management and maintenance of organizational systems using a variety

of software tools (ie. Salesforce, Google Suite);

●  

The

ability to manage a variety of fundraising campaigns;.

●  

The

ability to coordinate collaborative, multi-stakeholder efforts to qualify

for, apply for, and write reports for grant-funded projects within deadlines;

●   Understanding of how to use social media as a

marketing and fundraising tool.

●   Must be willing to be on site in our administrative

offices. Hybrid or virtual work arrangement not available for this role.

Core

Values

ICC is

animated by its core values, including mutual respect, empathy, fairness and

transparency, commitment to excellence, and accountability.

Mutual Respect: We accept the importance of each person’s

rights, customs, and wishes. We are courteous and supportive in our interactions

with clients and colleagues.

Empathy: We strive to understand what others are

experiencing and feeling by trying to see things from their perspectives. We

are willing to give our time and energy to the community and are constantly

searching for ways to improve the lives of those we serve.

Fairness and Transparency: We are committed to authentic, two-way

communication, willing to listen without judgment and, with respect, express

our point of view. We cherish diversity and inclusiveness, embracing the community

with its input and feedback.

Commitment to Excellence: We provide the highest quality service

possible, earning trust and exceeding expectations. We continuously learn from

experience. We approach challenges with creativity and flexibility.

Accountability: We are responsible for the quality and

outcomes of the programs we provide, for explaining why deviations from

reasonable expectations may have occurred, and for responding responsibly at

all times, especially when errors in behavior or judgment have happened.

ICC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to further building and

maintaining a staff that reflects our community's full range and diversity. Not

only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our community members, but we

also strive for the same in our employees. ICC is committed to equal employment

opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national

origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age,

citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other

class protected by applicable law. We are looking for a diverse applicant pool.

We strongly encourage women of color, persons with disabilities, immigrants,

members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people from low-income and working-class

backgrounds to apply.

ICC offers a competitive compensation package including health benefits, a generous time off

policy, and 403(b) plan. The offered salary for this position is $65k to $85k.