Program Manager

MADD Career Center; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) match

Vacation leave 4w

Holidays 12

Floating holidays

Paid sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Life & Disability insurance

FSA/HRA

Employee assistance

Job summary

Mothers Against Drunk Driving seeks a compassionate fundraising leader to manage campaigns, events, and donor relations in a hybrid role serving Warwick, RI and surrounding communities.

The position focuses on developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies, supervising staff, and collaborating with law enforcement and community partners to advance MADD's mission and community impact. Salary is $65,000 with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 3–5 years in fundraising, events management, and nonprofit program development.
• 7+ years of experience in state traffic safety grants and coalitions.
• Proven track record in major gifts, grants, and corporate partnerships.
• Strong project management, deadlines, and multitasking能力.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; donor-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff presenting to coalitions, schools, and agencies.
• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies for programs and events.
• Cultivate relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Oversee budget management for campaigns and events and maximize ROI.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless event planning and outreach.
• Evaluate fundraising performance using data-driven insights and adjust strategies.

Skills

Fundraising

Events

Donor relations

Staff supervision

Grants

Major gifts

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Fundraising software

Job description

Mothers Against Drunk Driving is looking for a compassionate, solution-oriented, adaptable, energetic, and motivated candidate to work with victims and survivors of impaired driving for MADD fundraising events and provide education to the community on the impacts of impaired driving, network building and working with law enforcement.

This is a hybrid position with the selected candidate residing in the Warwick, RI general area. The salary for this position is $65,000.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise staff that will present to local coalitions, schools, agencies, etc. regarding MADD's Power of Me, Power of Youth, Power of Parents and more.
• Supervise staff that provide a statewide Victim Services Support program.

Participate in and provide support in all fundraising initiatives and volunteer capacity building for MADD programs. Serve as community liaison for MADD mission-related activities.

Foster a culture of philanthropy within MADD. Assure that the organization’s corporate culture, systems and procedures support the goals and objectives of MADD. Work with staff and lead volunteers to institutionalize philanthropy within the organization.

Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to support MADD programs, donor cultivation, foundation grant applications, corporate sponsorships, and online campaigns.

Assist with impactful special events that raise awareness, engage the community, and generate crucial financial support for MADD initiatives.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of fundraising efforts and event planning, aligning with the organization's goals and objectives.

Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and other key stakeholders, nurturing a network of support for MADD programs.

Utilize data-driven insights to evaluate fundraising performance, identify opportunities for growth, and adjust strategies accordingly.

Oversee budget management for fundraising campaigns, victim impact panels, and events, maximizing resources and optimizing return on investment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience can be an equivalent substitute.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, special events management, and nonprofit program development.
• 7+ years of experience in state traffic safety grants
• Experience with state traffic coalitions
• People management experience is required.
• Proven track record of successfully raising funds through diverse channels, including major gifts, grants, and corporate partnerships.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in using fundraising and donor management software preferred.
• Strategic thinker with a creative and innovative approach to fundraising and event planning.
• Passion for the mission and values of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

BENEFITS:

Eligible within first 30-45 days

• Retirement 403(b) + employer matching
• 4 weeks accrued vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays per calendar year
• Up to 3 Floating Holidays per calendar year
• Paid Sick Time
• Modified Tuition Reimbursement
• Paternal and Maternal Leave
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance covered by Employer
• FSA, HRA
• Employee Assistance Program

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Travel Required

Yes . 10%

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