Development Manager

Breakthrough T1D•Chicago, IL

7d•$68,000 - $74,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Manager at Breakthrough T1D helps execute integrated fundraising efforts that support the organization’s strategy and mission. The role builds relationships with donors and fundraising volunteers across an assigned event portfolio, expanding the donor and volunteer pipeline and increasing revenue and engagement. The manager collaborates with chapter and national partners to implement event fundraising strategies, strengthen supporter stewardship, recruit and engage volunteer leaders, and represent the organization’s mission in the community. The position is part of the Illinois Territory, which has 17 staff, one Chapter Board, and 10 events generating more than $27 million in total net revenue. The work schedule is hybrid: two days per week in the office and three days working remotely and in the field. Local travel is required, with evening and weekend work as needed. The salary range is $68,000–$74,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or college and at least five years of combined experience in donor development, volunteer engagement, operations, and project management.
Five years of experience recruiting, developing, retaining, and stewarding volunteer teams.
Experience successfully executing large-scale community-based events.
Three to five years of fundraising experience, with a record of achievement in a complex, mission-driven organization and revenue responsibility exceeding $500,000; experience working directly on large-scale events such as walks or galas.
Strong skills identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and providing ongoing stewardship to donors and supporters.
Experience partnering with active volunteers, including working successfully with a large network of passionate volunteers.
Energy, integrity, courage, empathy, and creativity; ability to contribute as a team player while achieving individual objectives and supporting chapter-wide objectives.
Ability to maintain an extensive network of strategic local relationships with donors, volunteers, and community partners.
Ability to serve as an enthusiastic spokesperson for Breakthrough T1D’s mission and communicate clearly to inspire others to engage and support the organization.
Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM databases.
Ability to travel locally; evening and weekend work as needed.

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit experience.
Existing knowledge of and relationships within the territory.

Responsibilities

Implement revenue and engagement plans to grow the chapter and assigned event portfolio, including individual and corporate supporter growth.
Achieve personal event revenue goals and support overall event and chapter revenue and engagement goals.
Work with national and chapter partners to implement annual event portfolio growth strategies through corporate and individual donor engagement and stewardship.
Identify and develop new business with existing donors and new prospects.
Implement timely, consistent stewardship strategies for event supporters in alignment with program standards.
Deploy tactics that build the foundation and fundraising pipeline for long-term organizational success.
Implement strategies to retain, acquire, and activate event supporters to meet fundraising and participation goals.
Secure and retain table hosts, guests, and event sponsors.
Acquire, cultivate, and solicit mid-level and major Fund A Cure donors.
Design, plan, and implement cultivation events for key event donors and volunteers.
Develop and implement audience strategies that inspire giving during events, including maximizing table spend and activation.
Recruit, cultivate, and manage volunteer leaders, including event leaders and committees.
Engage volunteers meaningfully and maintain productive working relationships with key volunteer partners.
Partner with volunteer leaders to solicit funding and other support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources.
Support and maintain Breakthrough T1D’s vision, mission, and priorities, and understand and articulate its strategic direction and purpose.
Promote mission engagement opportunities in research, advocacy, community engagement, and clinical trials.
Represent Breakthrough T1D’s interests, professionalism, and integrity in all activities and relationships.
Maintain departmental and organization-wide policies and procedures.
Develop expertise in fundraising management platforms as appropriate.
Participate in monthly strategy meetings with fundraising events program partners to monitor KPI progress, identify risks and opportunities, and take appropriate action.
Partner annually with national program partners to establish budget and pipeline strategies for the event portfolio and role.