Development Manager, Stewardship and Operations

About the role - Development Manager, Stewardship and Operations 

The Development Manager will support our fundraising activities, including managing our fundraising schedule, drafting new and renewing donor solicitations, maintaining accurate records, and researching fundraising opportunities. In this role, you will leverage a variety of skills, from developing creative engagement solutions to attracting prospective supporters to creating a communications system to ensure ongoing touchpoints with our existing base of supporters. Your attention to detail also gives way to high emotional EQ as you pick up on the small things, knowing that it goes a long way to be personable and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Reporting to the President and CEO, the position works with all members of the development team to make sure DCJF has the funds to continue to advance its strategic goals and vision.

Your responsibilities will include

• Develop and manage the fundraising schedule, including work-plan, deadlines, and follow-up of development activities, including the anniversary campaigns, annual gala, and circle of friends. 
• Proactively research, identify, and pursue new opportunities for funding from foundations, corporations, and individuals. 
• Oversee stewardship for all annual donors, including acknowledgment and renewal correspondence and benefits administration. 
• Serve as the primary point person for all $1,000+ funders, including stewarding current donors through planned giving, forecasting, tracking, and evaluating development activities. 
• Support ad hoc research and content development for fundraising proposals and other collateral. 
• Manage, refine, and upkeep systems to support the overall fundraising goals of the department. 

We’re looking for someone who is

• A Relationship Builder: You thrive on meeting new people and like to foster relationships. You like learning what motivates people, what inspires their giving, and what makes them feel appreciated.
• An Effective Writer: You write well and take pride in your ability to do so, especially when given the opportunity to communicate an idea, topic, or vision that you are passionate about.
• Meticulous: You’re highly organized, with an eye for details, and excellent proofreading skills.
• Resourceful and Adaptable: You’re at ease with ambiguity and rapid change. You possess a positive attitude and identify creative solutions to obstacles. You can juggle many important responsibilities at once and you’re rigorous about prioritizing.
• A Humble Teammate: Nothing is beneath or above you. You are quick to always lend a hand or two! You are able to earn influence without authority and naturally seek to support small projects or large strategic goals.
• Organized: You’re a strong project manager, capable of driving multiple work streams toward deadlines and juggling changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated: You proactively take the initiative, identifying problems and opportunities across your portfolio, developing recommendations, and taking action on those recommendations.
• Visual Creativity: You might not be a designer by training, but you have an eye for design and can create effective visual media.

What you'll need 

• 5+ years of overall professional experience (we are background agnostic and are excited by candidates with unique and different work histories; with that said, you need to be able to confidently attract and secure dollars).
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and complete assignments with minimal supervision in a fast-paced workplace.
• Impeccable organization; you are highly detail-oriented and someone who gets a real sense of satisfaction from producing polished work and managing smooth and orderly processes.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion. You're always asking: "whose voice is not at the table?" You have experience working with diverse teams and successfully navigating cross-cultural communication in both local and global contexts, and you deeply value creating a workplace that is supportive of difference.