Development Manager

JRS/USA Development Manager Job Description

Do you watch the news? It’s wonder, “How can I help? Where can I
contribute?” This is a great opportunity for someone with
fundraising experience to help those in need and work with a
collaborative and passionate team supporting essential programs for
refugees worldwide.

The Development Manager will support the implementation of
JRS/USA’s global fundraising strategy around unrestricted donations
and grant funding. The Development Manager will focus on
foundations and work closely with the Vice President of Development
to share a portfolio of family foundations and larger private grant
funders.   

They will spend half their time on foundations/grant writing and
half their time on donor communications and campaign support. The
manager plays a key role on a small but mighty Development team
that is tasked with fundraising for a global mission. We are
seeking a team player with strong organization and communication
skills in this multi-faceted role.

Manage Fundraising Projects and campaign
support—50%

• Managed three team members, campaign administration, and
  external donor communications. 
• Work closely with the Vice President to track and execute move
  management for grant foundations, which have the potential to
  support the mission with 5–7-figure gifts.
• Serve as a relationship holder for a small number of large
  grant funders.
• Prepare materials (applications) that highlight the mission
  impact for a portfolio of grant applications.
• Maintain donor information to a high standard within the
  organization’s database.
• Identify opportunities for increases from existing funders and
  new grantors.
• Liaise with Development Major Gift Team members to track
  stewardship and cultivation of new funder leads. 
• Provide support in the coordination of fundraising events and
  additional creative donor-centered programming.

Grant writing—50%

• Serve as primary relationship holder for a portfolio of private
  foundations.
• Write and submit grant proposals to foundations that
  demonstrate a compelling need for financial support in the 5–7
  figure range.
• Coordinates with the Development, Program, and Finance
  Departments in the preparation of proposals and reports for
  foundations.
• Manages specialized databases and systems for recording and
  tracking foundation proposal agreements, deadlines, and related
  statistical information.
• Manage foundation funding and research potential foundation
  opportunities.  
• Maintain grants calendar to ensure timely submission of letters
  of inquiry, proposal deadlines, gift acknowledgments, reports, and
  other stewardship activities.
• Maintain up-to-date records of grant applications in the
  organization’s CRM (Salesforce).
• Collaborate effectively with the program department from the
  proposal stage through to program implementation, reporting, and
  renewals. Including identifying areas of need and opportunities for
  program expansion, as well as gathering data and metrics necessary
  for written materials development.

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, funder
  relationship management, and grant writing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field (communications,
  international relations, business, social sciences).
• Highly articulate with exceptional interpersonal, writing, and
  editing skills. Ability to motivate support for JRS Global
  programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the fundraising process: cultivation,
  stewardship, the ask, and reporting.
• Understanding of complex international relations regarding
  refugees and the ability to showcase the impact of JRS programs on
  the issues and the people we serve.
• Knowledge of Catholic organizations is a plus but not
  necessary.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven successful project management skills.
• Experience in managing 1-2 team members.
• Ability to collaborate successfully with individuals and teams
  at all levels.
• Display a positive attitude and demonstrate presence,
  self-confidence, and good listening skills. 
• Creativity, team player, and sense of humor are a plus.
• Professional proficiency in Office365, video conferencing
  software, and CRM databases; experience with Salesforce and
  WealthEngine is a plus.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women
and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they
meet every qualification. JRS is dedicated to building a diverse,
inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this
role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every
qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply
anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other
roles.

To apply, please submit one document containing the following
items. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

• A cover letter illustrating your qualifications, why you are
  interested in this position, and what you are looking to gain from
  this position. 
• A current resume detailing relevant experience.

Salary: $71,000-$82,000, based on experience

JRS/USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, JRS/USA does
not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation
or any other characteristic protected by the law. We welcome
applicants from a diverse spectrum of qualified
candidates.