Development Manager

Teach One to Lead One® (T1L1) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building people connections that will enable the mentoring of youth to lead them to succeed in life. We empower our participants through education, leadership training, and community service initiatives. Join us in making a lasting impact in communities across the nation.

Title: Investor Engagement Manager (Development Manager)

Position Description:

1. Cultivate Lifelong Investors: Develop and nurture meaningful relationships with potential and existing investors. Implement Teach One to Lead One's (T1L1) fundraising philosophy, DLI (Developing Life-Long Investors), to engage investors in our mission to mentor students and lead them into a life of purpose and potential.

1. Raise Critical Funds: Create and execute an annual fundraising strategy and plan to secure financial support for national T1L1 programs and initiatives. Meet or exceed annual fundraising targets, playing a crucial role in sustaining and expanding T1L1's impact.

1. Investor Relationship Management: Manage a Prospect List of investors, with a focus on building long-term, trust-based relationships. Effectively communicate T1L1's mission, impact, and financial needs to investors

Position Responsibilities:

1. Develop, implement, and provide progress reports on an annual fundraising strategy & plan to meet or exceed fundraising goals, expand the investor base, and build enduring partnerships with Small Business Owners (SBOs).

1. Execute a variety of fundraising initiatives, including investor prospecting, investor stewardship, and special events, all centered around fostering life-long relationships with investors.

1. Utilize financial reports, analyze information, and monitor income and expenses to ensure adherence to the annual fundraising budget while prioritizing DLI principles.

1. Cultivate and manage relationships with individual investors, foundations, and local businesses to secure financial support while nurturing life-long commitments.

1. Collaborate with communities to engage community leaders and secure support for T1L1’s programs, emphasizing DLI's commitment to lasting partnerships.

1. Participate actively in the DLI team within T1L1 to stay current in ways to use the DLI principles to build and maintain life-long relationships with investors.

Position Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience.

1. Demonstrated success in fundraising for a nonprofit organization, with a track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising targets, and a deep understanding of DLI principles.

1. Proficiency with desktop and mobile technologies including fundraising software & databases, Google Suite, and a project management tool.

1. Knowledge of and commitment to Teach One to Lead One's vision & mission, Core Values, and the DLI fundraising philosophy.

1. Flexibility to travel as required for investor meetings and fundraising events, prioritizing life-long connections.

Position Essential Skills:

1. High energy, highly motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to set and achieve fundraising targets while nurturing life-long investor relationships.

1. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage with different types of people effectively, fostering long-term commitments from investors.

1. Critical thinker and creative problem solver, especially under stress, capable of adapting fundraising strategies as needed while upholding DLI principles.

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate Teach One to Lead One's mission, values, and DLI philosophy to investors and other supporters.