Fund Development Manager

Company: Center for Elders' Independence
Location: Oakland
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

The Position: - Fund Development Manager -The Fund Development Manager reports to and receives direction and supervision from the Executive Director of the CEI Foundation. The Fund Development Manager will possess the ambition, imagination, and enthusiasm to promote the CEI Foundation's mission by expanding its philanthropic goals, specifically the identification, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors and increase unrestricted donated revenue. - Together with the Executive Director, the Fund Development Manager develops, implements, and evaluates a variety of fundraising tools, techniques, and strategies to help raise unrestricted annual gifts from individuals and corporations. The Fund Development Manager supports the efforts of the CEI Foundation Board of Trustees to meet its strategic objectives.The salary range for the Fund Development Manager at Center For Elders Independence is $ 75,292 - $ 112,938 per year. Salary based on the market for the Fund - Development Manager position as well as experience, skills, abilities and work history. -**Note: The Fund Development manager must be willing to work evenings and weekends for major events, scheduled meetings. - Occasional local and regional travel is required**General Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding prospects and donors in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Assisting with the design and administration of the annual fundraising program, including managing internal and external resources.
• Creating solicitation plans to acquire and retain new and recurring donations from individuals and corporations, including corporate sponsorships and in-kind gifts
• Coordinating the work of the Administrative Assistant to support the Fund Development program
• Writing fundraising correspondence including solicitations, acknowledgements, emails, and social media posts. - Composing web, print and digital content
• Edit and proof reports and spreadsheets
• Both with and independently of the Executive Director, conducting calls and in-person visits with donors
• Serving as internal liaison between the CEI Foundation and CEI staff where fund development and donors are relevant
• Ensuring integrity of -gift processing procedures and reconciliation of gifts with CEI's Finance Department
• Managing the donor database for accuracy and currency
• Assisting with planning and providing logistical support of high-level meetings and special events
• Collaborating with the Executive Director on direct mail and online appeal projects from concept through execution and analysis.
• Assisting the Executive Director with managing CEI Foundation Board of Trustees and maintaining board materials as required by the IRS
• Performing other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS -
• Is a highly organized, self-starter able to demonstrate independent judgment
• Possess an understanding of the development process: identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship
• Ability to communicate effectively with high-level donors, executives, and staff
• Posses excellent writing and - proofreading skills
• Adept at using social media as a communications and fundraising tool
• Experience in project management including planning and executing special events
• Ability to use good judgment in dealing with confidential information
• Adept in donor database management and reporting skills, especially DonorPerfect or Salesforce
• Possess general computer proficiency, especially MS Office
• Ability to oversee complex projects with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A bachelor's degree; a minimum of 5 years' experience in development/fundraising preferred. -The above job description is intended to communicate the general function of the position and by no means shall be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required. CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program. All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.Center for Elders' Independence is a PACE (Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, including an Adult Day Health Center, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities. Unlike other healthcare plans, CEI is not a "fee-for-service" plan. It is a "capitation" healthcare plan. CEI is paid a set amount for each person enrolled in our program, whether or not that individual seeks care. We are a growing company that offers stability and continues to thrive.

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