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STARVISTA

Development Manager

STARVISTA, San Carlos, California, United States, 94071


JOB TITLE:

Development Manager

DEPARTMENT:

Development

REPORTS TO:

Chief Operations Officer

POSITION STATUS:

Full-time, Exempt- 40hrs per week

SALARY:

$35-$38 per hour

DESCRIPTION:

StarVista is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has helped people of all ages throughout San Mateo County navigate life challenges for over 55 years. Our mental health, crisis intervention, youth housing, substance use, and early childhood services help thousands of individuals each year. StarVista’s services are rooted in strength-based, holistic practices and center diversity, equity and inclusion to ensure anyone who comes to StarVista can access support. StarVista’s values of respect, passion, partnerships, accountability, innovation and integrity foster an agency culture of support and growth.

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:

The Development Manager reports to the Chief Operations Officer, works closely with other members of the Development and Marketing team including the CEO, and engages with board members, volunteers, and donors through direct mail, in-person solicitation, events, and digital strategies.

Maintain and grow StarVista’s capacity for raising long-term, sustainable funds from individual and corporate donors through a structured, high-engagement major gifts program (a.k.a. Major Gifts Cultivation through our Visionary Program). Work closely with the COO, board of directors, members of the executive team, and program staff, to foster and preserve a culture of philanthropy across the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Leadership

Lead a team of agency leaders, board members, development and program staff, and volunteers, to maintain and strengthen a structured, major gifts program (a.k.a. Mission Advancement Initiative)

Set, prioritize, and manage scheduled program tasks (e.g. monthly planning meetings) engaging team members and ensuring deadlines and goals are met

Evaluate and report on fundraising outcomes to leadership on an ongoing basis, making recommendations

Manage and support development staff in donor engagement tracking/pipelines, acquiring client testimonials, content development (e.g. slide decks and scripts), community presentations, responding to program requests, and other tasks as assigned

Fundraising

Event Planning for 4 events a year, 3 friend-raising/point of entry/ awareness events and 1 annual fund-raiser.

Solicit and cultivate individual and corporate donors, including sponsorships

Ensure pledged gifts are honored on a monthly or annual basis, identify opportunities to increase or extend pledged gifts and engage in asking

Ensure accurate, up-to-date donor records are maintained in the database

Engagement

Fulfil the development event calendar including monthly, quarterly, and yearly events

Collaborate with development and marketing staff to coordinate and carryout scheduled tasks and events

Identify and work with vendors and manage the development budget

Host events and engage in and/or delegate follow-ups

Other Duties

Collaborate with marketing staff to produce content for newsletters, annual reports, blogs, event and campaign materials

Support grants staff as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Strong project management skills

Excellent networking and relationship building skills

Energetic and innovative

Strategic thinker with experience implementing new approaches

Collaborative team player

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Familiarity with standard office computer programs and donor databases

Deep understanding of and ability to communicate StarVista’s mission and values

Well-organized, able to prioritize deadlines, attend to details, and evaluate results

Provide thorough analysis and appropriate recommendations

Able to produce clear, positive internal and external communication material

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

2+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, funder relationship management, sponsorship or other related field.

Highly articulate with exceptional interpersonal, writing, and editing skills. Ability to motivate support for our programs.

Demonstrated knowledge of the fundraising process: cultivation, stewardship, the ask, and reporting.

Ability to showcase the impact of our programs on the issues and the people we serve.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Proven successful project management skills.

Ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with individuals and teams at all levels.

Display a positive attitude, and demonstrate presence, self-confidence, and good listening skills.

Embrace the mission, vision, and goals of StarVista and have a deep respect for the role of the agency and the clients that we serve.

Demonstrated commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Professional proficiency in Office365, video conferencing software, and knowledge of a CRM database.

BENEFITS:

*Benefits applicable only to benefit eligible employees working 20+ hours per week on a prorated basis

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic Life & AD&D

Flexible Spending Account / Dependent Care Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan (non-matching)

Sick Time

Vacation Time

Holiday Pay

Birthday Floating Holiday

We encourage you to apply if you think you would be a great fit but do not meet the preferred education/experience level. We welcome folks from all backgrounds and lived experiences and would love to learn more about how you may be a great fit for this role.

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