Development and Communications Manager

Verland Foundation Inc; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

403b match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Career development

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Verland is seeking a Development and Communications Manager to lead a broad fundraising program in partnership with the CEO. The role focuses on securing operating support from individuals, corporations, foundations, grants, and organizations, while promoting independence and quality of life for those served.

You will identify and cultivate donors, manage grants, craft appeals, coordinate events, oversee marketing and data management, and build corporate partnerships with the leadership team.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of proven fundraising experience.
• 2–4 years of project and staff management.
• Strong development skills and donor focus.
• Understanding of fundraising/advocacy campaigns.
• Experience with grant proposals and donor appeals.
• Proficient in sponsorship solicitation and events.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors with senior leaders.
• Identify major gift prospects and coordinate meetings.
• Promote volunteer opportunities and expand corporate partnerships.
• Manage grant funders and perform prospect research.
• Draft appeal letters and fundraising publications.
• Oversee donor data management and timely acknowledgments.
• Plan and manage fundraising events and golf events.
• Oversee marketing materials and events committee strategy.
• Engage in community meetings to boost memberships.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant writing

Donor relations

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or marketing

IID field experience preferred

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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.