Philanthropy Manager

Aspire Employment Opportunities • Hamden, CT

4h

About The Position

Aspire is currently seeking a Philanthropy Manager who will lead the launch of Aspire’s community-centered, relationship-based fundraising strategy to grow revenue, deepen partnerships, and increase visibility in support of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Reporting to and supported by the Associate Vice President of Growth & Advancement, this role will focus on building philanthropic relationships with participating families, area businesses, and civic groups; securing support from diverse sources; and coordinating local engagement efforts.
The Philanthropy Manager will be an entrepreneurial, results-driven professional with strong communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and a successful track record across fundraising strategies such as individual giving, events, and corporate partnerships. Supported by central philanthropy and marketing teams, the Philanthropy Manager will work closely with program, school, and finance teams to develop fundable opportunities and report on outcomes, helping advance Aspire’s impact in the region.
Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Requirements

• Entrepreneurial
• Results-driven professional
• Strong communication skills
• Collaborative spirit
• Successful track record across fundraising strategies such as individual giving, events, and corporate partnerships

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch of Aspire’s community-centered, relationship-based fundraising strategy
• Grow revenue
• Deepen partnerships
• Increase visibility in support of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
• Build philanthropic relationships with participating families, area businesses, and civic groups
• Secure support from diverse sources
• Coordinate local engagement efforts
• Work closely with program, school, and finance teams to develop fundable opportunities and report on outcomes
• Advance Aspire’s impact in the region

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed