Development Manager

Job Description: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Develop and implement internal giving campaigns, including but not limited to employee giving campaigns and corporate donors. Manage a portfolio of Individual donors that targets the exponential growth of philanthropic funds. Build relationships based on credibility, trust, knowledge, and an understanding of the values and priorities of prospective and current supporters. Collaborate with the advancement team to develop an annual fund strategy and establish goals to achieve a substantial increase in philanthropic contributions from individual and corporate donors each year. Produce annual appeal letters and donor acknowledgement letters that target individual and corporate donors for direct mail campaign. Annually expand our base of donors, with strategies to continually grow the donor pipeline over multiple years. Assist in researching, cultivating, and expanding agency donor base, including corporate sponsors and individuals. Diversify annual fund campaign to include online solicitation and email strategies. Assist with the implementation of the Development Plan that incorporates a range of strategies including annual appeals, major donors, grants, corporate and individual appeals, social media, and special events. Execute event plans to meet revenue goals. EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. Advanced degree in field related to not-for-profit management, communications or fund development preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work as leader and as team member. Strong partnership-building and event-planning skills. Thorough understanding of components of diversified funding base. Good computer skills and knowledge of database programs. Good organizational and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability through experience in issue management, public relations strategies and tactics, legislative strategies and tactics, and public marketing and promotion campaign development and execution. Proven ability to handle multiple and varied functions with success. Proven ability to manage corporate resources responsibly and effectively. Good supervisory and management skills. Punctuality and reliability. Reliable transportation for frequent travel. EXPERIENCE Four to six years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Position has no unusual physical demands. May involve discomforts associated with continual use of video display terminal. Time Type: Full time We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services. Health & Wellness Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Short Term Disability Long Term Disability - Company Paid Financial Wellbeing Competitive Compensation Packages Life Insurance - Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching Retirement and Financial Planning Services Career Development and Growth Tuition Assistance Plans Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Student Loan Repayment Assistance Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes Work Life Balance Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays) Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being Seven Counties is the provider of choice for mental and behavior health services in and around the Louisville Metro. Over 1,400 employees work in 25 locations throughout Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties; making sure that the 31,000 people we serve annually have the best chance of living their best lives. At Seven Counties, we give our staff the opportunity to do what they do best with continued training, effective mentoring and competitive salaries and benefits. In an effort to protect our employees, clients and community, we require the COVID and Influenza vaccinations for all employees.