The Development Manager will assist the Executive Director by supporting institutional and individual fundraising, overseeing data and knowledge management systems, researching and writing compelling proposals, managing events, and crafting external communication materials. As we enter an exciting new phase of growth for the organization, this position will interact with high net worth donors and collaborate across all of VRL's departments. They will be responsible for managing the accurate and timely processing of incoming gifts and stewardship systems. This role will report directly to the Executive Director.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the ED to execute on Voting Rights Lab's individual giving strategy, building and maintaining a strong and engaged portfolio of major donors;
- Leverage best practices in prospect research to identify new prospects;
- Update existing prospect information, and research and produce prospect memos that inform key leadership team members involved in fundraising of new opportunities;
- Identify and implement strategies for keeping our current supporters engaged and apprised of the impact of VRL's work across the country, collaborating across the team for data, evaluation, and programmatic report outs;
- Maintain meticulous donor records, and in coordination with the broader Operations team, ensure we carefully track, acknowledge, and report gifts in a timely fashion;
- Support other development functions of a fast-growing team as needs emerge.
Experience:
- 3-5 years of professional work experience in a frontline fundraising role for a nonprofit or social impact organization, directly interfacing with and engaging individual and family donors;
- A track record of building strong networks and relationships that lead to direct philanthropic support and ability/comfort to make mid-range gift asks;
- An ability to prep and coach executive leadership in best practices around donor cultivation and stewardship in coordination with the Executive Director;
- Demonstrated experience in donor prospect research and developing well-researched internal memos;
- Demonstrated experience in database management (Hubspot preferred) or content management systems;
- Excellent attention to detail, especially as it relates to handling sensitive information and tracking down data;
- An ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment;
- A customer service mindset that centers our donors as a critical part of our work;
Compensation and Benefits:
The annual salary for this position is $64k - $82k dependent on experience.
At this time, NVF provides the following benefits for eligible employees:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Access to NVF-funded health reimbursement account (HRA) to help offset co-pay, deductible, and vision/dental expenses
- 401(k) retirement plan, with up to 3% match
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Base-term life and accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance, with an employee buy-up option
- Flexible spending account for medical and dependent care
- Cell phone benefits
- Fitness benefits
- Work from home benefit
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Voting Rights Lab is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF's work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.
COVID-19 Policy:
New Venture Fund (NVF) has extended its work-from-home and essential travel requirements through March 31, 2021. All employees must continue to work from home, and work travel remains restricted to essential, pre-approved travel only. In considering this extension, our main priority remained and will continue to be the safety of all employees. We want to ensure that you are able to impact the world in a meaningful way while staying healthy and well. NVF has also provided COVID-19 leave which staff can request to manage any COVID-19-related needs such as if they or a household member is sick, if they are unable to find childcare, and other needs.
This is a completely remote position. Candidates across the country are encouraged to apply.
Apply here: https://votingrightslab.applytojob.com/apply/Y4DyinPhh8/Development-Manager
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