Development Manager

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:

Located in Coyote Point Park in San Mateo County, CuriOdyssey was reinvented and transformed several years ago into a vital, kid-centric interactive science playground and accredited California native animal zoo that provides up-close and personal experiences with the natural world. CuriOdyssey nurtures kids' curiosity, fosters innovation and promotes the creative problem-solving skills their futures will demand. For more information about CuriOdyssey, please visit http://www.curiodyssey.org/.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Development Manager supports the Development Department to implement all fundraising activities. The Development Manager works closely with all members of the Development team and acts as a development ambassador to other departments.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

This is a non-exempt, on-site position with remote work options and reports to the Chief Development Officer. This position will be trained by the current Development Manager in all aspects of the role. The position will not manage other employees.

The position is full-time at 40 hours per week with full benefits. Evenings and weekends as needed are also required for special events.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cultivate existing individual donors and encourage renewal, retention and increased donor support. 
• Responsible for ongoing donor acknowledgement, appreciation, and recognition consistent with gift level 
• Provide front-line support to the Development team to implement the annual fund, including but not limited to providing administrative support, gift processing, coordinating solicitation mailings, supporting donor cultivation events, developing support materials and collateral, preparing donor recognition, reporting, editing and proof-reading, managing e-communications, etc.
• Manage all aspects of gift processing, including gift entry, acknowledgements, payment and pledge gift entry, tracking and reporting, recognition for gifts from all sources, etc. 
• Manage department metrics, goals, and produce reports on a regular basis. Provide support for financial reconciliation as needed.
• Support the Development team in managing, cultivating and stewarding individual donor relationships, including responding to inquiries, delivering donor benefits and access, writing and formatting e-communications, event registration and tracking, supporting stewardship activities, etc.
• Design and implement e-communications and appeals using MailChimp and social media
• Create graphics in Canva for use in social posts, appeal mailings, signage, and email campaigns
• Provide event coordination and support for annual fundraising event (benefit) in conjunction with Development staff, and support numerous donor cultivation events and meetings, donor hospitality, etc.
• Support the work of the Grant Writer with administrative support necessary for the submission of grant proposals, including the formatting of letters, charts and mailings, and individual and institutional donor research. 
• Support the needs of the Campus Campaign by overseeing gift and pledge documentation, tracking and acknowledgment, supporting cultivation and stewardship activities including special mailings, events, visits and programs. 
• Provide general office assistance (e.g. filing, maintaining inventory, list pulls, data entry, etc.). 
• Use nonprofit development software, currently Blackbaud’s Altru, for gift entry, tracking and reporting, revenue metrics, event registration, fundraising and prospect tracking and management. 
• Work effectively with diverse constituencies within and outside the organization, such as board members, staff and volunteers. Represent the Development Department at inter-department meetings as assigned.

DESIRED QUALITIES:

• In this position, a high level of sensitivity to donor confidentiality and excellent judgment regarding donors’ needs and feelings is essential. 
• Highly preferred: Experience with using Blackbaud - Altru software
• Demonstrated proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office suite of products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint (including advanced use of Word mail merge functions and Excel formulas and functions) 
• Proficiency with e-commerce sites such as Fundraise Up and e-marketing platforms such as MailChimp  
• Demonstrated proficiency with a project management system; familiarity with Slack helpful 
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills 
• Excellent communication skills, including writing, editing, proofreading and communication skills 
• Work effectively with sensitivity and confidentiality with diverse constituencies within and outside the organization, such as board members, donors, staff and volunteers 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments 
• Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high degree of professionalism 
• Ability to accomplish projects with little supervision and shifting priorities 
• Strong customer service ethic and high expectations for quality 
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; significant work experience can substitute for the degree  
• At least 3 years’ experience with office administrative management or transferable experience 
• Candidates familiar with CuriOdyssey and its programs are encouraged

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

Requirements: Clear background check

Environment: Work is conducted at CuriOdyssey and immediate local space at Coyote Point and will take place indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Mobility: Physical ability and endurance to occasionally carry and lift heavy materials, up to 50 pounds. Frequently move from a sitting to standing position. 

• Please email your resume and two references, with a cover letter detailing what makes you a great candidate for this job to: maureen (at) curiodyssey.org
• Resume, references, and cover letter are required to be considered for this job. Please, no phone calls. Please email any questions. 
• CuriOdyssey seeks to build a diverse work team and encourages applications from candidates who will add to that diversity. CuriOdyssey is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.