Cincinnati Works is an organization guided by the belief that partnering with all willing and capable people living in poverty will assist them in advancing to economic self-sufficiency through employment with inclusive organizations that provide good jobs and career opportunities.
Position Summary
The Development Manager is responsible for continuing to grow & steward an annual giving base of support for Cincinnati Works. This role will work closely with the Chief Development Officer to develop and execute the annual fundraising strategy for Cincinnati Works.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:
Annual Giving Fundraising:
Individuals: develop and execute annual fundraising plan, execute stewardship strategies for growing and sustaining a large base of annual individual donors
Identify, cultivate, solicit, close and steward financial support by developing annual strategy through multiple initiatives and campaigns including but not limited to Year-End Campaign, Young Professional Campaign, Lapsed Donor Appeal and more
Manage portfolio of individual prospects and current donors, responsible for solicitation and stewardship
Development Committee: attend, present at and write up minutes for each meeting
Stewardship:
Ensure proper & timely gift acknowledgements
Develop and execute annual donor stewardship plan, including but not limited to, Valentine’s Day Card, Thanksgiving Card, Holiday Appreciation, and individual touch points including personal phone calls, emails, and thank-you notes.
Database Management: Update donor records in fundraising database (Salesforce); track stewardship; create and run fundraising reports; provide mailing lists
Young Professionals Board:
Maintain excellent working relationship with the Young Professionals Board. Act as Liaison, attending YP board meetings to provide updates on CW and vise-versa; work closely with YP campaign co-chairs to ensure a successful YP Campaign
Special Events:
Plan and execute Breakfast & Breakthroughs events.
Work with CDO to develop and execute other fundraising and stewardship events as needed.
Grants
Provide support on select portfolio of grant applications
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