What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Manager position at The Arc?
The Arc of Palm Beach County is a dynamic, community-based nonprofit serving and advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our dedicated and caring team members provide support that helps over 3,500 children, teens, and adults to live, learn, work, and thrive.
Position Summary :
This position reports to the Chief Advancement Officer and is responsible for supporting the CAO, focusing on gift processing, database management, donor relations, and event coordination for The Arc of Palm Beach County.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Support the team, including scheduling meetings, making phone calls, and coordinating events.
- General administrative duties include drafting communications, managing mailings, customer service, preparing reports, and maintaining appropriate filing systems.
- Provide administrative support in donor management and stewardship.
- Manage the timely acknowledgment of gifts and ensure that all types of donations (cash, pledges, matching gifts, and planned gifts) are appropriately documented.
- Ensure data integrity through accurate data entry and ongoing clean-up efforts.
- Coordinate the production and distribution of recurring appeals and stewardship materials.
- Assist with writing and editing acknowledgments, donor news, reports, and proposals.
- Collaborate with various departments to plan special events.
- Communicate with donors in person, on the phone, and by email.
- Process incoming and outgoing mail.
- Maintain calendar of deadlines for events, proposals, and reports.
- Contribute to the visibility of the organization by representing The Arc at events.
- Special projects and other tasks as assigned.
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We have a culture of compassionate team members and excellent Benefits :
