South Alabama Development Manager
About The Position
The South Alabama Development Manager is a salaried, full-time, home-based position responsible for fundraising, event management, community engagement, and supporting wish granting in the South Alabama region. The position is based in the greater Mobile area, with the employee residing in the Mobile or Baldwin County area. The role requires a self-starter who can work independently in a remote environment and is passionate about advancing the Make-A-Wish mission. The manager develops regional fundraising strategies, cultivates donor relationships, plans fundraising events, and builds community awareness and support. The position covers the listed South Alabama counties and involves regular regional travel, some statewide travel, and evening and weekend availability as needed. The salary range is described as the mid to high $50,000s.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; equivalent work experience may be considered as a substitute.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of successful fundraising and nonprofit experience, with demonstrated progressive growth.
- Must reside in the greater Mobile area; the position is home-based.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently in a goal-oriented environment.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive, energetic approach to achieving results.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Regular travel within the South Alabama region and Montgomery/Central Alabama region, with occasional statewide travel (20%–30%).
- Valid driver's license required.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary, including two Saturdays per month from January through April and approximately 2–3 weekends from May through December.
- Self-motivation and initiative, strong communication skills, adaptability, an outgoing and professional demeanor, attention to detail, and emotional maturity and intelligence.
Nice To Haves
- Event planning and management experience.
- Experience working with families, vendors, or service providers.
- Experience with Salesforce.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a regional strategy for financial and in-kind solicitation of individuals, foundations, corporations, organizations, and schools to achieve assigned goals.
- Assist the Regional Advisory Council in identifying and soliciting major donors.
- Manage and grow current revenue streams and revenue-generating relationships, and identify additional revenue streams.
- Manage a portfolio of individual and corporate donors and use a moves management approach to engage them.
- Maintain accurate and thorough donor records for the assigned region.
- Plan, organize, and execute regional fundraising events and initiatives.
- Coordinate event logistics, including vendor management, budgeting, and day-of-event operations.
- Ensure events and activities comply with chapter policies, procedures, and processes.
- Network within the local business and philanthropic community to increase mission awareness, attract support, and identify initiatives adaptable for the Chapter.
- Represent the Chapter at special events, public speaking engagements, and community functions as requested by the Leadership Team.
- Participate in local and statewide events as needed.
- Support wish-granting efforts by being on-site for wishes that need staff member support.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Leadership Team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
