Description
About our organization:
The Friendship Center is the #1 community resource for addressing and preventing domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in Lewis and Clark, Broadwater and Jefferson Counties. We serve clients of all genders and backgrounds through free and confidential services including shelter, advocacy, education and outreach. Our mission is to be a safe haven for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, while empowering every person in our community to flourish in relationships free from violence and intimidation. We do our work so that every person in the tri-county area can thrive in safe and healthy relationships. To learn more, visit our website www.thefriendshipcenter.org.Summary: This is a full-time, hourly position. The Development Manager manages and implements the organization’s fundraising and donor engagement activities in support of annual development goals. This position oversees donor database management, fundraising reporting and analysis, donor stewardship, and fundraising events; supervises development staff; coordinates grant writing activities; and collaborates with communications staff and organizational leaders on fundraising materials, donor engagement, cultivation, and solicitation. The Development Manager works across the organization to support effective fundraising practices and strengthen donor relationships.
Supervisor: Executive Director
Pay Range: $29-31.25/hour depending on experience, plus benefits. Employees are eligible for life insurance, retirement with 6% employer contribution after one year of employment, vacation, and sick/wellness leave. Employees who work more than 30 hours are eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance.
To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to kim.p@thefriendshipcenter.org
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement the annual development plan
- Use donor data and agency values to guide decisions
- Implement strategies to improve donor retention, acquisition, and engagement
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of donor data and fundraising records
- Oversee donor database management, including data entry, donor interactions, report preparation, analysis, donor segmentation, and donor prospecting
- Prioritize donor stewardship, including timely gift acknowledgements
- Plan and execute the annual fundraising luncheon and other fundraising and donor appreciation events
- Supervise and support the work of the Development Coordinator and the Stewardship and Volunteer manager
- Manage contracted grant writer on development of grant proposals, reports, budgets, and other materials.
- Work with Communications Specialist to produce written and digital donor communications, appeals, newsletters, annual reports, and other fundraising materials, ensuring fundraising communications accurately and respectfully communicate the organization’s mission and impact.
- Manage executive director’s donor relationship assignments
- Collaborate with staff across the organization to support fundraising and donor engagement.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Core Competencies
- Experience in nonprofit fundraising
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Experience with special event planning and management
- Strong organizational skills with acute attention to detail
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and social media platforms required; experience with Canva and Wix or similar web platform preferred.
- Ability to navigate situations which may have personal and professional conflict.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Desire for growth through professional development and training.
Other Requirements
- Ability to completely understand and maintain strict adherence to confidentiality, safety procedures, and advocate privilege
- Must be able to perform physical labor as needed, such as setting up events and lifting supplies
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Possess a valid Montana driver’s license and automobile liability insurance
- Successful background check required
