Manager, Development

Position Title : Manager Development

Job Description :

POSITION TITLE : Manager Development

STATUS : Full time

DEPARTMENT : Institutional Advancement

DIVISION : Institutional Advancement

CLASSIFICATION : Exempt

UNION : Non-union

REPORTS TO : Director Institutional Advancement & Alumni Relations

PLACEMENT : Professional Grade S10

HIRING RANGE : $64853 - $72959 annually

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity gender language age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA / EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff

POSITION SUMMARY

The Development Manager supports the philanthropic goals of the Joliet Junior College Foundation by leading the planned giving program and cultivating relationships with prospective legacy donors. This role also manages the Foundations signature Night of Stars event and oversees the daily operations of Raisers Edge and Financial Edge to ensure effective use of Blackbaud systems. Additionally the Development Manager collaborates with the Director of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations and Communications team to promote major gifts and scholarships. Some early morning evening and weekend hours are required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

and expand the Foundations planned giving program by utilizing tools and strategies to engage cultivate and steward potential legacy donors. Create and implement communications and events designed specifically to engage donors with the potential to make planned gifts or bequests.

coordinate and execute events within the Foundation including all aspects of the annual Night of Stars fundraising event and the Presidents Holiday Party.

and maintain the Foundations Raisers Edge and Financial Edge systems to ensure data accuracy reporting reliability and effective system usage. Serve as the point person for Blackbaud system troubleshooting and staff training with the assistance of the financial administrative assistant ensuring the Foundation fully utilizes available database tools and resources. Generate regular data reports and analytics to monitor fundraising progress and guide strategic planning and donor outreach.

financial transactions including cutting checks when necessary while ensuring compliance with financial procedures and documentation standards.

closely with the Director of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations to develop social media content that highlights major gifts and promotes new scholarships to increase visibility and donor engagement. Partner with the Communications team to coordinate timely and strategic announcements of new endowments and significant donor contributions. Identify cultivate and steward major gift prospects through personalized outreach and recognition events. Responsible for endowed donor stewardship including a yearly endowment report.

special project responsibilities as assigned by Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and Director of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations.

related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

degree.

2.A minimum five (5) years of proven experience as a fundraising professional with direct involvement in cultivating and stewarding high-level donors.

experience in planning and coordinating special events.

experience in use of computer-based constituent relationship and financial management systems.

oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with a professional and donor-centered demeanor.

program planning and organizational abilities.

to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet goals within deadline.

ability to work as an assertive energetic leader with a high degree of creativity enthusiasm initiative and diplomacy.

in Microsoft Office Suite.

to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.

commitment to the colleges core values of respect and inclusion sustainability integrity collaboration humor and well-being innovation and quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

degree in communications / English marketing management business or a related field.

experience with Blackbauds Raisers Edge and Financial Edge.

and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.

multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

office physical demands.

to travel between campus locations and to and from community events.

to travel in state and nationally.

WORKING CONDITIONS

are performed indoors in the usual office and / or outdoor environment.

BENEFITS

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Full Time / Part Time :

Full time

Union (If Applicable) :

Scheduled Hours :

40

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Spring,Fundraising,.NET,Management Experience,ABAP,Salesforce,SAP S / 4HANA,SAP ERP,Software Development,Grant Writing,Child Protective Services,P&L Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 64853 - 72959