Development Manager

Youth Home, Inc; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Home, Inc. in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Development Manager to lead donor cultivation and fundraising efforts.

Under the Marketing and Development Director, you will identify prospects, craft solicitations, and coordinate with leadership to secure gifts and sponsorships that support trauma-informed care for youth and families. You will design tailored engagement plans, manage donor events, and collaborate with staff to ensure a positive donor experience and measurable fundraising

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, non-profit management, marketing or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of professional fundraising experience in a non-profit setting.
• Experience with CRM/database management and donor activity tracking required.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or lead campaign efforts, including materials, donor events, and campaign tracking.
• Develop cultivation and individualized solicitation plans aligning donor interests with organizational priorities.
• Coordinate with marketing and fundraising initiatives for a cohesive donor experience.
• Identifies, cultivates, and solicits donor prospects for contributions.
• Works closely with the CEO, Marketing and Development Director, and Board of Directors to manage prospect assignments, record contact interactions, and track progress towards fundraising goals.
• Develops a pipeline of prospects for future campaigns, ensuring a continuous flow of potential gifts and opportunities for strategic growth.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Strong communication

Donor relations

Prospect research

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Bachelor's degree in non-profit management

Bachelor's degree in marketing

Tools

CRM / database management

Event planning software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Youth Home, Inc./Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas - Little Rock, AR 72210

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelor's

Job Shift: M-F - Days

Job Category: Marketing

A unique treatment facility where Youth and families find Hope!

We are Changing lives, saving families.

Are you passionate about serving others?

Are you ready to make a difference in adolescent Lives?

General Summary

Under the direction of the Marketing and Development Director, the Development Manager is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individuals, organizations, private foundations, and businesses/corporations in fundraising activities at the Youth Home Agency. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to build relationships with donors, matching projects and needs with donor interests, researching donor capacity, and collaborating with staff, volunteers, and supporters of the Youth Home. This position will work closely with other staff members to design and implement strategies aimed at securing gifts and sponsorships. This position must be able to champion Youth Home's model of Trauma Informed Care (TIC), and speak openly and compassionately about youth mental and behavioral health with prospective donors. Includes Youth Home, Inc. and Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support and/or lead campaign efforts, including coordination of materials, donor events, and campaign tracking.
• Develop and implement customized cultivation and individualized solicitation plans that align donor interests with organizational priorities.
• Coordinate with other marketing and fundraising initiatives to ensure a cohesive donor experience.
• Identifies, cultivates, and solicits donor prospects for contributions to Youth Home.
• Works closely with the CEO, Marketing and Development Director, and Board of Directors (BOD) to manage prospect assignments, record contact interactions, and track progress towards fundraising goals.
• Develops a pipeline of prospects for future campaigns, ensuring a continuous flow of potential gifts and opportunities for strategic growth.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

QualificationsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal skills; ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, patients, licensed associates and the general public
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Basic understanding of calculation of figures for use in patient statistics and accounting and billing procedures
• Must have the ability to communicate with varying specialized audiences, including medical professionals, parents and caregivers
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business, non-profit management, marketing or related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree preference on a year-for-year basis.

Three to five years of professional fundraising experience in a non-profit setting is preferred. Experience in a medical setting and knowledge of state, federal, and Joint Commission regulations is also a plus. Experience with CRM/database management, donor activity tracking, and generating reports is required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Team members are required to sit, stand, talk, see, walk and reach with hands and arms. Must maintain a current tuberculosis skin test. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Compassion | Dedication | Professionalism | Teamwork | Trust

OUR MISSION

The Mission of Youth Home, Inc. is to equip and empower youth, adults, and families to become healthier and contributing members of the community by providing compassionate emotional and behavioral health care.

OUR HISTORY

Founded in 1966, Youth Home, Inc., located in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a private non-profit mental health provider. In the mid-1980's, Youth Home's program developed into a medical model directed by child and adolescent psychiatrists. Our continuum of care includes adolescent intensive residential and qualified residential treatment, specialty tracks, and school-based services, as well as outpatient services for individuals of all ages. Youth Home, Inc. is accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation's oldest and largest accrediting body for healthcare providers. Youth Home addresses a need in the State of Arkansas for quality healthcare for individuals and families.

OUR VALUES

Compassion Care and concern at the heart of all we do.

Trust - Relationships mean everything.

Dedication - Committed with our whole heart.

Professionalism - Everything with excellence and integrity.

Teamwork - One team, one heart, one mission.