Fundraising Manager

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Fundraising Manager Job Summary

Do you have years of experience coordinating fundraising efforts and a desire to make your community a little better? This organization is in need of a new fundraising manager who is not afraid to get his or her hands dirty and take risks. If hired, you will be leading a team of hard-working individuals who are all interested in seeing this non-profit succeed. You will always need to have on eye toward the future and determine which projects are worth continuing and which should be let go. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to make some tangible changes within the area.

Job Responsibilities

• Establish positive relationships with clients in every sector, including government representatives and members of the media
• Prepare monthly events
• Prepare press releases to submit to the local newspaper and ensure the release always goes up on the company website and social media accounts
• Assign duties to every member of the fundraising staff and periodically review those duties to make sure they are all progressing accordingly
• Pursue efforts to keep the non-profit’s public image positive, which can entail promoting events regularly
• Evaluate the effectiveness of specific events and advertising campaigns to determine which ones work well and which ones should be abandoned
• Attend special events put on by the non-profit, which can include parties or charity events, and speak with guests about the advantages of the organization
• Prepare budgets every quarter to determine what the fundraising department’s needs are going to be
• Formulate policies with the board of directors and sit in on meetings to help decide the overall direction of the non-profit

Job Skills & Qualifications Reqiured:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, fundraising or similar area
• At least two to five years of experience working in fundraising or public relations
• Experience leading a team to success

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Knowledge of relevant software

Benefits

Open for negotiation