Development Manager
Mission and Statement of RecoveryWorks
- The mission of RecoveryWorks is to create and support the recovery, community, and resource connection alongside our un-housed neighbors.
- About Us: RecoveryWorks is designed to provide effective and comprehensive services to those who are un-housed or at imminent risk of homelessness in an effort to end their cycle of homelessness and promote health, wellbeing and community engagement. These supports include a 30-day acute medical respite program; direct access to emergency and ongoing comprehensive services including education, vocation and job training opportunities, primary and behavioral healthcare, acquisition of income, benefits and entitlements through our Navigation Center and transitional Bridge housing. The program staff works as a team to ensure continuity of care.
The Development Manager will work closely with the Director of Development and Communications to support and execute an annual work plan that includes revenue generation, special event fundraising, donor engagement, database management, and community relations to achieve fundraising priorities and goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- In partnership with the Development and Communications Director, develop and execute annual actions plans to successfully reach quarterly and annual metrics and deliverables.
- Coordinate fundraiser event logistics. Responsibilities could include developing and monitoring event project timelines and implementation. Negotiate with vendors to achieve favorable prices that ensure adherence to established budget. Execute constituent engagement plan using various electronic systems.
- Continually monitor and update constituent database; develop and run reports to facilitate donor engagement and stewardship.
- Coordinate the implementation of e-communications and mass mailings as needed.
- Support the Development Director in the execution of the Homeless Contribution Tax Credit Program. Responsibilities could include data intake, data monitoring, and reporting.
- Serve as a point of contact between staff, leadership, partners, donors and other people. This will include working across a variety of communication platforms like email, video conferencing, and instant messaging to collaborate with colleagues and engage with customers.
- Responsible for all mailing lists. This includes renewals, invitations, direct mail correspondence, mail mergers and other administrative responsibilities.
- Research and schedule community presentations to raise the profile of RecoveryWorks and grow corporate and individual donors. Support the Development Director to research, cultivate, steward and advance relationships with corporate partners.
- Continually update the communications calendar to support the successful dissemination of weekly social media posts and monthly newsletters.
- Continually monitor government, private foundations, and corporations to update RecoveryWorks’ grant calendar. Prepare sections of grant applications or reports upon request. Continally update population data resources, and work with program staff to capture program goals and deliverables to author compelling grant applications.
- Respond to inquiries, facilitate information transfer, and monitor project outcomes for RW contractors, board members, staff leadership and community partners.
- Research industry trends, prospective accounts, and other topics as needed.
- Actively participate in building a culture of philanthropy by building dynamic and impactful volunteers and engaged staff members.
- Complete special projects as assigned by the Development and Communications Director.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, in marketing or related fields preferred.
- One or two years of fundraising experience preferred with proven experience recruiting and coordinating volunteers.
- Goal-oriented with the ability to work as a part of a team and independently.
- Successful collaborative skills working with a variety of groups (including volunteers). Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills. A team player with a positive attitude; comfortable working with all levels of staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Superb organizational and time management skills with an excellent attention to detail and independent follow through in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
- Ability to translate marketing and branding initiatives at the community level.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Other duties as assigned.
Compensation & Benefits:
Full-time Exempt Position
Salary Range: $ 62,000 - $ 67,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits; Paid time off including PTO, Health and Paid Holidays.
RecoveryWorks is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, military status or any other applicable status protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Fundraising: 1 year (Required)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Lakewood, CO 80214 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lakewood, CO 80214: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lakewood, CO 80214