Development Manager - Austin

ABOUT JEREMIAH PROGRAM

Jeremiah Program (JP) is a nonprofit organization helping single mothers invest in themselves so they can thrive and take steps towards economic mobility by helping them access higher education, affordable childcare, housing, skills training and career development. JP envisions a world where poverty is no longer feminized; where race is not divorced from gender; where career and financial opportunities are not gentrified; and where women who experience poverty not only hold a seat at the table but hold the mic and curate the agenda.

Jeremiah Program offers one of the nation’s most successful strategies for disrupting poverty, two generations at a time. At JP, we believe that no mother should have to make the untenable choice between investing in herself or supporting her children. Our holistic approach invites single mothers into the leadership tent and encourages families to bring all of their identities to bear in achieving their goals in pursuit of economic mobility.

Founded in 1993, this year JP is supporting over 2,000 moms and kids across nine residential and non-residential campuses: Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Brooklyn, Fargo, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Rochester.

POSITION SUMMARY

In partnership with the Development Director, the Development Manager is responsible for managing significant aspects of fundraising and development activities for the campus, particularly focused on individual giving, the annual fund and fundraising events.

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Manager  will be charged with cultivating relationships with  a 200 mid-range donor & prospect portfolio contributing at the $500-$7,500 level. In addition to a focus on stewarding and securing gifts, the Development Manager will lead acquisition and retention efforts with a focus on first time donor retention. 

In collaboration with campus Development Director, the Development Manager provides organization, production, and maintenance of annual fundraising materials and data; and collaborates with the development staff on initiatives, while reflecting the Jeremiah mission, and encompassing the values, vision, and purpose of the program. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Individual Giving and Annual Fund Leadership

• Lead the overall management and implementation of the Annual Giving program, meeting the goal for annual fund dollars raised in support of the general operating budget.
• Implement fundraising and stewardship activities for Jeremiah Program, including identification, cultivation, and stewardship of potential donors from various constituents’ groups, internal and external.
• In conjunction with Development Team members, participate in the market research, planning, and implementation of activities, appeals, and follow-up for individual.
• Coordinate production and mailings (both electronic and print) of appeals and stewardship initiatives with Campus Development Team and National Advancement Team.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation and publishing of all solicitation mailings in collaboration with Development Team members and the Communications Team, when needed.
• Create and implement a volunteer stewardship plan.
• Engage in direct donor solicitation through multiple channels, including various social media platforms.
• Create and manage a matching gift program.

Development Operations & Data Management

• Embody and adhere to development/fundraising best practices, staying up to date on new approaches that ensure the effectiveness of local development operations.
• Maximize database functionality and ensure JP-wide coordination and consistency by working in close partnership with Campus Support Team to identify new and better ways of using the database
• Using Raiser’s Edge to manage and implement the appeal process and effectively and efficiently guide the prospecting, cultivation and solicitation of donors.
• Generate fundraising and donor reports for individual and institutional donors.
• Conduct research and create reports to identify potential doors, monitor goals and track progress.
• Collaborate with Development Team members on the integration of Raiser’s Edge in initiatives and strategies.
• Deposits log entry for donations and sends acknowledgement letters

Special Events & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with the Development team and the Campus Support Team nationally in the management and implementation of organization special events, including large annual events or any other signature fundraiser, recognizing the cultivation of donors at all stages.
• Coordinate and steward corporate and other sponsorship donors for Campus signature events.
• Attend events that include local campuses as well as JP-wide.
• Participate in Development Team meetings, seminars, workshops, events, including Board and Board committees as deemed necessary. Leverage volunteers and interns to increase organizational capacity.
• Serve as liaison to Propel, the Development Team, and the overall organization
• Manage Propel and their activities, events and initiatives.
• Incorporate donor, partner and stakeholder trends, philanthropy, initiatives/events and cultivation into overall organizational goals and objectives

Other Duties as Assigned: This job description provides a comprehensive overview of the role's responsibilities, but it's important to note that duties, responsibilities, and activities may evolve with or without prior notice.