Development and Donor Relations Manager

The Opportunity:

Lions Tigers & Bears is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Development and Donor Relations Manager (DDM). This position reports to the Founder/Director and is responsible for leading the fundraising activities of the organization and supervising all development office activities. The DDM will suggest improvements or additions to services or processes, including establishing expectations, goals and developing new opportunities for growth. In addition, facilitate the implementation of strategic projects and initiatives, provide oversight and support across disciplines (development, grants, outreach, membership, customer service, and marketing/communications).

Fundraising

· Creates new and innovative plans and evaluates each fundraising activity to ensure a strong return on investment in staff time and cost of production. Prepares income and expense budgets for each activity to present to the Director/Founder along with recommendations as needed.

· Refines fundraising plans to adopt strategies and campaigns that reflect the ideals of LTB.

· Manages the organization’s grants program, researching and following-up potential funding opportunities, draft grant proposals, take responsibility for reporting on the use of grant funds and keep the grant tracker worksheet up to date.

· Provides weekly and monthly update reports to the Director/Founder on fundraising successes and goal achievement.

· Stays current with non-profit fundraising best practices and develops a good working knowledge of LTB’s Development and gift processing policies and procedures.

· Become competent in utilizing LTB development software programs and analysis tools to manage budget and maximize fundraising income.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Hire, train and supervise staff members. Work with staff to develop mutually agreed-upon goals and objectives, holds staff members accountable, identifies and suggests ways to develop skills, monitors workflow, and provides periodic evaluations.

· Personally attend all special events as the key staff member overseeing the event.

· Ensure that LTB’s website is accurate with up-to-date information.

· Coordinate with any outside contractors for social media, fundraising/grant writing, website maintenance, and others as assigned.

· Work closely with Volunteer Coordinator, LTB staff and volunteers to ensure that volunteers are being recruited as needed for all events, trained, properly managed, and are recognized and appreciated for their important contributions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or a combination of relevant education and experience (e.g., Nonprofit Management, Business Administration).

• 3-5 years of fundraising experience with non-profit organization(s). Preference will be given to candidates whose experience is generalized and have touched all or most areas of professional development work.

• 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred.

• High computer literacy a must; must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows and databases.

• Knowledge of DonorPerfect (a plus), fundraising software and Donor management systems.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop team members. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

• Results orientated mindset with a track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising targets.

• High degree of sensitivity to confidential information, accuracy and attention to detail is essential.

• Valid CA Driver's License with a clean driving record required.