Part-time Nonprofit Development Manager

Job Summary: Oakland Literacy Council (OLC) is a small nonprofit in Pontiac with a 40-year history that pairs trained volunteer tutors with adult learners throughout Oakland County to improve their reading, math, English language, and digital literacy skills. We seek a small-shop development manager with experience in all facets of fundraising, including grant writing, direct mail/email solicitations, fundraising dinners, and individual donor stewardship. We have an active Board Events Committee, the start of a Development Committee, and an established donor database using Little Green Light. The successful candidate will serve as the agency's Development Officer at 28 hours/week and will work directly with the Executive Director to create and implement a balanced, diverse fundraising program positioned for growth.

This job will be ideal for you if you...

• Are a highly organized, hands-on individual used to handling multiple tasks at the same time.
• Are a self-starter who can keep projects moving and solve challenges that arise.
• Have a "development mindset" that can generate fresh ideas about cultivating new donors and deepening relationships with existing ones.
• Are a strong writer who can craft persuasive content for various platforms and needs.
• Are tech savvy, able to leverage tools to work efficiently and creatively.
• Desire a flexible schedule with some remote work hours.

Responsibilities:

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship:

• Expand the donor base by identifying new prospects and by helping the Executive Director build relationships through outreach activities.
• Work to increase corporate giving and sponsorship; together with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, recruit and manage a Sponsorship Committee that will identify new sponsorships.
• Develop and execute activities to deepen relationships with current individual donors to increase giving.
• Identify and coordinate third-party fundraising opportunities.
• Acknowledge donors and create stewardship activities to build relationships.
• Draft, design, and mail appeals to individual donors, both print and online.
• With input from staff, gather story ideas and take photographs for use across platforms, and develop messaging for donor newsletters.

Grant Management:

• Maintain a grant calendar with application and reporting deadlines.
• Work with the Executive Director to submit grant applications; establish relationships with grant officers.
• Create grant reports to donors as required.

Event Support:

• Plan and carry out key aspects of planning our annual fundraising dinner and other fundraising events in coordination with the volunteer event committee chair and other staff members;

Database Management:

• Maintain our online donor database with accurate records
• Anticipate donor needs and respond to donor questions.
• Ensure that donor acknowledgement letters are sent.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, preferably in Marketing, Communications or a related field.
• Experience working in a nonprofit, particularly in small-shop development, communications, or marketing.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva or similar graphics program; familiarity with CRM software is a plus.

Hours and Compensation:

• Hours: 28 hours/week, with one day a week remote, occasional evening responsibility.
• Compensation: $30-32/hour, Paid Time Off.

To apply, submit a cover letter explaining why you're a great fit and your resume to Laurie Weeks. This position will remain open until filled.