Manager, Donor Relations (Philadelphia, PA)

Description

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is seeking a Manager of Donor Relations. This professional will provide excellent and energetic fundraising support to the development team. This individual will identify new opportunities to grow portfolio engagement across all fundraising channels to increase revenue through data mining and research. A successful candidate will also be responsible for donor cultivation and stewardship activities, prospect lead generation, prospect research, donor acknowledgments, volunteer management, social media and CRM database management.

The ideal candidate must have exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills are necessary for this position. Must have ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and achieve results in a team environment.

This is a remote, work from home opportunity, but the individual must live in the designated market in order to attend in-person meetings and events.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for position specific annual fundraising goals from corporations; works to grow additional sources of revenue in revenue generation through executing fundraising strategies from corporations, individuals and grant submittals

• Support development team through high touch phone calls and written correspondence to produce positive fundraising results

• Support development team fundraising targets through exceptional follow up, stewardship strategies and customer service

• Generate prospect leads and provide research for Development Team

• Provide excellent donor and event participant support by answering and providing solutions to questions, concerns and training needs

• Assist with writing, editing, and packaging funding proposals

• Track and manage contract deliverables

• Assist with planning and implementing fundraising stewardship events and other event logistics as needed

• Manage prospect data in CRM and donor mailings

• Lead and manage area volunteer program, including recruitment of volunteers and managing volunteer committees

• Support national and implement local social media strategy

• General administrative support, including serving as a liaison to the service center, processing payables and receivables, assisting with budget entry

• Ensure compliance with ADA policies, including risk management, event and cash handling, and financial controls

• Demonstrate integrity, collaboration, and stewardship

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree

• One to two years of non-profit experience

• Nonprofit database experience

• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to excellence and high standards

• Proficient in computer-based information systems

• Ability to work some nights and weekends

• Must live within 100 miles of Philadelphia, PA

WHY WORK HERE

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) offers a rewarding career working for one of the premier voluntary health organizations in the world supporting people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Our employees like working at the ADA because of our mission, the inclusive environment, work-life balance, our benefits and our culture:

• Industry competitive base pay. Base offers are determined by several factors including but not limited to your relevant work experience, education, certifications, location, internal pay equity, etc.

• A culture of recognition including new hire welcome announcements, service anniversary awards, referral bonuses, monthly All Employee Assembly, appreciation awards

• Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days and sick days

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), disability & life insurance, pet insurance, and retirement savings

• Guided by our mission, we provide top tier diabetes supply coverage through our medical benefits program

• A company focus on offering mental health programs and work/life balance with 90% of our employees working remote

• Joining our dedicated team affords the gratification of knowing beyond a doubt that you will impact the lives and well-being of millions

About the Organization The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a leader in the fight to end diabetes. Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. We provide lifesaving education and resources backed by trusted experts to help people learn how to make life with diabetes easier until the day diabetes is gone for good. Through research, the ADA searches relentlessly for a cure and supports the professionals who provide direct care. Our team is on the ground fighting for those with diabetes who suffer discrimination, health inequity, high health care costs and so much more. Employees of the ADA embrace this mission and vision and keep people living with diabetes at the center of everything we do. Req Number DEV-24-00022 Location Philadelphia Remote Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Category Development EOE Statement It is the policy of the American Diabetes Association to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.