Fundraising & 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

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.