The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation seeks a motivated, innovative Development Manager to cultivate and forge strong relationships with donors and maintain a portfolio of peer-to-peer fundraisers within the PFF Walk and Team PFF. The Development Manager will be responsible for the strategic growth of the peer-to-peer fundraising programs and will assist with PFF signature events, including Broadway Belts for PFF!
Essential Functions/Duties:
Manage $250,000 gross budget for Team PFF, and work in collaboration with Director, Development on a $650,000 gross budget for the PFF Walk program.
Develop and execute cultivation, stewardship, solicitation/upgrade, and retention strategies for the mid-level donor portfolio of more than 250+ active event leaders within peer-to-peer fundraising programs
Responsible for overall event management of assigned peer-to-peer fundraising events. Manager will work closely with the Coordinator, Special Events on permits and logistics and will oversee all functions of event production
Manage assigned peer-to-peer fundraising events through completion. Responsible for forging strong relationship(s) with the team leader(s) and work with them to maximize their revenue, maintain a budget, and produce a successful event
Write, edit, and create e-communications and social media posts related to peer-to-peer fundraising programs
Maintain policies, procedures, “how-to” guides, marketing materials, communications/social media schedule, branding and overall peer-to-peer program strategy that will retain current fundraisers, renew lapsed volunteers, and create a pipeline of prospective donors
Act as a liaison between the PFF programs team to build and cultivate relationships with PFF Ambassadors, and Support Group Leaders
Function as the secondary point of contact for our signature gala, Broadway Belts for PFF! and work closely with the rest of the development team to meet the needs of the department
Performs other related duties as assigned
Position Qualifications:
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree required
Three to five years of successful fundraising and event management (or similar) experience
Experience in donor strategy development, cultivation, and stewardship
Strong interpersonal skills (verbal and written) necessary to communicate diplomatically and effectively with volunteers, donors, and other staff members
Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize and stay organized to ensure timely and accurate work
Close attention to detail
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Comfort with standard fundraising technology including Donor Perfect, CRMs, and online donors platforms
Ability to work independently as well within a team-oriented, fast-paced, environments with rapidly changing priorities
The high degree of creativity, energy, initiative, and innovation
Customer service oriented
Strong professional ethics and integrity
Ability to lift 50lbs and assist in set-up/tear-down of event equipment
When we can safely travel again, the position will travel approximately 25% of the time and will require nights and weekends as assigned
Must have valid driver’s license
Position Qualifications:
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree required
Three to five years of successful fundraising and event management (or similar) experience
Experience in donor strategy development, cultivation, and stewardship
Strong interpersonal skills (verbal and written) necessary to communicate diplomatically and effectively with volunteers, donors, and other staff members
Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize and stay organized to ensure timely and accurate work
Close attention to detail
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Comfort with standard fundraising technology including Donor Perfect, CRMs, and online donors platforms
Ability to work independently as well within a team-oriented, fast-paced, environments with rapidly changing priorities
The high degree of creativity, energy, initiative, and innovation
Customer service oriented
Strong professional ethics and integrity
Ability to lift 50lbs and assist in set-up/tear-down of event equipment
When we can safely travel again, the position will travel approximately 25% of the time and will require nights and weekends as assigned
Must have valid driver’s license
NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: This is a full-time position that offers a generous benefits package, including- medical, STD, LTD, life insurance, and a 401k plan. Three weeks vacation after two years.
Internal Number: mk Devo Mgr 01.07.21
About Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation mobilizes people and resources to provide access to high quality care and leads research for a cure so people with pulmonary fibrosis will live longer, healthier lives.
