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Development Manager (Fundraising, Gala, Signature Events)

JDRF International

Development Manager (Fundraising, Gala, Signature Events)

Atlanta, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    This self-starting individual is responsible for driving fundraising success for the Atlanta based Signature Events, including JDRF Hope Gala and Rock the Cure, as well as support of South Carolina events as needed.

    Through collaboration and coordination with chapter staff and volunteer partners, the Development Manager will champion a strategic approach to signature events program development including volunteer leader recruitment and engagement, audience development, corporate sponsorship and stewardship that will grow the program at all levels and ensure an extraordinary donor experience. 

    The right person in this position is an integral member of the team, driving new business development, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of fundraising, chapter operations, and community engagement.  This includes identifying and engaging new donors, managing, evaluating, and expanding cultivation opportunities, oversight of various event activities, outreach, and education support.  He or she organizes and executes select administrative components of chapter operations that support the donor giving cycle, from qualification to stewardship.

    The position is based in Atlanta, Georgia. While staff are currently working remotely, the expectation is that staff will return to the office with a flexible work schedule when it is safe to do so.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Collaborates with chapter staff as well as national/regional staff resources to ensure the Chapter’s revenue growth for the Signature Events, including Hope Gala and Rock the Cure.
    • Responsible for recruitment, support and management of the Young Leadership Committee – the volunteer group of young professionals who plan and execute the Rock the Cure event.
    • Develop and execute long-range and short-range strategies and plans to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward new donors.  Lead prospect research and develop engagement plans, activities, and correspondence to support interactions with prospects.
    • Responsible for volunteer committee development, table host recruitment and retention strategies, audience development, budget, timeline, marketing/PR, logistics and best practice implementation.
    • Manage all components of the silent and live auctions, including working with the committee to procure highly desirable auction items, taking photos and writing descriptions, uploading to auction software, etc.
    • Identifies, builds, and stewards relationships with community, civic and corporate leaders as an integral part of volunteer and donor engagement.
    • Assist with all chapter operations including administrative support and management of the CRM database including CRM updates, duplications, and reports.
    • Manage Gala and Rock the Cure communications using Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
    • Ensures personal accountability for meeting deadlines and responding to volunteers and other department requests.
    • Assists with event planning and execution for components of other chapter initiatives, including One Walk, Ride, family engagement events and volunteer-led third-party activities as assigned.
    • Supports other fundraising events, chapter activities and programs as assigned.

     

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • 3+ years of work experience including fundraising, event management or relevant business/volunteer experience.
    • Strong CRM database knowledge, Salesforce preferred.
    • Must be a self-starter, with the ability to collaborate as a team player.
    • Strong verbal and written communication. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
    • Ability to interface with all levels of staff and volunteers.
    • Excels in prospect research and thinking creatively to develop donor acquisition strategies.
    • Experience in new business development and account management preferred.
    • Ability to create and manage process that enhances efficiency of staff work while allowing for donor centricity.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
    • Detail oriented.
    • Familiarity with outreach activities preferred.
    • Ability to travel within the chapter footprint. Occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

    Additional Information

    RESUMES WITHOUT COVER LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

    To protect the health and safety of our employees, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.  The only potential exception to this rule is for applicants who cannot be vaccinated due to a disability or sincerely held religious belief.

    JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.