Resource Development Manager

Job Description

Friendly House

POSITION: Resource Development Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Cultivate New Resources

• Seek out new funding sources, contributions, and in-kind opportunities from local, regional, state and national sources. Work with staff in development of grants and requests for funds.
• Manage the grant calendar, oversee all grants/applications/sponsorships and ensure deadlines and reporting requirement are met.
• Coordinate the annual appeal drive, annual event and work with staff to coordinate program specific events (holiday baskets, back to school, family nights, etc.)

Enhance Relationships with Existing Resources

· Maintain communication with existing donors, partners, sponsors, funders and keep them informed about the success of programs, need for additional resources or ways to expand the relationship.

· Maintain donor database and coordinate all recognition of donations, grants, funds.

Market the Effectiveness

· Develop and maintain an intimate knowledge of programs and services of the agency.

· Utilize all forms of communication i.e. newsletters, brochures, fliers, social media, website, local media to tell the Friendly House story.

· Represent the agency in organizations specializing in fund development, public relations, marketing.

· Coordinate and supervise volunteers who assist with special events, fundraisers, and other related agency activities such as special mailings, newsletter distribution, etc.

· Maintain relationship with board members and staff and serve as a member of the agency management team.

· Represent Friendly House in one local service organization

Technical

• Understand the computer, phones, printers and software utilization for the entire agency. Serve as the primary contact for the outsourced technical services contractor.
• Responsible for agency data, including outcomes and attendance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

State and Friendly House Guidelines

• Understand and adhere to all policies as outlined in the Friendly House Personnel Policies handbook

Safety

· Be familiar with Friendly House’s and the State of Iowa’s safety procedures

· Be familiar with the Friendly House Disaster Preparedness Plan

Knowledge

• Understanding of nonprofits and the need for Resource Development
• Knowledge of human behavior and performances
• Knowledge of policies, procedures and strategies

Skills

• Communicate with others effectively
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Monitoring/assessing performance of yourself and others
• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions

Abilities

• Ability to communicate information and ideas
• Ability to listen and understand information through words and actions
• Ability to be proactive when looking at the environment to ensure it meets best practice standard
• Ability to work with others to achieve goals and contribute to a positive working environment

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate degree in Marketing, development or related field
• Experience in resource development and marketing, preferably in a nonprofit setting
• Computer expertise, especially using programs related to publishing, database, website design and social media

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Background Check/Fingerprinting
• Driver’s license in good standing
• Proof of current insurance coverage

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Friendly House reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet program and organizational needs as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $52,000