Development Manager

JOB SUMMARY: This position reports to the Chief Development & Communications Officer. The Development Manager implements a fundraising and relationship-building strategy that increases donations as well as the visibility and positive image of the Partnership to advance the organization’s mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Lead the planning and execution of Partnership fundraising and cultivation initiatives.
• Represent the Partnership at community and networking events to grow our constituent base and raise money.
• Cultivate donors, corporate partners, community partners, and volunteers for the organization by following the development plan as outlined by the Chief Development and Communications Officer.
• Promote internal collaboration among our programs for external initiatives and relationship building.
• Identify and cultivate media partners, including but not limited to reporters, producers, editors, and community relations staff.
• Apply for grant funding from corporations and foundations.
• Attend key Partnership events to build relationships.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining the constituent database and implementing a plan to effectively reach new supporters.
• Engage Partnership supporters and people we serve to participate in promotional activities and website features.
• Execute all donor and volunteer thank you letters.
• Must occasionally work nights and weekends as needed.
• Handle additional development duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Nonprofit administration, communications, project management, or business degree a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in relationship development, communications, or nonprofit sector.
• Event management or similar experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, website content management systems, e-mail marketing systems, and constituent database software.
• Excellent writing, planning, presentations, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, diverse professional environment and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to manage a budget and stay on target with goals.
• Familiarity with public health-related messaging and cultural competency is strongly preferred.
• Highly collaborative styles, skilled at relationship and consensus building.
• Strong initiative and follow through with an enthusiastic, positive attitude.
• Local travel within our region and across our three office locations.

All PMCH employees must comply with the guidelines of PMCH’s Immunization policy.

Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey