Development Manager Non-Profit (Hybrid) - BEACON HILL

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (HYBRID) - $59,000 - $64,000 COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

Beacon Hill (BH) is a non-profit organization, beaconhillprep.org,  that provides Math & Reading supplemental tutoring & Enrichments to high risk students in South Dallas and surrounding communities through in-school, after-school, and summer programming.  We ensure students Catch Up, Keep Up and Stay Ahead by assessing each child and supporting teachers and parents through-out the school year. Our desired outcome is that we are able to level the playing field for all participating students, by helping each student achieve grade-level proficiency in math and reading and reach their full potential.

Position Summary: The Development Manager’s role is to secure all Fundraising & Corporate Partnership initiatives.  This person will be responsible for updating and maintaining BH’s donor database, coordinating all fundraising campaigns, assembling all grant requests and required documents, researching donor and organization prospects and other tasks essential to the smooth running of the organization’s fundraising efforts.  In addition, this person will be a member of BH’s Leadership Team and interact frequently with board members, fundraising volunteers, program staff, donors and other constituents. 

Donor Tracking & Reporting

• Manage the Donor Database including:

       o Gift entry and processing

       o Keep donor records updated related to donor cultivation and relationships, solicitation and        stewardship

       o Maintaining and updating prospect pipeline and running any database reports

       o Ensure that the donor database information is current and accurate

• Monitor all donor information; provide and present statistical analysis to board and senior leaders

Grant Requests and Administration

• Identify and pursue new sources of corporate, individual, and foundation funding
• Assist Grant Writer in researching and writing grants
• Provide timely reporting and ensure compliance as required by grant award documentation
• Write and submit all grants under designated amount as approved by President/CEO
• Continue to build out a comprehensive development strategy to include corporate and foundation grants

Gift and Special Events Strategy

• Coordinate and conduct meetings (in-person and telephone) with donors, prospects, volunteers and key constituencies
• Coordinate special corporate fundraising events and work with Volunteer Coordinator on volunteer activities tied to internal organization activities
• Create and implement strategies for donor development and cultivation which will provide a diverse and sustainable funding base
• Keep up-to-date on current fundraising programs, practices and procedures used in the non-profit sector and inform the affiliate leadership
•  Identify and pursue new sources of corporate and foundation funding
•  Build and maintain relationships with major donors of all types, develop strategies for solicitation, and solicit or coordinate the solicitation by other affiliate staff, board or volunteers, as appropriate
• Develop and implement all aspects of direct donor mailings, appeal letters, and other donor mailings as needed
• Acknowledgement of all gifts and donations

Leadership

• Attend weekly leadership meetings
• Assist in the design and implementation of corporate policy across all departments
• Support the responsibilities of the Volunteer Coordinator, including attending relevant meetings with stakeholders
• Direct the Marketing & Content Creator in the creation and update of collateral materials to support gift cultivation
• Monitor and report regularly on the progress of the development program with other leadership team members
• Support and partner with senior staff and board members on all major fundraising initiatives

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is responsible for the Development and Marketing team, including but not limited to,: a Marketing/Content Creator, Development Coordinator, and Associate, and other positions needed at the approval of the President/CEO and Board of Directors

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Must be able to work independently and/or with direct supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent prolonged sitting, regular and predictable attendance and ability to lift up to 20 pounds. Must be able to drive during daytime and nighttime hours.

DEGREE, CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES: Must have a Bachelor's degree, preferably in the Arts. Must have a valid driver's license and proof of current auto liability insurance. 

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Benefits include: Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants regardless of color, race, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, actual or presumed belonging to an ethnic group, or any legally protected status will be considered. 

Interested Candidates: Please submit your cover letter (as a Word or PDF document) and resume describing your interest in this position and the unique skills and passion that you would bring. 

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