Ronald McDonald House-Development Manager

Description

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Manages the daily activities of the organization’s development programs including, but not limited to, donor tracking, donor research, and proposal writing and submission. • Assists the Chief Development Officer in the development of goals and strategies for all fundraising campaigns. • Implements programs and special events to maximize prospect/donor engagements. • Develops and maintains prospect portfolio to optimize fundraising opportunities. • Maintains accurate and complete records and files of assigned programs and campaigns, and routinely reviews the status of each with the Chief Development Officer. • Coordinates cross-project activities with other staff on assigned campaigns. • Recruits and trains volunteers to support fundraising efforts. • Works with the Chief Development Officer to implement department policies and procedures to ensure smooth departmental operations and adherence to approved budgets. • Generates and analyzes financial reports to identify cost-saving and in-kind opportunities to reduce event expenses. • Represent the House at special events, speaking engagements and external fundraising activities. • Identify areas of fundraising opportunity. • Acts as an ambassador for RMHC, engaging with the community to further the organization’s mission. • Always provides a smiling face and helpful attitude when in contact with house guests. • Attends all meetings and trainings as required. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. • Able to manage multiple priorities and be attentive to details in a fast-paced environment. • Dependable, adaptable and accountable. • High level of professionalism and customer service. • Ability to build trust and rapport while driving action toward success. • Proactive, resourceful and ability to work with little or no supervision. • Ability to resolve conflicts. • Excellent interpersonal skills and high level of emotional intelligence. • Results-Proven Track Record - Exceeding goals and a bottom-line orientation: evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions. • Leadership and Organization – Exceptional capacity for managing and leading projects; a team builder who has experience in scaling up organizations; ability to connect staff both on an individual level and in large groups; capacity to enforce accountability, and ability to professionally develop a team. • Guest Engagement – fosters a welcoming and inviting environment. • Team Orientation & Interpersonal – highly motivated, passionate, and creative team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization. • Service Orientation – interacts with guest families and directly gathers feedback, while addressing concerns when necessary. • Communication – able to effectively and persuasively express self verbally and in writing, using correct language and grammar in a professional, diplomatic, and tactful manner. • Organization & Time Management – able to work independently with minimal supervision, complete actions within established deadlines, and handle multiple priorities with strong attention to detail. • Flexibility – availability to work evenings and weekends, as well as extended hours in and around the House, as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. • Minimum 3 years of work experience in fundraising or related field. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). • Experience working within a non-profit organization. • Candidate must believe in the core values of RMHC and be driven by the mission. • Proven experience in a self-directed work environment and successful project management execution.

How to Apply

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to Megan Weinstein, Chief Development Officer at mweinstein@rmhcjax.org