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Development Manager

25 days ago

Tucson

Job DescriptionSalary: $51,000 Youth On Their Own (YOTO) seeks a mid-career fundraising professional ready to deepen your donor engagement skills and grow in a mission-driven environment. If you are an experienced fundraiser who puts people first, values a relaxed and supportive work environment, and is motivated to expand your expertise while helping youth experiencing homelessness thrive, apply today! Youth On Their Own (YOTO)supports the high school graduation and continued success of youth experiencing homelessness. We strive to eliminate barriers to education and empower Pima Countys housing insecure youth to stay in school. For nearly 40 years, we have supported this unique demographic by providing financial assistance, basic needs (food & hygiene supplies), guidance, and more. We also assist our graduates in their pursuit of higher education, workplace readiness, and other opportunities for self-sufficiency. Learn more at. • Winner of the 2024 Copper Cactus Award for Best Place to Work, • 100% employee workplace satisfaction in anonymous monthly surveys, • Almost entirely funded through private philanthropy (no federal funding) OVERVIEW The Development Manager for Annual Giving helps YOTOs six-member Development Department reach its annual $4.3 million funding goal. With over 5,000 donors and an annual fund goal of $1.85 million, this position involves not only one-on-one donor interactions, but creating and implementing systems to manage many donations and inquiries from community members. This position also manages YOTOs Senior Development Coordinator of Annual Giving. In addition to supporting the work of the Development Manager of Annual Giving, the Annual Giving Coordinator implements YOTOs mass online communications (social media posts and eblasts) and coordinates third-party event activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Departmental Leadership & Planning • Create a detailed annual fund plan and timeline within YOTOs larger Development Plan, • Track activities and results; make recommendations to Development & Communications Director to improve annual giving outcomes, • Supervise YOTOs Senior Development Coordinator of Annual Giving Donor Stewardship • Act as first point of contact for YOTO supporters by monitoring YOTOs website inquiries, phone messages, and general inquiries via email, • Delegate inquiries to team members to ensure timely replies, • Ensure that interactions are documented, • Serve as quality control for YOTOs acknowledgement system, • Write acknowledgement templates for both general and campaign-driven gifts, • Ensure all gifts are acknowledged in a timely fashion and that acknowledgement is documented, • Plan and execute a meaningful membership system for YOTOs recurring Monthly Giving Club (MGC), • Implement and document system of thank you emails, calls and handwritten notes made by staff, volunteers, or Board Members, • Create YOTO Star newsletter; write and source content, • Coordinate and provide donor tours of YOTOs headquarters when necessary Donor Solicitation • Plan, create, and implement individual giving fundraising campaigns for the following fundraising initiatives:, • At least two direct mail / online campaign appeals (Back to School & Spread the Warmth), • At least two online-only appeals (Giving Tuesday & Arizona Gives Day), • At least one annual appeal targeting lapsed donors, • Implement segmentation of YOTOs donor base to target key groups, • When necessary, make presentations to community groups soliciting their support, • Devise and implement strategies to increase tax credit donations made to YOTO including outreach to local tax advisors and CPAs Organizational Leadership • Serve as a member of YOTOs Leadership Team, collaborating with other department directors and managers to shape organizational strategy, culture, and systems. Provide insight and perspective to increase alignment within the organization., • Represent the Development Department in cross-functional projects and strategic planning initiatives., • Participate in staff meetings, organizational retreats, and professional development activities., • Support strategic plan implementation. THE INTENT OF THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS TO PROVIDE A REPRESENTATIVE SUMMARY OF THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES PERFORMED BY THIS POSITION. EMPLOYEES MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM JOBRELATED TASKS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY PRESENTED IN THEIR JOB DESCRIPTION. YOUTH ON THEIR OWN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THIS JOB DESCRIPTION AT ANY TIME. WORKING CONDITIONS • At least 80% of work must be done on-site at YOTOs Tucson office or at community sites for job-related events; up to 20% of work may be done remotely/at home; a laptop computer will be provided, • This position requires prolonged periods of computer use/screen time, • Although this position generally works weekday daytime hours (9AM -5PM), early morning, evening, or weekend events may be required, • Valid drivers license, proof of insurance, and reliable access to an automobile, or other reliable transportation for attending events and transporting materials throughout town are required REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Deep commitment to the mission, values, and youth-centered approach of Youth On Their Own, • Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent work/lived experience, • At least 3 years of experience implementing fundraising activities in a nonprofit setting, • Knowledge of fundraising practices related to donor engagement and gift solicitation/management, • Firsthand experience with planning and implementing direct mail campaigns, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Patience and strong customer service skills, • Impeccable attention to detail, • Goals-oriented outlook; ability to improve on existing processes to achieve results more accurately / efficiently, • High degree of integrity and ability to respect confidentiality of donor records, • Facility with donor management software platforms (CRMs), • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, • Ability to pass an annual background check with no felony convictions connected to theft or embezzlement or any conviction related to child abuse or misconduct, • Ability to receive Fingerprint Clearance Card PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • More than 3 years of experience implementing fundraising activities in a nonprofit setting, • Experience supervising early-career professionals, • Experience using DonorPerfect, • Experience with graphic design programs such as Photoshop or Canva, • Bilingual Spanish / English, • People with lived experience in youth homelessness are encouraged to apply COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS All YOTO Managers start at a base salary of $51,000/year. For candidates whose experience exceeds the required qualifications for the position, YOTO may present an offer of Senior Manager with a starting salary of $60,000/year. Competitive benefits include: • 401k with up to 4% company match, • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance - YOTO pays 100% of premiums for employees and contributes $100/month for dependents on our health plan, • Life insurance - YOTO pays 100% of premiums, • Short term disability insurance - YOTO pays 100% of premiums, • Minimum of 15 paid holidays annually, • Accrued paid vacation time, • Unlimited paid sick time, • Cell phone reimbursement ($13.85/pay period), • Free mental health services, • Professional development funds and tuition reimbursement HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume through the job posting site on BambooHR. The position will remain posted until filled. Youth On Their Own is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We value lived experience and encourage applications from individuals with lived experiences of housing or food insecurity.

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