Senior Development Manager
JDRF International

Job Info

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JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2.5 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers in chapters across the United States and our five international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement, and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit www.jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter @JDRF.

As a JDRF team member, you can look forward to interesting and challenging work, building strong relationships with fellow staff and our network of volunteers, and having a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone affected by this devastating disease. JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Senior-level development position at JDRF Northern California Chapter. Serves in leadership role overseeing event budget and fundraising goals for chapter social events. Partners with assigned volunteers and constituents. Oversee 1-2 chapter staff partners with select chapter volunteer. Leadership responsibility for managing, coordinating and leveraging the comprehensive development areas of the chapter social events.

Remote position. Ability to travel locally in Northern California required. Occasional evening and weekend work required as needed.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with Development Director and Executive Director to execute social event budgets and partner with volunteer leadership, donors, committees, and constituents to both renew and secure new support through event fundraising management including sponsorships, table/ticket sales, Fund A Cure, and donations for the chapter's flagship Hope Gala event.
• Manages a personal portfolio of constituents to develop increased giving. Supports additional team member portfolios as assigned.
• Collaborates with leadership giving staff to secure high level support
• Manages, evaluates, and expands fundraising and non-fundraising programs under the direction of the Development Director and in collaboration with the resource team and volunteer leadership.
• Provides management for chapter and community development activities such as fundraising, relationship building, events, corporate partnership development, volunteer development, outreach, advocacy, marketing and communication, and education programs.
• Helps identify and qualify a pipeline of leads/donors who meet agreed upon criteria for 'mid', 'high-mid' and 'major' giving potential, within and outside of our event structure.
• Helps formulate and implement strategies and tactics for Chapter fundraising and development activities to sustain continued growth, maximum penetration of core market areas and opportunities for expansion where appropriate
• In partnership with supervisor and team, manages and continually develops assigned committees providing leadership, cultivation, acknowledgement, material support, and assistance in building and implementing annual committee plans.
• Identifies, builds, and stewards relationships with community and corporate leaders as an integral part of volunteer and donor prospect development and engagement in JDRF activities.
• Oversees of Gala logistics which is handled by the Event Coordinator and ensure that the budget/timelines are developed and met for each applicable event.
• Oversees event vendors which is handled by the Event Coordinator such as venue, catering, and others across all events.
• Oversees the entire event registration and seating which is handled by the and Event Coordinator in charge of guest services
• Utilizes CRM database for community, donor, and constituent management.
• Develops and maintains high-level expertise in fundraising management platforms including Greater Giving and OneCause.
• Ensures that all deliverables are met according to event donor/sponsorship agreements.
• Helps to support in the creation of key communications-related aspects for campaigns and events such as the design and creation of invitations, social media content, and other event related communications.
• Networks with the National/Regional staff resource team and other JDRF chapters to discuss best practices and share new ideas.
• Maintains a good understanding of JDRF's mission and priorities.
• Supports and maintains the vision, mission, priorities, and guiding principles of JDRF. Serves as a key staff member in implementing the strategic direction and purpose of the Chapter.
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of work experience in high level fundraising is a must.
• Staff management experience of multiple direct reports required
• Experience securing corporate partnership is a must.
• Experience with event planning logistics in a fundraising environment.
• Experience with committee development and management.
• Must be a self-starter while also being collaborative, a quick learner and an amazing team player.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent active listening, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effectively multi-task, establish priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly efficient in time management and can meet deadlines under pressure. Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Greater Giving, One Cause and Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM databases.
• Ability to interface with all levels of staff and volunteers.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and an 'all hands-on deck' demeanor.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to take on new projects.
• College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel within the chapter footprint as required. Occasional evening and weekend work required as needed.

Target Salary - $73,600 - $77,000

Essential Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional information:

To protect the health and safety of our staff, employees, regardless of position, are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have a COVID-19 booster shot (excluding states where prohibited). Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. JDRF will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

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

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