Development Manager - Philadelphia, United States - Hope Partnership for Education

    Hope Partnership for Education
    Hope Partnership for Education Philadelphia, United States

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    Description

    Hope Partnership for Education is a North Philadelphia independent middle school and education center that provides a high-quality, values-based education that supports and challenges students from adolescence to adulthood. Hope creates compassionate citizens and courageous leaders, through a transformative, caring, and joy-filled education.


    Position Title:
    Development Manager


    Date Modified: 2024


    DLSA Classification:
    Exempt


    Reports to:
    Director of Development


    Start Date:
    Actively Recruiting


    Position Purpose:

    This position plays an integral role in back-office, passive donor relations, and
    administrative functions supporting all fundraising efforts. The Development
    Manager's responsibilities will mirror and compliment the Director of
    Development's role with a focus on operations, data management, and
    organization communications efforts. The position is hybrid as determined with
    the Director of Development.


    Essential Functions:


    • Ensure integrity of data, maintain records, and track financial revenue to ensure quarterly goals are
    achieved by the entire Advancement team.


    • Create, implement, and support operational systems that will enable the Advancement Office to perform
    with greater effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability.


    • Gather content from Hope Partnership For Education's programs to keep supporters informed
    Communication


    • Create monthly newsletter for donors, parents/guardians, alumni, and neighbors using Hope's website.

    Manage Hope's social media accounts:
    Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter sharing stories from
    across the organization.


    • Collaborate with Director of Development and Graphic Designer to generate quarterly reports.
    • Maintain mailing distribution lists across all programs.
    Prospect & Database Management


    • Manage the site's fundraising database (Salesforce), including gift processing, reconciliation reports,
    financial dashboards, and monthly proposal and revenue reports.


    • Oversee gift processing, including processing donations, generating invoices for donors, and producing
    timely acknowledgement letters.


    • Collaborate with the Development Director to create progress and analysis reports, update individual
    records, and facilitate pipeline review meetings.


    • Assist with annual report, annual appeal mailings, including mailing logistics and tracking follow-up.
    • Conduct supplemental research for corporate, individual and foundation prospect identification through
    internal and external resources.


    • Manage grant and foundation databases to identify prospective donors.
    • Implement best practices, processes, and trainings into Advancement Office to ensure that the database
    is being used effectively and efficiently.


    • Document and maintain records of grant and foundation applications, reports, and documents.
    • Ensure accuracy of all donor information through regular database maintenance.
    Event & Operations Support


    • Support RSVP's, registration, and outcome reporting for annual events such as the Friendraiser.
    • Maintain relationships with external vendors to gather quotes, sign contracts, and monitor performance.
    • Ensure all department expenses are processed in a timely manner.
    • Manage inventory and storage of all department equipment, event supplies, and gift materials.

    Qualifications:


    • BA degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Education or related field and a minimum of two
    to three years of relevant experience.


    • Public/private education, non-profit, or higher education experience
    • Strong attention to detail, customer service, and time management skills.
    • Strong writing, editing, proofreading skills required.
    • Passion for collaborating with a diverse team, managing up and sideways.
    • Experience using CRM platform such as Salesforce, a plus.

    Physical Requirements and Work Environment:


    • Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
    • Works in standard office conditions and climate, at desk and/or computer for extended periods of time
    • May work in varied weather conditions or external site locations during special activities and events
    • Works in an environment dealing with a variety of challenges, deadlines, and relationships
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively