Development and Communications Manager

The Verland Foundation Inc.; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA

Dependent Care FSA

403b retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

The Verland Foundation Inc. in Sewickley, PA seeks a Development and Communications Manager to lead the fundraising program in partnership with the CEO. You will identify prospects, cultivate donors, draft appeal letters, manage grant funders, and expand corporate partnerships.

This role also coordinates events, oversees donor data, and helps raise the organization's visibility while ensuring cost-effective campaigns and strong donor retention.

Qualifications

• Four to six years’ experience in fundraising with proven success.
• Two to four years’ experience managing projects and staff.
• Development skills including donor cultivation and solicitations.
• Understanding of grant proposals and fundraising campaigns.
• Proficient with sponsorship solicitation and event logistics.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective donors with the CEO and leadership team.
• Identify major gift prospects and coordinate meetings with executive leaders.
• Promote and increase volunteer opportunities and community involvement.
• Manage grant funders and conduct prospect research to engage new funders.
• Draft appeal letters and fundraising- and marketing-related publications.
• Oversee donor data management and timely acknowledgement letters (48 hours).
• Plan and cultivate fundraising events, including golf and other fundraisers.
• Coordinate marketing materials to keep them relevant and engaging.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor stewardship

Grant proposals

Sponsorship solicitation

Event planning

Donor data management

Marketing collateral

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration and/or marketing

Job description

Development and Communications Manager

The Verland Foundation Inc. Sewickley, Pennsylvania, United States

About this position

Description: Verland is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Development and Communications Manager to join our team. In this crucial role, the ideal candidate will be a humble and driven professional who gets along well with others. In partnership with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), develop and execute a cost-effective and broad-based fundraising program to secure general operating support from individuals, corporations, foundations, grants, and organizations. Verland promotes independence, security, and quality of life for the individuals whom we serve by providing compassionate care.

Contributions:

• Work with CEO, the Executive Leadership Team, the board of directors, and staff to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective donors.
• Identify major gift prospects and coordinate personal meetings with the CEO and COO and assist with ongoing follow-up and requests for support.
• Promote and increase Volunteer opportunities.
• Manage current grant funders and conduct prospect research and outreach to identify and engage with potential grant funders.
• Draft appeal letters and other fundraising- and marketing-related publications.
• Manage current donations and cultivate future donations, both monetary and in-kind, as well as increase visibility, increase donor retention, and increase funding/donors.
• Identify new corporate partners and work with the Executive Leadership team to expand corporate relationships.
• Oversee donor data management efforts, ensuring data entry is accurate and comprehensive and that acknowledgement letters are turned around within a 48-hour window.
• Planning and cultivation of events.
• Oversee golf events and additional fundraiser events while ensuring cost-saving practices.
• Manage all Verland marketing material to ensure it is relevant and engaging.
• Manage the Events Committee to ensure committee members have a clearly defined strategy and the tools necessary to execute that strategy.
• Attend and participate in community meetings and other off‑site activities as requested.
• Promote increased membership and community through intentional marketing strategies.
• Manage all facility rentals.

Exceptional Benefits:

Minimum of 30 hours worked, and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health (UPMC), Dental and Vision Insurances (1st of the month following 30 days from start date)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 403b – Traditional and Roth with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement (for core positions)
• Competitive PTO Plan
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Incentive in lieu of Medical coverage
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Requirements:

• Four (4) to six (6) years’ experience in a similar role with proven success in fundraising.
• Two (2) to four (4) years’ experience managing projects and staff.
• Development skills.
• Understanding of fundraising and advocacy campaigns and ability to shape content to support fundraising and advocacy efforts.
• Familiarity with grant proposals, donor appeals, and fundraising campaign content development.
• Proficient with sponsorship solicitation and fundraising event logistics.

Minimum Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration and/or marketing preferred.
• Track record of success in building fundraising programs and achieving annual fundraising goals.
• Experience in cost-effective management of fundraising events and programs is preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree (4 years) with 1+ years of experience in the IID field is preferred.
• Associate’s degree (2 years) with 6+ years of experience in the IID field is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience at an ICF/IID setting in lieu of educational requirements.
• Must be able to obtain all required clearances and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Verland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.