Development Manager

Development Manager – Marketing

Company Overview:
Chrysalis Center Inc. is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to providing social services and developing affordable housing for individuals facing poverty, mental health challenges, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, incarceration release, and homelessness. We strive to empower communities through compassionate support and transformative programs.

Job Summary: The
Development Manager - Marketing
- is a creative and organized self-starter who is interested in helping a mission-driven nonprofit thrive and grow. This position will play a critical role in marketing and communications, fundraising support and philanthropic events at Chrysalis Center. The Development Manager is responsible for developing and assisting in the growth of various programs and part of ensuring revenue goals are met. The Development Manager is a full-time position that reports directly to the Director of Development and Communications.

The Development Manager is responsible for assisting in the development of creating and writing marketing and communication collateral (newsletters, e-news emails, etc.) for Chrysalis Center. As well as overseeing all social media accounts for the organization. This will include researching, writing, editing, proofing, and publishing information that effectively and accurately supports the organization's marketing and communications goals and objectives.

In addition, the Development Manager will provide general administrative support to the Director of Development and Communications and collaborate closely to identify and execute strategic opportunities that increase fundraising revenue. This role will actively support donor cultivation and stewardship efforts, assist with fundraising initiatives and campaigns, and contribute to strategies that strengthen agency funding. Experience or a willingness to proactively seek out and cultivate relationships that lead to increased agency funding and/or grant writing is a strong plus.

Strong interaction with the community and other Chrysalis Center departments including finance. In addition to being a positive team player, the candidate needs to be able to work independently, anticipate needs/challenges, problem solve, and have strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with planning and executing special donor-related events, including managing guest lists, registration, mail mergers, budgets, acknowledgment letters, marketing materials and database.

Provide leadership in planning the Empty Bowls Event and provide major support of planning, execution and record keeping of fundraising events such as Butterfly Bash
and other various fundraisers & stewardship events throughout the year. This also includes coordinating vendors and volunteers for various events.

Act as a liaison to build and maintain relationships with community groups, such as the Chambers of Commerce, Elks, local business associations, faith-based organizations and neighborhood or resident associations to enhance the impact and visibility of our department's work.

Assist with creating and mailing donor appeals.

Works with Chrysalis program staff to identify beneficiary stories that can be used to create compelling donation solicitations and marketing materials.

Create a quarterly newsletter for the agency.

Create and execute digital and print newsletters for organization and assist with other publicity.

Oversee day-to-day social media platforms for organization (Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn) and help maintain organization's website.

Provides back-up support to Director of Development & Communications as needed.

10.   Fulfill other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and prior experience working in the non-profit industry. Experience in donor

relations and interacting with volunteers a plus.

Experience with special events and events planning

Experience with creation of marketing and communication materials and social media. Familiarity with graphic design skills helpful such as Canva.

Occasional night and/or evening work required during special events.

Additional training in computer donor database applications, and proficiency in Excel.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Strong organizational skills.

Self-starter, team player.

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, current registration, and insurance.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Understands and abides by all agency policies and procedures.

Maintains strong professional boundaries, always using discretion. Demonstrates ability to follow Donor Bill of Rights, maintaining confidentiality of donor information as well as agency matters.

Facilitates and initiates personal interactions to build positive relationships in formal and informal settings on behalf of the agency.

Provide friendly, donor-centered customer service and represent the agency and our mission in a professional and positive manner.

Demonstrates excellent organizational, time management skills and writing skills.

Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, presenting accurate information clearly and in a concise manner in verbal and written format.

Maintains and demonstrates a thorough understanding of agency mission and values as well as current knowledge of all client demographics and programs.

Job Type
: Full-time

Pay
: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits
:

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·       Dental insurance

·       Health insurance

·       Paid time off

·       Vision insurance

Work Location
: In person

Contact Information:

·       Summer Sivetz, Director of Development & Communications

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