South Alabama Development Manager
About The Position
The South Alabama Development Manager is a salaried, full-time, home-based position serving the South Alabama region, with the employee residing in the greater Mobile area. The role advances the Make-A-Wish mission through fundraising, donor relations, regional event management, community engagement, and support for wish-granting efforts. The manager develops regional fundraising strategies, manages donor relationships and revenue streams, coordinates fundraising events, and represents the Chapter in the community. Regular travel within South Alabama and the Montgomery/Central Alabama region is required, along with occasional statewide travel. The position requires evening and weekend availability as needed, including two Saturdays per month from January through April and approximately two to three weekends from May through December. The salary range is in the mid to high $50,000s.
Requirements
- Must reside in the greater Mobile area.
- Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent work experience may be considered as a substitute.
- Three to five years of successful fundraising and nonprofit experience, with demonstrated progressive growth.
- 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 pounds.
- Regular travel within South Alabama and the Montgomery/Central Alabama region, with occasional statewide travel; travel is estimated at 20%–30%.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary, including two Saturdays per month from January through April and approximately two to three weekends from May through December.
- Demonstrated 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 preferred.
- Experience working with families, vendors, or service providers is a plus.
- Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a regional strategy for soliciting financial and in-kind contributions from individuals, foundations, corporations, organizations, and schools to meet assigned goals.
- Assist the Regional Advisory Council with identifying and soliciting major donors.
- Manage and grow existing 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 donor engagement.
- 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 adhere to Chapter policies, procedures, and processes.
- Network in local business and philanthropic communities to increase mission awareness, attract support, and identify initiatives that can be adapted 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 mission delivery by being on-site for wishes requiring 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
