Rosie’s House, one of the nation’s largest free music education programs, seeks a Development Manager to play a key role in fueling the organization’s exciting growth.
Title: Development Manager
Department: Development
Supervises others: No
Reports to: Development Director
Position Type: Full-Time; Exempt
Salary: $60,000 – $75,000
Benefits: Full-time benefits package
Location: 919 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ
Remote Eligibility: No
Telework Eligibility: Yes
More: Evenings and weekends are required 10-12 times a year
POSITION SUMMARY
Rosie’s House, one of the nation’s largest free music education programs, seeks a Development Manager to play a key role in fueling the organization’s exciting growth. Since completing a successful $7.1 million capital campaign and a move into its own 15,000 square foot building in downtown Phoenix, Rosie’s House has both broadened and deepened its impact, supported by a contributed revenue budget that has more than tripled since 2016. Part of a small, high-performing Development team, the Development Manager will help build systems and relationships, serve as a partner on strategic decisions, and support all elements of a sophisticated fundraising operation with particular focus on institutional giving and special event logistics.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Grants & Institutional Giving
Managing institutional efforts to identify, pursue, and steward upwards of $1 million in annual support from foundations, corporations, and government funders
Developing and maintaining a comprehensive list of current and prospective funders and opportunities, including ongoing tracking of deadlines and deliverables
With the Development Director, drafting grant proposals and reports in a timely and complete manner
Working collaboratively across the organization to ensure proper data are collected and stories are shared with current and potential funders
Coordinating with Development Director and Operations Director to ensure proper tracking of grant funds
Special Events
Managing all event logistics, including vendor relations, budgeting, and guest list tracking for 2-3 donor stewardship /fundraising events annually
Working closely with the Development Director in supporting all aspects of the Ovation Gala, with a particular focus on event logistics and administrative support
Playing an active role in ensuring a high-quality donor/guest experience for 3-5 signature programs annually
In collaboration with other team members, using Virtuous database to track invitations and RSVPs for events
Developing new structures and processes to standardize event quality and maximize their impact
Systems Management
Helping to build out database capabilities and serving as an organizational leader in developing its applications
Entering and tracking all gifts in database, while ensuring general data integrity
Generating timely acknowledgement and thank-you letters for all gifts
Tracking stewardship and reporting needs for grants and restricted gifts, with a focus on reliable documentation and departmental coordination of timely reporting
Managing donor mailing lists and reports, including Annual Report and Donor Honor Roll
Helping to identify areas of opportunity, made possible through emergent technologies or new industry trends, for Rosie’s House to differentiate itself to donors and prospects
Other Responsibilities
Collaborating with Marketing & Communications Manager to execute annual Strategic Communications & Marketing Plan especially as related to donor, prospect, and partner audiences
Coordinating with Marketing & Communications Manager to realize press/communication/social media opportunities as related to sponsorships and grants
Taking an active role in organizational annual goal setting
Actively contributing to a positive culture that is aligned with organizational values
ESSENTIAL QUALITIES
You will be a fit for this role if:
You are an excellent writer with strong attention to detail
You build collegial relationships with a range of internal and external constituents
You are a self-starter with strong project management or organizational capabilities
You are able to handle confidential information with discretion
You are intellectually curious and open to considering new approaches to fundraising best practices
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
2-3 years of experience in non-profit fundraising or the equivalent relevant experience
Demonstrated success in achieving professional goals
BENEFITS
Time Off: Rosie’s House offers generous vacation benefits starting with 14 days of paid vacation per year, with increases every three years for up to 21 days of paid vacation. Rosie’s House also recognizes 9 Holidays that can be flexed according to an employee’s personal or religious beliefs.
Health Care, Short/Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance: Rosie’s House offers 100% employer paid medical, dental and vision premiums for full-time staff members on our base plan. Rosie’s House also provides short- and long-term disability insurance and offers a life insurance policy to full-time employees.
Family Leave: Rosie’s House offers 3 months of paid family leave in the event of welcoming a new child into your family.
Retirement: Rosie’s House offers a 401k plan option with matching funds available.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your cover letter and resume to employment@rosieshouse.org using “Development Manager” and your name in the subject.
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