Development Manager

JOB
TITLE:  Development
Manager, City Springs

Reports To: Marketing Manager 

Summary:            
 

The Development Manager is responsible for the management of
City Springs’ contributed revenue, with emphasis on corporate and
individual sponsorships. This position will also support the
individual giving program and help develop a roster of events that
promote sponsor and individual member relationships, including
recruitment, renewals, and upgrades. This position will work
directly with the Marketing Manager and Executive Director to
develop meaningful cultivation and solicitation. 

Job Functions:

• Alongside Executive leadership, help manage a portfolio of
  sponsorship prospects from identification through solicitation and
  stewardship.


• Alongside department leadership, help create and manage
  timelines and communications about all the organization’s
  contributed revenue sources: individual, corporate, and
  foundation.


• Schedule communications with key prospects, help build
  long-term relationships, and help develop regular touchpoints for
  cultivation.


• Participate in planning and execution of annual fundraising
  events – including procurement of vendors, sponsorships, in-kind,
  and other resources. Document event details for departmental
  use.


• Prepare reports and gift records for distribution to
  organizational leadership, across departments, and to City
  Council. 


• Compose acknowledgement and appeal letters; contribute to
  annual reports, meeting reports, and fundraising materials.
  Maintain thorough documentation of contributions and a database of
  supporters.


• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications teams to
  manage sponsor and some donor communications, including event
  invitations, e-newsletters, direct mailings, renewal
  solicitations, sponsorship proposals, and
  acknowledgments.


• Manage day-to-day development activities to ensure that all
  administrative and operational aspects of development are executed
  at a high level of quality and efficiency.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Requirements:

• Qualified candidates will possess exceptional relationship
  management, planning, and collaboration skills.


• A minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising, sponsorships
  or development/marketing operations for a non-profit
  organization.


• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Arts/Nonprofit Management,
  Communications, or Marketing.


• Any equivalent combination of education and experience to
  fulfill the essential duties and responsibilities. 


• Experience in a municipal arts center or performing arts
  organization strongly preferred.


• Knowledge of, experience in and/or strong interest in arts and
  culture is preferred.


• Must have current Driver's License and 2 years good driving
  history.


• Ability to work flexible schedule based on event needs,
  including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.