Development & Partnerships Manager

JOB TITLEDevelopment & Partnerships ManagerREPORTS TOExecutive Director – Hope Chest for Breast Cancer FoundationORGANIZATION DETAILSLocation: Hybrid | Wayzata, MNEmployment Type: Full-Time, ExemptSalary: $85,000-$90,000 annuallyBenefits: $500/month medical stipend (additional benefits may be added)MISSIONThe Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation's (HCBCF) mission is to ease the financial burden for individuals living in Minnesota with breast cancer, and their families, allowing them to focus on healing. We provide compassionate, direct support for essential needs like housing, transportation, utilities, and food.POSITION SUMMARYWe seek to hire a Development & Partnerships Manager who is responsible for donor fundraising, annual campaigns, and sponsorships that generate revenue and exposure for the foundation. This individual is a key member of our team and will work in close partnership with the Executive Director to:Manage donor engagement and stewardshipLead the execution of annual fundraising campaigns (such as Give to the Max and year-end appeals)Maintain and grow corporate sponsorships for eventsSupport partnerships related to cause-marketing and fundraising eventsCollaborate with marketing and communications partners for these areas (donor engagement, fundraising campaigns, sponsorships, and partnerships)DEVELOPMENTEffectively communicates the HCBCF mission and programs to donors, sponsors, partners, community partners, and corporations to raise funds for HCBCF's highest impact prioritiesIn partnership with the Executive Director, executes fundraising campaigns (e.g. Give to the Max, Year-End Appeal) and strategies to secure financial support from individuals and family foundations, as well as matching gifts from corporations, including sponsorships for events, third-party cause marketing relationships, and civic organizationsManages systems and processes to ensure coordinated donor engagement across all segmentsMonitors and analyzes donor fundraising outcomes (direct mail, events, and campaigns) and trendsIdentifies and cultivates new donor prospects to support annual fundraising goalsIncreases the number of quality donor prospects and existing donorsUpdates the database with call notes and new information about donorsWorks with the Executive Director to ensure understanding of the current program, identify opportunities for growth, and develop strategy to achieve that growthEnsures the accuracy and integrity of information collectedSPONSORSHIPSIn partnership with the Executive Director, responsible for maintaining and attracting sponsors for the events and programs to meet or exceed determined budgetsAttend meetings with active and prospective sponsors outlining the investment opportunities, follow-up emails and confirmation sheets to accounting, Hope Chest team, and events and marketing contractorsContinual communication with sponsorsManages sponsor deliverables by reviewing with the events contractor and marketing/communications contractorProvides post-event thank you flyer to all sponsorsAnalyzes sponsorship participation to inform the organization's next steps and fiscal planningFINANCIALTracks progress toward assigned budget items to ensure fundraising goals are met and expenses are not exceededReport on any budget variances to the Executive DirectorMaintains a working knowledge of development revenue goals within the overall organizational budgetPrepare reports for Executive Director and board meetings as neededMARKETING/COMMUNICATIONSWorks with Hope Chest staff with the goal of broadening our donors and corporate businesses for the cause marketing events and programsCollaborates with marketing/communication contractor on strategy, messaging, and creative for annual campaigns, outreach/donor activation, social media, events, and newslettersDevelops and sustains a network of broad local support through networking, attending special events, and building relationships with organizations and individuals who can support the work of HCBCFRepresents HCBCF at industry, donor, and cause marketing eventsIn collaboration with the Executive Director and marketing/communication contractor, develop content for the fundraising campaigns and newsletters pertaining to fundraising activitiesBOARD OF DIRECTORSProvides regular development updates and reports to the Executive DirectorPrepare development updates and materials to support the Executive Director's engagement with the Board regarding fundraising participation and sponsorship effortsOTHEROther duties as needed or assignedREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 3 to 5 years of full-time experience in nonprofit development/fundraisingMinimum of 3 years full-time experience in creating and managing giving campaigns (year-end, matching, Give to the Max)Minimum of 3 years' full-time experience in raising and developing annual corporate sponsorshipsBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred, or certification programPrior experience securing gifts from new donors and growing donor giftsThe ability and/or proven evidence to:Communicate at an advanced level, oral or writtenExhibit strong phone skills, for example: warm tone, good speaking cadence, clear and articulate speechParticipate in a teamwork-driven environmentDemonstrate proficiency in building relationshipsExhibit effective interpersonal skills that demonstrate tact, patience, and courtesyUtilize Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge or other similar CRM systems with proficiencyManage time and task completion effectivelyHandle tasks independentlyPREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL QUALIFICATIONSPlanned giving developmentFundraising experience for corporate/private sponsorshipsMarketing experienceHow to ApplyQualified candidates should submit a résumé and a brief cover letter detailing their interest in the role and alignment with Hope Chest's mission to:foundation@hopechest.com#J-18808-Ljbffr