Role OverviewThe Development Manager is responsible for developing and managing philanthropic processes and activities related to the donor cultivation and solicitation of gifts on the Western Slope in Colorado. This position is responsible for managing a determined portfolio of 100+ donors, research and discover prospective donors, conduct face-to-face visits, develop donor centric giving proposals, presentations, and prescribed activities related to the cultivating, tracking and soliciting of annual donors toward individual donations of $1,000+ or more.
What You Will Do
Manage a portfolio of gift prospects, design and implement appropriate cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities, prepare a comprehensive annual fundraising plan, arrange for gift prospects to meet with VOA Colorado leadership, and track and report moves-management activity using VOA Colorado's CRM system.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have strong writing, editing, verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to respond with urgency to the needs and requests of others, and a deep and abiding commitment to a high level of donor constituent satisfaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
- 3+ years of experience in a fundraising position
- Strong writing, editing, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Satisfactory motor vehicle record, proof of insurance and valid Colorado driver's license
Benefits
- Vacation time
- Separate sick time
- Paid holidays
- Floating holidays
- Personal days
- Volunteer/wellness day
- Tuition assistance
- Pension plan
- 403b retirement plan with agency match
- Health, dental, vision, pet insurances
- Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Employee assistance/work life balance program
- Employee discount program
- LifeLock with Norton
- Public service loan forgiveness
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