Development Manager (Washington DC)

at  American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association is seeking a fundraising professional to develop and steward corporate and individual relationships. Primary duties will include the development and stewardship of existing and new corporate partners, individuals and volunteers. This individual will identify new opportunities to grow portfolio engagement across all fundraising channels to increase revenue, including corporate partnerships, commercial co-ventures, special events and individual giving. A successful candidate will manage and steward a portfolio of corporate and individual relationships and work as a team player to drive growth that achieves our mission and revenue goals. This position is accountable for significant revenue targets.
The ideal candidate must have proven success in fundraising and/or sales and relationship management. Exceptional organizational and written and verbal communication skills are necessary for this position, as is the ability to multitask, meet deadlines and achieve results in a team environment.
This is a remote, work from home opportunity, but the individual must live in the designated market in order to attend in-person meetings and events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of nonprofit, fundraising and/or sales experience preferred
• Established success in fundraising and nonprofit leadership
• Proven track record of success in account management and developing corporate partnerships that result in exceeding revenue targets
• Knowledge of product marketing/sales concepts
• Outcome-driven, with the ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in computer-based information systems
• Ability to work some nights and weekends
• Must live within 100 miles of either Baltimore, MD or the Washington DC area

• Support development team through high touch phone calls and written correspondence to produce positive fundraising results
• Support development team fundraising targets through exceptional follow up, stewardship strategies and customer service
• Generate prospect leads and provide research for Development Team
• Provide excellent donor and event participant support by answering and providing solutions to questions, concerns and training needs
• Assist with writing, editing, and packaging funding proposals
• Track and manage contract deliverables
• Assist with planning and implementing fundraising stewardship events and other event logistics as needed
• Manage prospect data in CRM and donor mailings
• Implement local social media strategy
• General administrative support, including serving as a liaison to the service center, processing payables and receivables, assisting with budget entry
• Ensure compliance with ADA policies, including risk management, event and cash handling, and financial controls
• Graphic design experience helpful
• Demonstrate integrity, collaboration, and stewardship
• Other duties as assigned