Advancement Manager

Advancement Manager

Organization Overview

Shoes and Clothes for Kids (SC4K) is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to breaking barriers to school attendance by providing new shoes, clothes, and school supplies for students in need. Through partnerships with schools, educators, and community organizations, SC4K helps children access essential items that boost confidence, improve attendance, and support academic success. Learn more at www.SC4K.org.

Position Overview

The Advancement Manager leads SC4K’s fundraising strategy and donor development efforts to increase philanthropic support and strengthen long-term financial sustainability. This position cultivates relationships with individual, corporate, foundation, and community partners and oversees fundraising campaigns, sponsorships, donor engagement activities, and events.

Primary Responsibilities

· Develop and implement SC4K’s annual fundraising plan in partnership with the Executive Director.

· Establish fundraising goals, strategies, and performance measures.

· Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, and major donors.

· Develop strategies for donor acquisition, retention, upgrades, and planned giving.

· Lead fundraising campaigns, appeals, sponsorships, and special initiatives.

· Oversee fundraising event strategy, budgeting, sponsorships, and revenue goals.

· Develop strategies to convert volunteers and community supporters into financial donors.

· Manage donor recognition, appreciation, and stewardship activities.

· Maintain accurate donor records and prepare fundraising reports and analyses.

· Supervise development staff, interns, contractors, and volunteers, as assigned.

· Serve as staff liaison to the Advancement Committee.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, marketing, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

· Five to ten years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, sales, business development, or a related field.

· Demonstrated success securing major gifts, sponsorships, grants, or other revenue-generating partnerships.

· Experience developing fundraising strategies and achieving revenue goals.

· Experience managing fundraising campaigns, events, and donor stewardship activities.

· Strong relationship-building, networking, written, verbal, and presentation skills.

· Experience working with nonprofit boards, volunteer committees, staff, interns, volunteers, or contractors.

· Proficiency with donor databases and CRM systems. Experience with Little Green Light is a plus.

· Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and OneDrive.

· Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work independently as part of a team.

Why Join SC4K?

· Meaningful Work: Help remove barriers to school attendance and make a lasting difference for thousands of students each year.

· Engaged Leadership: Work alongside an active Board of Directors and Associate Board committed to advancing SC4K’s mission.

· Collaborative Team: Join a small, dedicated team that values collaboration, accountability, and celebrating shared successes.

· Supportive Culture: Work in an environment built on teamwork, respect, and a shared commitment to helping students succeed.

· Flexible Hybrid Schedule: Following a successful onboarding period, this position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based on organizational needs.

· Generous Paid Time Off: Receive paid holidays, personal time, and sick leave.

· Professional Development: Access training, continuing education, and other opportunities to strengthen your skills.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cleveland, OH 44110

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000