Fundraising Manager

Rebuilding Together DCA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Development Manager to spearhead fundraising initiatives and drive community engagement. This pivotal role involves creating a comprehensive development plan, managing donor relationships, and executing fundraising events to secure vital resources for impactful programs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in fundraising strategies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to enhancing neighborhoods and making a difference in the lives of residents in Washington, DC and Alexandria, Virginia.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Staff training

Free parking

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in fundraising and donor relations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement fundraising efforts to achieve organizational goals.
• Cultivate and secure relationships with corporate and individual donors.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in nonprofit sector

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Rebuilding Together DC Alexandria is seeking a Development Manager, whose primary responsibility is managing and implementing a corporate and individual development plan and achieving its goals. S/he is responsible for planning, executing, controlling, and evaluating all fundraising efforts. The Manager works collaboratively with the CEO, Board, and Fundraising Committee to support the overall mission of the organization and to ensure that ample unrestricted and program funds are generated. 3-5 years’ experience desired, DC experience a plus. Please send resume and cover letter demonstrating your skills and experience to [e-mail]. The position remains open until filled. Phone calls are not accepted.

Tasks

Rebuilding Together DC • Alexandria (RTDCA) seeks a Development Manager to help realize its vision of creating healthy neighborhoods for residents in Washington, DC and Alexandria, Virginia by:

• Maintaining housing for low-income homeowners
• Providing critical home repairs that eliminate health and safety hazards
• Providing modifications and upgrades to schools, parks, and other common spaces in underserved neighborhoods

About the Position: The Development Manager is responsible for managing and advancing the fundraising efforts of a growing, $3M+ organization by securing funding from private philanthropic sources and growing community awareness of, and engagement with, RTDCA’s programs and services. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Development Manager’s primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Creating and implementing a development plan in partnership with the CEO to maximize funding streams and reach annual revenue goals through corporate (priority) and individual philanthropic support.
• Identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding all corporate and individual prospects and donors, providing an exceptional experience that attracts new supporters and regularly engages them in RTDCA’s mission.
• Organizing fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events and campaigns.
• Managing RTDCA’s donor database (Salesforce), ensuring timely and accurate acknowledgement of all gifts and pledges, managing the relationship-building process, and tracking all cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts.
• Gaining a thorough understanding of RTDCA — our values, history, culture, communities, programs, constituencies, and governance structure.
• Staying abreast of nonprofit fundraising trends and best practices.
• Serving as staff liaison for the Board-led Fundraising Committee.
• Working with a Development/Communications Coordinator.

Requirements

About You: We recognize that an individual’s experience is gained through a wide and diverse range of personal, professional, and educational opportunities. When reviewing applications, we take a broad look at the combined experiences of each candidate. These are the skills and values we prioritize:

• Knowledge of fundraising strategy and principles, with a demonstrated track record of identifying, cultivating, securing, and expanding donor relationships over time.
• A proven background in soliciting and closing large corporate gifts, in addition to developing, implementing, and managing annual giving and major donor campaigns.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to build relationships and represent RTDCA to funders, external partners, and the general public. Ability to network effectively.
• Ability to work independently without close oversight, but also to be a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside RTDCA.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Salary is commensurate with experience. RTDCA values its dedicated team and is pleased to offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including: paid holidays and paid time off, free parking, health/vision/dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, staff training. Our office operates on an in-person 9-hour/4 day work week (providing staff 3 day weekends). Occasional nights/weekends might be required to attend/organize events: will be planned in advance.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to [e-mail]. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received by Friday, Jan 24, 2025. If you require a disability-related accommodation to submit your application, please email [e-mail]. Otherwise, due to anticipated high volume, we are unable to respond to queries about application status. Phone calls not accepted.

RTDCA is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Research has shown that traditionally marginalized communities (for example, people of color and people with disabilities) often don’t apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. If you think you can do this job but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you still to apply.