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Development Manager
Location:
Cambridge, MA
Description:
Who You Are: The Development Manager is an experienced, energetic, and forward-thinking leader who will be the organization's principal fundraiser and grant writer. What You Will Be Doing: Plan, manage, and execute all aspects of development efforts to achieve the company's strategic plan. Work closely with senior management to develop both short and long-term fundraising goals and strategies. Work with staff to develop and implement a cohesive communications plan to support the fundraising plan Establish specific activity goals for all phases of the donor/prospect life-cycle (cultivation, solicitation, closure and stewardship). Maintains a significant portfolio of leadership and principal gift prospects. Participate in the development of strategy and content for all development publications and events. May perform other duties as assigned. Nurture a culture of philanthropy and relationship building in collaboration with the Executive Director and Co-founders Implement a program of engagement and cultivation that strengthens the organization's relationships with donors and foundations, which deepens their engagement. Research and apply for grants to support the client's programs and students. Assist the executive Director with grant reports as needed. Prepare regular communication materials on the organization's progress to share with current donors and grantors. Our Ideal Candidate Has: Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of related work experience in an non-profit with significant major gifts or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced understanding of and familiarization with donor management systems. Demonstrated ability cultivating and soliciting major and principal-gift donors. Demonstrated ability using analytical tools to plan, measure, and evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising programs. Proven ability to lead staff and volunteers toward shared objectives in a complex and dynamic environment. A record of accomplishment of effective collaboration across traditional boundaries and roles. Demonstrated ability in personally and consistently closing six-figure or larger philanthropic gifts from donors. Demonstrated ability synthesizing and prioritizing information from a wide array of sources while maintaining an attention to detail and effectively managing overall workflow. Ability building and maintaining long-term donor relationships. An active listener with a successful track record of interacting with donors, foundations, volunteers and colleagues at the highest level Demonstrated ability to leverages relationships to implement strategic solicitation of donors for gifts of their full philanthropic capacity Additional Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team. Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast pace, start-up environment with multiple tasks and projects . Advanced attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills. Legal authorization to work in the United States. About Our Client: Our client is co-founded by Harvard Business School Professors Tarun Khanna and Karim Lakhani, develops leadership potential through a novel approach that provides fully-funded academic and leadership development resources to low-income, first-in-family college students around the world. The organization's one-year academic and leadership development program includes 1) interdisciplinary courses taught by world-class faculty and 2) beyond-the-classroom 'Extended Leadership Opportunities' that include mentorship, internships in the country of residence, academic scholarships to pursue activities that will assist Aspire alumni to uncover their untapped potential and Community Action Awards. Aspire enrolled 16,000 students in 2022 and plans to grow to enroll 1,000,000 students by 2027. Additional Information: Aspire offers a competitive salary; paid vacation, illness and personal time off; health insurance; life and ADD insurance and a 403b retirement investment plan. The Development Manager reports to the Executive Director 40 hours per week with occasional additional hours required in a fast pace, start-up environment . Although local staff typically work remotely Monday and Friday and in-person at Aspire's office in Cambridge, MA Tuesday - Thursday, remote is also possible. The organization is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans' status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Aspire Institute's equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits, and pay.
Company:
MP RPO
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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