Development Manager

4 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Apna Ghar Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTIONDEVELOPMENT MANAGER – (PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS)

Status: Full Time, Exempt

Benefits: Employer Covered Healthcare (Medical, Vision and Dental) for employee and dependents, health savings plan, generous PTO and flexible time, 403(b) retirement plan, and a congenial and supportive work environment.

Hybrid Position

AGENCY OVERVIEW:

Apna Ghar provides critical, comprehensive, culturally competent services, and conducts outreach and advocacy across communities to end gender violence. We aim to empower survivors, engage communities and elevate the issue of gender violence to realize gender and racial justice.

For more information, please visit www.apnaghar.org and on social media @ApnaGharInc

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Development Manager is a proven fundraiser responsible for developing strategies to secure individual, foundation and corporate gifts for Apna Ghar. They are responsible for developing and managing a prospect portfolio aimed at increasing private partnerships and giving. Apna Ghar is in growth mode and the Development Manager plays a critical role in ensuring successful fundraising for organizational growth and development. Competence and results for this position will be measured against organizational goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).

The Director of Development reports to Apna Ghar’s Director of Development.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serve as a key fundraiser for growing, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio for private giving
  • Research and identify new prospects, and maintain accurate tracking of new and existing partnerships
  • Lead preparation of development-related communication including campaigns, correspondence, proposals, spreadsheets, reports and briefing memos among other communications
  • Develop and participate in strategic donor engagement opportunities, including but not limited to events for select donors/prospects in the portfolio, newsletter features, and larger donor recognition events
  • Effectively partner and coordinate with external stakeholders, agency leadership, development staff, and staff across the agency
  • Invoke the position and development department with an entrepreneurial spirit and outlook to ensure growth
  • Develop and implement cold calling, sales and promotion focused strategies as needed
  • Develop and update major gifts and recurring donor programs for the agency
  • Create new opportunities to promote the agency and to fundraise
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

  • Higher education in gender studies, social work, social sciences, business administration, nonprofit management or equivalent mix of education and experience

Experience:

  • Five years or more of proven experience leading development or similarly relevant role
  • Strong skills in planning, organizing, directing and coordinating a wide variety of activities
  • Experience developing policies and plans, analyzing data, making sound recommendations and adopting effective courses of action
  • Deep understanding of business functions such as Finance, Budgeting, Programs and Grants Management
  • Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
  • Five or more years of direct experience with survivors of gender-based violence or other vulnerable populations
  • Demonstrated commitment to social change
  • Experience working with diverse populations in culturally competent settings
  • Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills; and ability to participate in public events and group settings
  • Excellent conflict management and resolution skills
  • Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent collaboration, teamwork and teambuilding skills
  • Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with supervisors, peers, direct reports, and external stakeholders

Licenses/Certification:

  • 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training required within 6 months of employment. This can be obtained through Apna Ghar at no cost

Computer and software knowledge:

  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel. Powerpoint)
  • Strong skills in database and systems management
  • Familiarity with design software as well as survey tools

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • This position operates primarily in an office environment but work offsite is required for meetings, workshops, advocacy events etc.
  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 40 pounds
  • Travel between the main office and other locations may be required.
  • Occasional evening, night and weekend hours are required

APPLICATION PROCESS:

  • Apna Ghar is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ qualified individuals. Apna Ghar does not discriminate against any individual with respect to the terms and conditions of employment based on that individual’s race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, housing status, immigration status or any other non-merit factor protected under state, local or federal laws. Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all personnel actions such as recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, training, transfer, termination, and opportunities for training. Apna Ghar is committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and valued member of the team.

Please send your resume and cover letter to employment@apnaghar.org

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