Development Manager, Sponsorship/Corporate

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The Fund Development Manager (Community/Donor Engagement Fundraising) creates and implements fundraising initiatives in support of Crayons to Classrooms, with a focus on corporate partners/sponsorships, donor stewardship/cultivation, third party events and other related activities. The position works closely with and reports to the Director of Development/Executive Director. Additionally, this position works in collaboration with the Fund Development Manager (Grants/Annual Giving Fundraising), Marketing Coordinator and Development Associate as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required with studies in marketing, fundraising and development, or nonprofit business administration desired plus at least three (3) years related job experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Three to five years’ experience commensurate with job responsibilities.
Employees must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider.
Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet research.
Familiarity with fundraising in community service settings.
Comfortable with one-on-one donor cultivation.
Skilled relationship builder.
Comfortable public speaking and giving presentations.
Strong commitment to organization’s mission and values.
Capacity to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to analyze and resolve problems at both a strategic and functional level.
Flexibility to work independently and as a part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Implement Crayons to Classrooms grants and annual fund development strategy as directed by the Development Director/Executive Director and delineated in the strategic plan approved by the board of directors.
Assist Director of Development/Executive Director with strategy, program budgeting, and long-range planning.
Partner with Director of Development/Executive Director to set annual fundraising goals specific to corporate fundraising efforts.
Research and identify potential corporate partners.
Support Volunteer Coordinator with recruitment and stewardship of corporate volunteer groups.
Assist Operations Manager in recruitment and cultivation of Supply Drive Host/ In-Kind Donors.
Build and maintain strong relationships with partners.
Cultivate and secure corporate partnerships/sponsorships.
Create and oversee the execution of a donor stewardship and cultivation plan for individual donors.
Build and maintain strong relationships with donors.
Conduct prospect research.
Support the Executive Director’s major gift work with top prospects.
Review and approve appropriate third-party fundraising events, in collaboration with the Marketing Coordinator.
Manage third party event logistics, presence and calendars.
Schedule presentation requests and represent the organization as appropriate.
Analyze event results and refine strategies for future events.
Guide and lead the Fundraising Committee of the Board of Directors, in collaboration with the Development Manager (Grants/Annual Gifts).
Plan and develop donor communications strategies in partnership with the Development Manager (Grant/Annual Giving).
Provide support for in-store events and other activities, as needed.