Fundraising Manager - Hybrid in TN

Fundraising Manager Job Description - Hybrid in TN

Reports to

CEO

Who is Persevere?

Persevere is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering justice-involved individuals through innovative workforce development and career preparation support services that give real access to quality employment in the technology industry. Specifically, Persevere provides technology training, career readiness instruction and support, wraparound case management, individualized job-based mentoring, and job placement services for justice-impacted individuals and people who are at risk for justice-involvement. 

Founded by and for people with lived experience with criminal justice, corrections, and poverty, Persevere understands the needs of the justice-impacted population as few organizations can, and our work embodies our commitment to reducing racial inequalities throughout all aspects of society and eliminating disproportionate minority contact and disproportionate minority confinement within the criminal justice system. As we have grown and expanded, we have focused on developing and executing strategies that continue to expand our mission of reducing racial disparities and inequalities, both as part of our work, and as well, our organization's practices regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Real Hope. Valuable Skills. Meaningful Opportunity.

Job Overview

As the driving force behind fundraising efforts, the Fundraising Manager, working under the guidance of the CEO,  plays a key role in ensuring the financial sustainability of an organization.  Responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program, this role oversees all fundraising activities, manages relationships with donors, plans fundraising events,and  seeks opportunities for financial support through grants, donations, and sponsorships.

This is a full-time salaried position with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, matching 401k and generous paid time off plan.  This is a hybrid role located in TN with occasional travel required.

Job Responsibilities

Develop fundraising strategies
Create innovative fundraising strategies and campaigns that align with the organization's goals 

Manage donor relationships
Identify, develop, and retain donors through stewardship and relationship building 

Ensure compliance
Ensure the organization complies with fundraising regulations, including donor privacy, tax, and charitable solicitation laws 

Train staff
Provide training and support to staff and volunteers on fundraising best practices and emerging technologies 

Coordinate with marketing
Work with the marketing team on communications to increase donor engagement and to update the  website to optimize the customer and  donor experience

Build partnerships
Research and identify potential corporate or governmental partnerships and grant funding opportunities 

Manage  the CRM
Select,  implement and maintain a Customer Relationship Management  system

Analyze data
Use data visualization tools to present fundraising performance insights to stakeholders 

Plan events
Collaborate with the CEO  to plan events and communications to increase donor engagement 

Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in business, nonprofit management, or a related field

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising with a proven history of securing unrestricted funding

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

We highly value

• Passion for and responsibility to the customer/partner

• Must be self-starting, hardworking and inquisitive

• Leadership through innovation in everything you do

• Passion for what you do and being self-reflective to improve

• Relentless commitment to win

• Personal and corporate integrity