Fund Development & Grants Manager

Job Title:Fund Development & Grants Manager

Department: Administration Prepared by: Human Resources

Reports To: ExecutiveDirector Date Prepared: January 2024

FLSA Status: Exempt, full-timeApproved by: Executive Director

Compensation: $95,000 to $110,000

Summary: The Fund Development Manager is responsible for leading the Development function at SVDP. This position is a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of neighbors. This position will focus on passion for causes that assist in alleviating poverty, immigrant needs, housing stability and food security.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities of this position shall include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop, implement and lead an annual fundraising plan.
• Maintain donor and foundation prospecting and cultivation processes.
• Identify and cultivate new and existing donors and foundation prospects through suggestions existing donors through targeted outreach, communications, and event strategies.
• Develop and coordinate year end appeal and other possible forms of communication related to fundraising
• Staffing/supporting fundraising committee of the board.
• Organize and lead the SVDP annual fund-raising event. Work with the Board and Staff to identify and secure event sponsorships, developing event program, securing venue and catering, and managing guest registration.
• 25% of the role will focus on Foundation and Government grants prospecting and writing.
• Prepare development communications, including emails to Board and committee members, meeting minutes, draft solicitation letters, quarterly donor updates or newsletters, and acknowledgement letters
• Database Management; Create reports from the database to assist and inform fundraising efforts.
• Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive donor communications. Excellent verbal communication skills (in-person and via telephone); ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of Board members, Staff, and other key stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to develop project work plans, handle multiple concurrent assignments, and meet deadlines
• Work with board members, fundraising committee members, event committee members and campaign committee members as appropriate.
• Work with the proper attitude that exemplifies the Society’s Statement of Values.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location:

Administrative Building, Georgetown.

Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred and at least 3 years of fundraising or related experience. It is highly desirable that experience includes at least two working in a not for profit environment (or equivalent)

Language Ability

Excellent oral, written and listening communication skills, organization skills and ability to prioritize and meet competing deadlines.

Math Ability

The individual in this position must have the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Must be able to understand common financial reports, payroll records, and cash management reports.

Reasoning Ability

The ability to solve practical problems quickly and in situations where there is limited standardization. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Computer proficiency using Microsoft Office software is required i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Familiarity with client-based software and email communications will be essential to regular communications and reporting.

Certificates and Licenses

None needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is conducted primarily in an office environment. The employee will conduct meetings and visits outside of the office as required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work with computers and other electronic equipment for prolonged periods and to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The position requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range, clear and understandable speech patterns, and the ability to hear in quiet as well as noisy environments. The position requires working in groups of two or more in close proximity.

St. Vincent de Paul is an Equal Opportunity Employer that supports equality and diversity.