Northern Virginia Family Service
Development Manager
Northern Virginia Family Service, Falls Church, Virginia, United States, 22042
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Northern Virginia Family Service
(NVFS) means doing work that matters every day because of the difference you will make in the lives of children and families in Northern Virginia. NVFS’ breadth, depth and scope of services offer the resources and support to ensure that everyone in need, at every stage of life, maximizes their potential and fully contributes to a thriving community. At Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS), we value every team member’s contribution and our collective impact on our clients and the community. NVFS is an equal opportunity employer, E-Verify participant and drug-free workplace.
Join the NVFS Family: We are looking to hire a Development Manager to join the NVFS Development and Communications team!
As the Development Manager, you will play an integral role in the successful implementation and ongoing fundraising efforts at NVFS. As the Manager, you will be responsible for partnering with the Director of Individual Giving and Senior Manager of Development to execute the individual giving strategy, including the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of new and existing donors. As the Manager, you will collaborate across the Development and Communications department to identify new prospects and opportunities to move donors through the donor pipeline.
Benefits and Compensation:
We want you to be well, have work/life flexibility, grow your career with us, and have the resources and support you need. Check out our comprehensive benefit offerings here in support of various dimensions of your wellbeing.
This position has a salary range in the low to mid 60s.
In this role, you will:
Support the Agency’s individual giving strategy, including assisting with the planning and carrying out of identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual giving prospects, with an emphasis on low to mid-level donors (under $999). Collaborate with development staff to help execute an effective and comprehensive annual giving strategy including direct mail, electronic fundraising, honor and memorial gifts, online giving days, donor engagement events, and emerging platforms. Work closely with the Director to elevate mid-level donors to major gift level and smoothly transition relationship management to Director, VP, or EVP as appropriate. Support donor stewardship on a weekly basis by conducting personal outreach to low and mid-level donors, coordinating new donor stewardship with the Development Assistant, collaborating on mass stewardship mail and email pieces, and identifying and assigning touchpoints to appropriate relationship managers on the team. Prepare prospect research, donor briefings, proposals, and presentations for donors as needed. Provide database and administrative support to Director, VP, and EVP to assist in portfolio management to ensure timely donor communication and engagement. Serve as an external ambassador for NVFS, representing the agency with various stakeholder groups and at community events as applicable. Support the planning and execution of NVFS donor engagement opportunities such as donor coffee hours, donor education events, acquisition events, stewardship/recognition events, and solicitation events like NVFS’ annual gala. Develop a deep understanding of NVFS programs and services and clients NVFS supports. Participate in regular supervision with supervisor and provide regular updates. Assist with other duties and special projects as requested. Your Background:
We understand that you may obtain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences.
At least two (2) years of related nonprofit fundraising or business development experience Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience preferred Strong written and oral communication skills Proficiency in working with database systems; experience with Raiser’s Edge a plus Strong relationship building, communication, project management, and analytical skills Highly organized, detail-oriented, team player able to work independently, collaboratively, and proactively Familiarity with digital communication and fundraising tools like Canva, Mailchimp, crowdfunding sites, peer-to-peer platforms, workplace giving third parties, and donor-advised fund providers a plus Oral and written fluency in English; additional language skills always welcome Digital and technical proficiency, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Supervisory experience preferred Additional Requirements:
Successful completion of background checks upon hire May be called upon to work beyond normal working Work is done primarily in an office and remote environment with some travel to community locations for events
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Northern Virginia Family Service
(NVFS) means doing work that matters every day because of the difference you will make in the lives of children and families in Northern Virginia. NVFS’ breadth, depth and scope of services offer the resources and support to ensure that everyone in need, at every stage of life, maximizes their potential and fully contributes to a thriving community. At Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS), we value every team member’s contribution and our collective impact on our clients and the community. NVFS is an equal opportunity employer, E-Verify participant and drug-free workplace.
Join the NVFS Family: We are looking to hire a Development Manager to join the NVFS Development and Communications team!
As the Development Manager, you will play an integral role in the successful implementation and ongoing fundraising efforts at NVFS. As the Manager, you will be responsible for partnering with the Director of Individual Giving and Senior Manager of Development to execute the individual giving strategy, including the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of new and existing donors. As the Manager, you will collaborate across the Development and Communications department to identify new prospects and opportunities to move donors through the donor pipeline.
Benefits and Compensation:
We want you to be well, have work/life flexibility, grow your career with us, and have the resources and support you need. Check out our comprehensive benefit offerings here in support of various dimensions of your wellbeing.
This position has a salary range in the low to mid 60s.
In this role, you will:
Support the Agency’s individual giving strategy, including assisting with the planning and carrying out of identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual giving prospects, with an emphasis on low to mid-level donors (under $999). Collaborate with development staff to help execute an effective and comprehensive annual giving strategy including direct mail, electronic fundraising, honor and memorial gifts, online giving days, donor engagement events, and emerging platforms. Work closely with the Director to elevate mid-level donors to major gift level and smoothly transition relationship management to Director, VP, or EVP as appropriate. Support donor stewardship on a weekly basis by conducting personal outreach to low and mid-level donors, coordinating new donor stewardship with the Development Assistant, collaborating on mass stewardship mail and email pieces, and identifying and assigning touchpoints to appropriate relationship managers on the team. Prepare prospect research, donor briefings, proposals, and presentations for donors as needed. Provide database and administrative support to Director, VP, and EVP to assist in portfolio management to ensure timely donor communication and engagement. Serve as an external ambassador for NVFS, representing the agency with various stakeholder groups and at community events as applicable. Support the planning and execution of NVFS donor engagement opportunities such as donor coffee hours, donor education events, acquisition events, stewardship/recognition events, and solicitation events like NVFS’ annual gala. Develop a deep understanding of NVFS programs and services and clients NVFS supports. Participate in regular supervision with supervisor and provide regular updates. Assist with other duties and special projects as requested. Your Background:
We understand that you may obtain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences.
At least two (2) years of related nonprofit fundraising or business development experience Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience preferred Strong written and oral communication skills Proficiency in working with database systems; experience with Raiser’s Edge a plus Strong relationship building, communication, project management, and analytical skills Highly organized, detail-oriented, team player able to work independently, collaboratively, and proactively Familiarity with digital communication and fundraising tools like Canva, Mailchimp, crowdfunding sites, peer-to-peer platforms, workplace giving third parties, and donor-advised fund providers a plus Oral and written fluency in English; additional language skills always welcome Digital and technical proficiency, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Supervisory experience preferred Additional Requirements:
Successful completion of background checks upon hire May be called upon to work beyond normal working Work is done primarily in an office and remote environment with some travel to community locations for events
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.