Development Manager: Grow Donor Impact for Kids

Bounce Children's Foundation; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bounce Children’s Foundation in Wheeling, IL is seeking an Annual Giving/Development Manager to lead fundraising efforts, expand donor networks, and strengthen our development function.

Reporting to the CEO, the role focuses on individual giving, corporate/foundation relations, donor communications, and special events to grow annual revenue. This is a full-time salaried position with a BA and 1–3 years of fundraising experience.

Qualifications

• BA degree (or equivalent) and 1-3 years fundraising/development experience.
• Passion for Bounce mission/vision; empathy toward those impacted by chronic pediatric illness.
• Outstanding oral communication, persuasive writing, and active listening skills that motivate.
• Proven ability to articulate clear and compelling messages, including use of storytelling.
• Polished, poised professional who thinks creatively & critically; exhibits energy & enthusiasm.
• Strong multi-tasking & organizational skills, with attention to detail, accuracy, deadlines.
• Proactive, goal focused, results oriented, data driven, self-starter with a powerful work ethic.
• Flexible, nimble, able to thrive in fast-paced environment & maximize limited resources.
• Team oriented with exceptional, collaborative interpersonal skills; able to work independently.
• Problem solver who plans, tracks, and follows-thru in managing both projects and time.
• Donor-centric decision-maker with integrity, judgment, discretion to handle confidential info.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Social Media, and Internet
• Valid Driver’s License. Ability to travel locally. Flexibility to work occasional evening/weekends.
• Database/CRM experience.Proficient with social media monitoring/management tools
• Graphic design experience, preferably Adobe Creative Suite

Responsibilities

• Achieve goals through prioritization, design, development, execution, evaluation and continual improvement of fundraising activities – with emphasis on building annual revenue.
• Support special events and volunteer led fundraising activities
• Develop & maintain a comprehensive development calendar
• Develop/submit grants and funding proposals, as well as stewardship materials
• Ensure compliance with fundraising & financial reporting code of conduct/requirements
• Oversee systems & infrastructure to create/maintain a best-practices fundraising operation
• Other duties as assigned
• Plan and execute annual giving campaigns and strategies that grow revenue, retain existing donors, acquire new donors, increase average gift size, and identify next gen major gifts
• Support the CEO in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts
• Partner with CEO in executing grant management processes of researching, writing, submitting, reporting and stewarding
• Conduct research to identify and analyze new opportunities to diversify funding sources
• Manage and enhance a ‘best practices’ donor stewardship/recognition program, including acknowledgements, communications, and donor appreciation activities/events
• Support planning and execution of two annual special events and a small number of targeted campaigns, with focus on donor/sponsor experience, solicitation and stewardship
• Team with Operations Manager to ensure accurate & up-to-date donor and prospect records are maintained in Salesforce

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Oral communication

Persuasive writing

Storytelling

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Data driven

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BA degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media tools

Job description

Bounce Children’s Foundation in Wheeling, IL is seeking an Annual Giving/Development Manager to lead fundraising efforts, expand donor networks, and strengthen our development function.

Reporting to the CEO, the role focuses on individual giving, corporate/foundation relations, donor communications, and special events to grow annual revenue. This is a full-time salaried position with a BA and 1–3 years of fundraising experience.