Development Manager

As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. We invest in the most promising research to turn ideas into life-changing therapies and devices. We work with government, regulatory officials, and insurance companies to address issues that impact the T1D community -- breaking through barriers that limit access to care worldwide. We provide resources and guidance that makes it easier to live and thrive with T1D. This is more than a moment -- we're empowering a movement for the T1D community. Share your support and help educate and empower individuals facing type 1 diabetes.

Our mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent and ultimately, cure T1D and its complications. Always, we are guided by a single purpose: As we drive towards curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it .

Join our dynamic team and collaborate closely with staff partners and a dedicated group of volunteers to amplify the impact of Breakthrough T1D's mission across the Mid-Atlantic (MAC) Chapter. As Development Manager, you will play a key role in logistical oversight, donor relationships, and providing a mission-driven experience to our constituents.

The Development Manager supports, organizes, coordinates, implements, and expands a variety of the Chapter’s programs and development activities. This role aims to build and strengthen links to potential and existing volunteers and donors, growing the Chapter’s revenue through corporate, individual, volunteer, and community involvement. As a member of the Signature Events team, the Development Manager will focus on the chapter's Gala programs and Real Estate Games.

The Development Manager must reside in the Baltimore/Washington, DC metro area. This is a remote or hybrid position depending on where the Development Manager resides. The Development Manager must be willing to work from our Washington DC office on occasion and travel to other markets as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and uphold the vision, mission, priorities, and guiding principles of Breakthrough T1D.
• Understand and promote the strategic direction and purpose of the organization, supporting the Chapter’s fundraising strategies and business needs.
• Coordinate, evaluate, and expand fundraising and non-fundraising programs under the direction of the Development Director, in collaboration with the Signature Events team and volunteer leadership.
• Lead Auction efforts for the Breakthrough T1D DC/MD Gala, Cultivate and steward current auction solicitors, and work with chapter staff to identify, manage, and train the Auction Committee year-round.
• Lead efforts for the Champions Program. Identify, cultivate, and steward high school age participants with a goal of securing Fund A Cure donations to support fundraising for the DC/MD Gala.
• Lead the logistics for the Real Estate Games with the support of the Signature Events team.
• Ensure logistics timelines are developed for each applicable event.
• Manage several key vendors across assigned events.
• Manage event logistics, collateral design, social media planning and implementation, and prepare necessary information for meetings.
• Utilize Salesforce CRM for community, donor, and constituent management.
• Collaborate with Chapter staff and volunteers across the Chapter area.
• Respond to and follow through on inquiries, needs, complaints, and issues in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Maintain accountability for meeting deadlines, responding to staff and volunteer requests, and other departmental needs.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Breakthrough T1D’s mission and priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications:

• 4 years of work experience, including 2+ years fundraising experience or relevant business/volunteer experience.
• Preferred experience in event planning and/or fundraising.
• Self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively, learn quickly, and function as an excellent team player.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with active listening, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively multi-task, establish priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly efficient in time management and meeting deadlines under pressure.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint), databases, and office equipment.
• Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms such as Salesforce, Luminate Online, CVent, and/or Greater Giving is preferred.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and ability to develop presentations, reports, and business correspondence.
• Ability to interface with all levels of staff and volunteers.
• Demonstrate flexibility and an ‘all hands-on deck’ demeanor.
• College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel within the chapter footprint as required.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

About the Chapter:

As one of the top-performing Chapters in the country, Breakthrough T1D’s Mid-Atlantic (MAC) Chapter plays a vital role in the organization’s success. The MAC chapter includes a staff team of fifteen (15), 1 Chapter Community Board of Directors, 3 Mission Boards in each community – DC, MD and VA, as well as leadership volunteers who are actively engaged and passionate supporters of Breakthrough T1D across the Chapter territory, which includes Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC.

Essential Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional information:

Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. Breakthrough T1D will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

Breakthrough T1D supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Breakthrough T1D is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.