Are you looking for a career where you can apply your talents in ways that matter or a career where your passion becomes your purpose? WACOSA, a non-profit provider of services to adults with disabilities in the St. Cloud and Sauk Centre area, is seeking Development Manager for our team! This position will manage a comprehensive fund development plan that includes a variety of giving programs, such as annual giving, grants, special events and major gift and planned giving. Apply with WACOSA!

Development Manager

• No Weekends
• No Holidays
• Great Full-Time Benefits
• Rapid Accrual of Paid Time Off
• Consistent Schedule
• Supportive Team Environment
• Person-Centered Team Approach

We are hiring Full-Time Development Manager! This position would be Monday thru Friday. Interested in this employment opportunity? Visit our website for more information. Make a difference and apply today!

Job Duties:

• Manage all aspects of fund development to support financial stability and advance WACOSA 's mission. This includes the following area:Annual Giving, Special Events, Capital Campaigns, Planning Giving and Endowments.
• Plan and implement a comprehensive fund development plan.
• Manage all fundraising activities related to giving campaigns, special events and more.
• Lead donor relations to support and retain existing donors, as well as identify and cultivate prospective donors for various giving programs.
• Represent WACOSA at various community events as appropriate to support fundraising responsibilities and generate organization awareness.
• A participating part of the Grant writing team.
• Plan and coordinate fundraising events, including benefit breakfast, donor appreciation events, donor tours, etc.
• Support the Executive Director, Administrative Team, Leadership Team and Board of Directors in the aspects of fundraising.
• Facilitate volunteer Board Fund Development Committee.
• Participate on Community Outreach Team to effectively support cross-functional efforts.
• Lead volunteers, including by not limited to Fund Development and event planning committees, as appropriate.
• Maintain donor records and prepare summary reports of fundraising activities for the Administrative Team, Leadership Team and Board of Directors.
• Work with third party vendors to coordinate giving campaign, events etc.
• Work with the Admin Team to create and implement a strategic marketing plan for development include brochures, agency newsletters, Annual Reports, direct mail, advertising, website content, e-blast and events that promote WACOSA's fundraising goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in fundraising, communication or public relations.
• Two years demonstrated experience with fund raising, annual giving, grant writing, special events, public relations or corporate communications.
• CRFE certification preferred.
• Major gifts and planned giving experience preferred.

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*WACOSA is a EE/AA Employer*

Job Type: Full-time Exempt

Pay: From $26.07 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $52,474.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Fundraising: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Cloud, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person