Development Manager
JDRF International

Southfield, Michigan

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JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2.5 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers in chapters across the United States and our five international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement, and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit www.jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter @JDRF.

As a JDRF team member, you can look forward to interesting and challenging work, building strong relationships with fellow staff and our network of volunteers, and having a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone affected by this devastating disease. JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary:

The Development Manager is an integral member of the staff team, working closely with all chapter staff to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of fundraising and chapter operations.

The Development Manager manages, evaluates, and expands cultivation opportunities and communications, that build and strengthen links to potential and existing volunteers and donors and grows the Chapter's revenue through increased mid and major giving. This individual organizes and executes key logistical duties to ensure an exceptional donor experience for the Chapter's five signature events. Additionally, the Development Manager collaborates with the entire Chapter team to support all programs that enhance the impact to JDRF's mission.

Responsibilities:

  • Supports and maintains the vision, mission, priorities, and guiding principles of JDRF. Understands the strategic direction and purpose of the organization and supports the Chapter's fundraising strategies and business needs.
  • In collaboration with the Sr. Development Director, partners with donors, committees, and constituents to both renew and secure new support through event fundraising management including sponsorships, table/ticket sales, Fund A Cure, auction, and support for the Chapter's Signature Events.
  • Oversees Signature Event marketing tools including, event websites, social media, invitations, emails, and print mailers.
  • Develops and maintains high-level expertise in multiple databases and certifies accurate recording of donor information. Creates, updates, and revises as needed to maximize efficiency and effective tracking of the donor pipeline.
  • Serves as a key staff member in implementing event logistics and production for the chapter's Signature Events.
  • Ensures that the budget/timelines are developed and executed.
  • Ensures that all deliverables are met according to an event's donor/sponsorship agreement.
  • Helps formulate and implement strategies and tactics for Chapter fundraising and development activities to sustain continued growth, maximum penetration of core market areas, and opportunities for expansion, where appropriate.
  • Ensures personal accountability for meeting deadlines and responding to volunteers and other department requests.
  • Supports other fundraising events, chapter activities, and programs as assigned.
  • Executes all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • 4 years of work experience including 2 years fundraising or relevant business/volunteer experience.
  • Knowledge of basic leadership giving strategies and donor life cycle
  • Experience with event planning logistics, vendor relations, volunteer management, and committee development.
  • Must be a self-starter, with the ability to collaborate as a team player.
  • Strong verbal and written communication. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to interface with all levels of staff, volunteers, and donors.
  • Experience in event planning, vendor relations, and logistics
  • Experience with computer systems and databases. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with Salesforce, WordPress, Greater Giving, Convio/Luminate, and Canva preferred.
  • College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to travel within the chapter footprint required.
  • Occasional evening and weekend work required as needed.
Essential Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional information:

Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. JDRF will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
JDRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


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