Development Manager

Greenleaf Job Training Services is a non-profit organization that helps job seekers to find and keep meaningful employment by providing vocational training and support and connecting them with inclusive employers. We appreciate autonomy in our tasks while knowing we work within a proven system and have the backing of our coworkers and supervisors.

Job Description

This position advises the CEO and leadership team to grow and diversify the organization’s income streams in support of widening the impact of Greenleaf’s mission. This individual will be outgoing, organized, collaborative, and relationship driven. The Development Manager is responsible for resource development activities and will nurture current relationships and help forge external alliances by cultivating philanthropic support. This is a unique opportunity to work for a well-established organization with a relatively new Development program.

Key Accountabilities:

• Relationship Development: Donor cultivation and retention, strategic partnership development, corporate giving
• Fund Development: Annual fund management, schedule and methods of communication, content ideation, campaign management
• Fundraising Strategy Setting: Fundraising calendar creation, alignment with organizational strategic plan, event coordination
• Grant Management: Grant identification, grant application coordination and submission
• Data Management: Complete and accurate donor database using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, data analysis and projections

Greenleaf is looking for individuals that are:

• Self-sufficient and flexible
• Professional communicators both verbally and in writing
• Organized and skilled in time-management
• Able to remain calm and collected amidst challenging or changing situations
• Setting high expectations for themselves, Greenleaf, and the people they serve
• Open-minded and enjoy working with a diverse group of people from all backgrounds

The non-negotiables:

• Proficient in use of computers and mobile technology
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 1-2 years of fundraising or related experience
• Knowledge and understanding of marketing principles and techniques