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19 Jul
2023
Operations / Administration Manager of Development
Job Description
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
Elevate 215 is a catalyst for preparing students for the world of tomorrow by modernizing the learning experience in Philadelphia schools today. We do this by investing in schools and talent, collaborating with our partners, expanding access and resources for families, and advocating to create the conditions for success. Elevate 215 is seeking a Manager of Development (MoD) who will support the organization’s fundraising strategy.
JOB SUMMARY
Elevate 215 seeks a Manager of Development to report directly to the Chief Development Officer (CoD). The MoD will be responsible for maintaining and improving systems and standard operating procedures for the Development team, managing a portfolio of donors, engaging in extensive prospect research, and supporting the CoD and Executive Director with executing on the organization’s fundraising initiatives.
The Manager of Development will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders and should possess a deep commitment to educational equity, strong written and oral communication skills, and impeccable organization with a keen attention to detail.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Systems and Data Management
- Manage and maintain development database and systems for tracking existing donors, prospective donors, philanthropy secured, and grant management (ex. reporting deadlines).
- Process gifts and write/send acknowledgement letters.
- Identify new ways to improve existing systems and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the development function.
- Ensure alignment with cross-functional systems (Salesforce, Google Workspace, etc.).
Donor Management and Prospecting
- Support the execution of the annual fundraising strategy for the organization; contribute to the Development team’s annual fundraising goal of approximately $5-10M.
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 10-15 donors, specifically in the corporate and foundation space; portfolio is expected to grow over time.
- Leverage publicly available resources, internal prospect data, etc. to analyze and synthesize prospect research into actionable recommendations that inform strategy.
- Lead and/or collaborate at donor meetings with the CoD and Executive Director.
- Partner with CoD and others to design compelling written materials to directly support fundraising efforts, including grant proposals and reports, pitch materials, presentations, etc.
- Draft press releases, email blasts, newsletters, and other
Cross-Team Collaboration
- Partner closely with Elevate 215 department managers and other team members across all functions on supporting fundraising strategy and efforts.
- Prepare for and manage donor meetings by holding recurring internal meetings across teams and creating effective agendas for meetings.
- Partner and collaborate with the Public Affairs/Marketing and Communications team to align and amplify efforts.
- Coordinate and execute special events.
- Assist with additional special projects and duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Deep commitment to the mission and vision of Elevate 215 and providing leadership in achieving educational equity for all children in Philadelphia.
- Experience working in the K-12 ecosystem both inside schools and inside or with partners supporting K-12 (talent providers, program providers, funders, other education non-profits).
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written, and a passion to develop relationships with stakeholders.
- Ability to build strong relationships across diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders.
- Superb project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data insights into actionable solutions.
- Evidence of background in interpreting multiple forms of data and creating honest and compelling stories about the progress and impact of investments using analytics.
- A strategic and meticulous thinker with the agility to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines; comfort leading within ambiguity.
- Possesses a self-motivated and entrepreneurial approach with a willingness to work as part of a team to meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated success raising gifts for a nonprofit organization preferred.
- Ability to work independently and balance competing priorities.
- Strong research skills with the ability to effectively gather, analyze and synthesize information on prospective donors.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience required.
- Experience in development and/or grant writing preferred.
- Experience working in K-12 ecosystem highly preferred.
- A demonstrated passion for educational equity.
- Experience in Salesforce and/or Wealth Engine preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required such as:
- Traveling to offsite meetings – valid driver’s license and/or access to transportation when necessary.
- Functioning in office space — reaching file cabinets, filing, scanning, copying, typing, mailing, making phone calls.
- Must be able to sit for up to two hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard/mouse and typing.
Elevate 215 is an equal-opportunity employer with excellent benefits and an entrepreneurial, results- oriented work culture. Salary is commensurate with experience.
