Fundraising Manager

About Us 

If you’re looking to work at an organization that prides itself on understanding the importance of a work-life balance, you’ve come to the right place. 

MJE is a Non-Profit that aims to end neighborhood violence by empowering mothers and youth to challenge the normalization of violence. We provide trauma-informed services that support those impacted by community violence and recognize that our employees need just as much support as our clients. 

The Fundraising Manager plays a pivotal role in driving revenue growth, overseeing fundraising events, managing the individual donor program, and building sustainable funding streams. Reporting directly to the CEO, this position is responsible for developing and executing fundraising strategies, cultivating donor relationships, and overseeing volunteer engagement to ensure the continued success and growth of MJE’s programs. This is an in-person role requiring regular travel within the assigned region, with occasional evening and weekend work for events and donor meetings.

Performance-Based Bonus:

• This position includes a bonus structure based on meeting and exceeding annual fundraising goals.
• Performance metrics will be outlined and reviewed regularly with the CEO.  

Who You Are 

• You have a passion for helping others and a talent for connecting with people. 
• You’re curious, outcome-driven, and love to problem-solve. 
• You have a gentle yet impactful method of achieving goals. 
• You have a positive approach, a can-do attitude, and a sense of humor! 

What You Will Do 

Revenue Generation and Donor Program Management

• Develop and execute fundraising strategies to achieve and exceed revenue targets set by the CEO and Development Team.
• Manage and grow MJE’s Individual Donor Program, including annual giving, major donor cultivation, and donor stewardship initiatives.
• Plan, manage, and execute signature fundraising events, including Black History Breakfast, Mother’s Day Luncheon, MAV National Conference, MJE Holiday Celebration, and other fundraising initiatives.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and philanthropic partners.
• Secure monetary sponsorships and increase sponsorship contributions annually.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase donor retention and acquire new donors.
• Monitor and report on donor engagement metrics and revenue outcomes.

Event Management and Execution

• Plan and oversee logistics for all fundraising events to ensure seamless execution.
• Work closely with vendors, venues, and municipalities to manage event-related logistics.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteer committees and day-of-event volunteers.
• Develop event budgets and ensure expenses remain within allocated budgets.
• Monitor event performance, evaluate outcomes, and identify areas for improvement.
• Communicate fundraising impact and success stories to stakeholders, donors, and community members.

Volunteer Recruitment and Management

• Build and lead event committees to support fundraising goals.
• Recruit, train, and motivate volunteers to actively participate in fundraising initiatives.
• Foster strong relationships with key volunteers and stakeholders to drive event success.
• Develop volunteer recognition programs to enhance engagement and retention.

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship

• Implement personalized stewardship plans for major donors and event sponsors.
• Organize donor appreciation initiatives, events, and touchpoints to build long-term relationships.
• Develop and manage fundraising communication materials, including appeals, thank-you letters, and impact reports.
• Represent MJE at events and in donor-facing meetings.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

• Ensure all fundraising initiatives and events are inclusive, equitable, and accessible to diverse communities.
• Proactively build relationships with diverse stakeholders and partners.

Administrative and Reporting

• Track and analyze donor data, event performance, and fundraising outcomes using CRM systems (Salesforce, Donor Drive, Virtuous).
• Prepare fundraising performance reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and innovative fundraising strategies.
• Collaborate with the Development Team on corporate and foundation giving strategies.

Social Media and Marketing

• Collaborate with the Marketing Communications Manager to develop and execute digital marketing strategies, create engaging content, and ensure consistent messaging across platforms.
• Monitor social media analytics and leverage email and social media ads to optimize reach, boost event attendance, and increase donations.

Candidate Requirements 

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising with a proven track record of revenue growth.
• Experience managing an Individual Donor Program and growing major gifts.
• Demonstrated success in planning and executing large-scale fundraising events.
• Proven track record securing monetary sponsorships and managing corporate partnerships.
• Experience with volunteer recruitment, training, and management.
• Background in marketing communications and social media management

Skills

• Strong donor cultivation and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce, Donor Drive, Virtuous) and fundraising software.
• Strong project management and event planning skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and other business tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Comfort with public speaking in front of both small and large audiences.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work evenings and weekends for events and meetings.
• Regular travel within assigned service area.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds for event setup and breakdown.

Why Join Our Team?

• Unlimited coffee and snacks!
• Small Office Environment; non-corporate setting! 
• Work with a diverse group of people! 
• Annual staff outing!
• Shorter Fridays with no pay decrease!
• 12 paid Holidays!
• Wellness Workshops!
• Delicious complimentary pop-up lunches!

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• In-person position

 Ability to Commute/Relocate

• Primarily Hyde Park, MA – some commute to our Roxbury office as needed

Benefits 

• Health insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• Employee assistance program 
• Generous Paid time off 
• 401(k) 
• 401(k) matching 
• Flexible Schedule

Racial Equity

Research suggests that qualified women and Black, Indigenous people of color may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals with the skills necessary to thrive at MJE to apply for this role.

Constituent leadership is central to the mission of Mothers for Justice and Equality and is highlighted in our current strategic plan. As such, we’re seeking to more fully represent our community and constituencies, particularly Black and other marginalized people in Boston and nationally, to amplify those voices and provide an opportunity for our constituency to participate in the overall direction and leadership of the organization. As such, we actively encourage candidates from broadly diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds to apply.

Mothers for Justice and Equality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000