Manager, Donor Development (Remote in Detroit, MI)

March of Dimes; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Job summary

March of Dimes is seeking a Manager of Donor Development, based remotely in Detroit, MI. The role focuses on leading fundraising efforts to support maternal and child health initiatives. The successful candidate will plan and execute impactful fundraising campaigns and engage with a diverse range of donors and volunteers.

Ideal candidates should have experience in securing major gifts, cultivating corporate partnerships, and possess strong communication skills to effectively promote our mission. Join us in making a difference for moms and babies.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to plan and execute successful fundraising campaigns and events.
• Proven success in cultivating and securing major and planned gifts.
• Proven success in cultivating and securing corporate partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Engage volunteers and advocates year‑round in meaningful engagement opportunities.
• Identify, recruit and lead volunteer leadership for increased market revenue growth.
• Maintain a year‑round revenue pipeline that secures new revenues for market events.

Skills

Successful fundraising campaigns

Major and planned gifts

Corporate partnerships

Social media content creation

Detail-oriented

Job description

Manager, Donor Development (Remote in Detroit, MI)

March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We are advocating for policies to protect them. We are working to radically improve the health care they receive. We are pioneering research to find solutions. We are empowering families with programs, knowledge and tools to have healthier pregnancies. By uniting communities, we are building a brighter future for us all. We are dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce that fosters opportunities for personal and professional development. We provide a collaborative and supportive environment built upon our fundamental core principles where each employee is valued. Join us in the fight for healthy moms and strong babies.

This is a remote position located in Detroit, MI.

Responsibilities

• Places Mission Impact at the forefront of all work
• Translate mission and advocacy in a manner that demonstrates impact; identifying supporter philanthropic interest
• Leverages Mission Impact Opportunities to engage supporters and drives expansion/implementation of mission programs, in a manner that achieves revenue growth and measurable mission impact strategies
• Demonstrate mission knowledge by communicating our work in a manner that delivers impact, leverages support and results in new mission investment opportunities
• Demonstrate leadership that mobilizes volunteers, increases corporate relationships and meets market fundraising goals while positioning March of Dimes as a leader in maternal and child health care in his/her respective market
• Ensure event(s) core tactics are executed ensuring best‑in‑class fundraising events that drive impact, acquire new supporters/donors and increase revenue
• Maintain and grow a donor revenue portfolio by moving donors through the donor continuum and continually adding new prospects
• Increase local revenue by identifying appropriate corporate partners and developing alliances that accelerate the development of strategic partnerships that drive March of Dimes mission impact and mobilize supporters
• Identify diversified revenue opportunities that align with the mission goals of the donor
• Maintain a year‑round revenue pipeline that results in newly secured revenue for market events, mission investment revenue streams, major and mid‑level gifts, and planned giving
• Identify, recruit and lead volunteer leadership in a manner that results in increased overall market revenue growth
• Increase market revenue by researching and analyzing revenue growth opportunities, identifying appropriate partners and developing alliances that accelerate the development of strategic partnerships that drive March of Dimes mission impact and mobilize supporters
• Provide a tailored experience for donors throughout the year and create mission lead activations for all donors in stewardship plans
• Provide activation and stewardship opportunities throughout the year for family teams
• Ensure data integrity of CRM by updating information daily
• Collaborate with market leadership to identify, recruit, and steward qualified volunteer leaders that support impact, movement, growth and performance goals
• Engage volunteers and advocates year‑round in meaningful engagement opportunities within our mission impact, fundraising and advocacy priorities
• Qualify and activate candidates for volunteer roles for all event committees for assigned event(s)

Qualifications

• Proven ability to plan and execute successful fundraising campaigns and events
• Proven success in cultivating and securing major and planned gifts
• Proven success in cultivating and securing corporate partnerships
• Demonstrated ability to work and cultivate relationships across a variety of sectors, communities, and levels to ensure mission alignment and reach
• Proven success in recruiting and retaining high‑level volunteer leaders and board members
• Experience creating content for social media and email marketing, and using those platforms to support donor engagement
• Detail‑oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

March of Dimes provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.