(NEW) Development Manager

A Kid Again•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Development Manager is a key member of our fundraising team, working to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of the A Kid Again chapter. This full-time position reports to the Chapter Associate Executive Director and is responsible for securing philanthropic support through special events, corporate partnerships, and individual donor engagement. The Development Manager will lead efforts to achieve an annual fundraising goal of $ 250,000–$ 500,000, contributing directly to the mission of creating joyful, cost-free Adventures for families raising children with life-threatening conditions. ABOUT A KID AGAIN: A Kid Again fosters hope, happiness, and healing for kids with life-threatening conditions and their families. We do this through our Adventures – cost-free, care-free visits to amusement parks, sporting events, museums, holiday parties, and much more. We are condition agnostic – any child, birth to age 20, with a life-threatening condition can enroll for free with A Kid Again. And we serve their whole family including their parents and siblings, so that they can all take time out from illness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (nonprofit preferred).
3-5 years of non-profit fundraising experience with success in: Prospecting, cultivating and stewarding relationships Launching and running fundraising events Working with high-level leaders and companies in the community Developing and engaging committees
Requires good communication, relationship building and organizational skills.
Strong computer skills, particularly with experience working in Raiser’s Edge/Blackbaud (or other donor database) and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Adobe and/or Canva experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage the chapter’s fundraising events by developing committees, securing sponsorships and donations, acquiring auction items (when appropriate, and through committee members), and coordinating event logistics.
Collaborate with Associate Executive Director and Program Staff to drive strategies for acquisition and retention of sponsorship partnerships.
Responsible for securing $ 250,000 - $ 500,000 in chapter revenue.
Manage an active donor portfolio, submitting regular requests for support, stewarding relationships, and tracking activity in the donor database, Raiser’s Edge.
Portfolio size should range from 100-150 that are mid-level and lower-level donors, as well as cultivation of new donors up to $ 25,000
Build relationships with individuals and companies to align their giving priorities with program and fundraising objectives of the chapter.
Lead peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns and third-party fundraising initiatives.
Work closely with Program Staff to integrate mission moments and family participation into fundraising events.
Support chapter programs as an opportunity to invite and engage donors to see the mission in action. This will require evening and weekend availability.
Recruit, support, and manage volunteers for events supporting both fundraising and programs.
Collaborate with Program Staff to support and manage fundraising efforts led by high school and college clubs, including events and peer-to-peer campaigns.