What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Manager position at Community Action Organization?
Job Title:
Development Manager
Company Background:
Community Action is a non-profit organization that provides critical services to low-income families in the areas of housing, homeless services, economic empowerment, family development, and early childhood care and education. Community Action leads the way to eliminate conditions of poverty and create opportunities for people in the Washington County area. Be the change you want!
Job Position Description:
Are you a compassionate and resourceful individual dedicated to helping families thrive? We're seeking a Development Manager to turn passion for fundraising and engagement into meaningful community impact. You'll forge connections, drive support, and strengthen the reach of our mission. The hiring range for this position is from $1,171.60 to $1,288.80 per week.
Abbreviated Duties List:
- Establishes long-term partnerships with corporate and community partners, that will result in funding for the immediate and long-term goals of Community Action. Manages existing relationships with corporate and community partners, that will result in funding for the immediate and long-term goals of Community Action.
- Develops and successfully implements a solicitation and cultivation plan for corporations and foundations, engaging board and volunteers as appropriate.
- Supports department's grant program to identify funding opportunities and program needs. Works with grant writer and program staff to complete and submit proposals and reports. Maintains grant tracking and reporting schedule.
- Builds strong working relationships with Community Action staff to be able to clearly articulate organization needs to donors and proactively identify potential sponsorship, partnership, and engagement opportunities.
- Creates event sponsorship materials and post-event reports, including social media posts and other promised sponsorship benefit publicity.
- Delivers presentations to community groups, service clubs and businesses with the purpose of educating people about issues of poverty and engaging support.
Abbreviated Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree and at least three years of fundraising experience with demonstrated success in acquiring funding from corporations, foundations, and/or individuals. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively maintain and nurture relationships with donors, supporters, community partners and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to write clearly and present ideas, concepts and principles in an understandable and persuasive manner.
- Ability to create visually appealing reports including the ability to edit photos and use tools like Canva.
- Requires a valid Oregon driver's license, proof of auto insurance for private vehicle, and access to reliable transportation.
What Will Make You Stand Out:
- Experience with Constant Contact and Canva.
- Experience using a donor management database to track contacts, or equivalent.
- Experience with storytelling-focused fundraising strategies.
How to Apply: Apply online directly at https://caowash.applicantpro.com/jobs/. The full job description and additional job details can be found there. Physical applications are also accepted at any of our Multi-Service Center locations.
Salary : $1,172 - $1,289