Development Manager

Description

Blue Ridge CASA for Children (BRCASA) seeks a full time, creative and motivated development professional who has primary responsibility for internal and external development-related activities and communications for the organization.

Job Description

The Development Manager is responsible for cultivating and stewarding donor relationships, with the primary goal of substantially expanding and improving the fundraising performance of the organization. The Development Manager works closely with the team to create fundraising proposals, impact reports, social media posts, stewardship communications, and other written materials in support of BRCASA’s development efforts. The ideal candidate enjoys playing a crucial role in a small, highly collaborative team but is also comfortable working independently and taking ownership of projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on appealing to varied audiences and is mission-driven.

Job Duties

• Translate BRCASA’s work into appealing messaging for a wide variety of audiences, including impact pieces, appeals, and cases for support
• Prepare correspondence from the CEO to donors and prospects
• Together with program staff, prepare stewardship reports, materials, and correspondence to communicate impact to donors
• Develop and manage BRCASA’s gift acknowledgment plan
• Cultivate and steward donor relationships, with an emphasis on in-person contact as much as is feasible
• Organize and execute donor and fundraising events
• Draft and manage the dissemination of the impact report and annual appeal letter
• Partner with program team to produce content/stories/blogs/social media content with donor stewardship focus that aligns with BRCASA messaging
• Serve as the primary administrator of donor database, entering data and running reports
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills Required

• Demonstrate an affinity for the mission of BRCASA
• A highly personable candidate who genuinely enjoys meeting and building personal relationships within BRCASA programmatic and philanthropic bases
• Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles
• Superior writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to appeal to multiple and varied audiences
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to produce high-quality work against a deadline
• Management of multiple projects on an ongoing basis
• Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising best practices
• A team player who values collaboration
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
• Interest in contributing to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace

Work Schedule

• Flexible schedule (Staff work Monday-Friday, Core Hours 10-3. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.)

Additional Info

Preferred Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in nonprofit development
• Familiarity with Network for Good
• InDesign, Canva and video making experience

Benefits:

• Paid time off (15 days of PTO, 17 paid holidays, 15 sick days annually)
• Flexible schedule (Staff work Monday-Friday, Core Hours 10-3. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.)
• Health insurance
• Ability to work remotely
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Disability insurance

COVID-19 considerations:

• BRCASA follows recommendations from the CDC and Virginia Department of Health to limit the spread of COVID-19.