What are the responsibilities and job description for the National Development Manager position at After-School All-Stars Philadelphia & Camden?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1992, After-School All-Stars provides free, daily afterschool programs to school-aged youth in school sites all across the U.S. Our vision is for our All-Stars to be safe and healthy, to graduate high school and go on to college, to find a career they love, and to give back to their communities.
About The Opportunity
The Development Manager will work closely with the Development team and will perform key functions including helping build and maintain a robust pipeline of funding opportunities, executing appeals/campaigns, and providing support with fundraising events. The ideal candidate will enjoy research, writing, learning, and managing multiple, concurrent projects.
Key Role Responsibilities
Prospect Research, Outreach, & Grant Writing
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and proactive professional who is passionate about advancing educational opportunities and youth development. The ideal candidate will bring strong research and writing capabilities, excellent project management skills, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with funders and stakeholders. This role requires someone who can balance multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism. If you are energized by mission-driven work and want to play a key role in securing resources that directly impact the lives of students in underserved communities, we encourage you to apply.
2 years of fundraising, project management, or other relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in related field required
Exceptionally detail-oriented
Demonstrated excellent writing skills
Experience managing data in a CRM (Raiser’s Edge preferred)
Outstanding research skills
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills, and a high degree of flexibility and initiative
Resourcefulness and ability to work autonomously, multi-task, and manage deadlines
Excellent ability to work collaboratively on a team and across departments
Passionate about and committed to ASAS’ mission
Salary And Benefits
This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary of $72,000-$77,000 per year, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the individual candidate. This position is based in Los Angeles and requires an in-office presence of four days a week, Monday-Thursday with an option to work remotely on Fridays for a minimum of 40 hours a week with additional hours as needed throughout the year.
ASAS promotes a healthy work/life blend and offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:
Salary Description
$72,000-$75,000
Full-time
Description
ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1992, After-School All-Stars provides free, daily afterschool programs to school-aged youth in school sites all across the U.S. Our vision is for our All-Stars to be safe and healthy, to graduate high school and go on to college, to find a career they love, and to give back to their communities.
About The Opportunity
The Development Manager will work closely with the Development team and will perform key functions including helping build and maintain a robust pipeline of funding opportunities, executing appeals/campaigns, and providing support with fundraising events. The ideal candidate will enjoy research, writing, learning, and managing multiple, concurrent projects.
Key Role Responsibilities
Prospect Research, Outreach, & Grant Writing
- Research corporate and foundation prospects aligned to ASAS’ mission to help maintain and grow a pipeline of viable funding opportunities.
- Review prospects with Development team on a weekly basis.
- Ensure all funder data in Raiser’s Edge is complete and accurate.
- Conduct initial outreach to new prospects and schedule introduction meetings for Development team.
- Prepare briefing memos, PowerPoint decks, and extensive research for introductory funder meetings.
- Proactively assist with follow-up after funder meetings, entering all notes and action items in Raiser’s Edge.
- Assist with proposal development and submission as needed.
- Manage all logistics for spring and winter appeal campaigns, including project management of recipient mailing lists, content development and design, interfacing with printing vendors, postage and mailing.
- Track data related to each campaign, ensuring that all donors receive appropriate communications.
- Interface with marketing and programs departments to build and execute successful campaigns.
- Assist with planning and execution of large annual fundraising event each fall.
- Manage logistics and details of additional fundraising events throughout the year.
- Travel throughout Los Angeles in preparation for and follow-up after events as needed to ensure events are planned and executed with the highest degree of professionalism and customer service.
- Coordinate logistics and manage detailed planning for multiple fundraising events throughout the year, ensuring seamless execution and professional presentation.
- Conduct in-person outreach across Los Angeles before and after events to maintain relationships, oversee preparations, and follow up with stakeholders to ensure exceptional service delivery.
- Lead development of department newsletter and dissemination to all staff.
- Lead development of department pre-send materials for board meetings.
- Support planning and implementation of annual department retreat.
- Send agendas for weekly team meetings.
- Manage calendar for department convenings as needed.
- Other duties as assigned within scope of role.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and proactive professional who is passionate about advancing educational opportunities and youth development. The ideal candidate will bring strong research and writing capabilities, excellent project management skills, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with funders and stakeholders. This role requires someone who can balance multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism. If you are energized by mission-driven work and want to play a key role in securing resources that directly impact the lives of students in underserved communities, we encourage you to apply.
2 years of fundraising, project management, or other relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in related field required
Exceptionally detail-oriented
Demonstrated excellent writing skills
Experience managing data in a CRM (Raiser’s Edge preferred)
Outstanding research skills
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills, and a high degree of flexibility and initiative
Resourcefulness and ability to work autonomously, multi-task, and manage deadlines
Excellent ability to work collaboratively on a team and across departments
Passionate about and committed to ASAS’ mission
Salary And Benefits
This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary of $72,000-$77,000 per year, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the individual candidate. This position is based in Los Angeles and requires an in-office presence of four days a week, Monday-Thursday with an option to work remotely on Fridays for a minimum of 40 hours a week with additional hours as needed throughout the year.
ASAS promotes a healthy work/life blend and offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:
- 99% coverage of Medical plan, with two tier options
- 99% coverage of Dental plan, with two tier options
- 99% coverage of Vision plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-term and long-term disability options
- Life insurance
- Optional employee critical illness plan coverage
- 403 (b) plan, with employer match
- Substantial paid time off in the first 3 years with a progressive increase in years 4-5, and then again once you have been employed for over 5 years.
- Up to 24 paid holidays a year
- Discounted ticket program
Salary Description
$72,000-$75,000
Salary : $72,000 - $77,000