Development Manager
Charles River Conservancy
Cambridge, MA
Anticipated Start Date: Early June 2024
Description
The Charles River Conservancy (CRC) seeks a team-oriented individual who is eager to grow their skills and career in development to increase the CRC’s capacity and impact. This role is ideal for a fundraising professional looking to take on additional management and strategy responsibilities to advance their career. The CRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and people from a range of backgrounds and experiences to add their unique perspective to the organization to apply.
Responsibilities
The Development Manager will support the Executive Director and coordinate with key staff to raise $300,000+ in unrestricted revenue annually by building a pipeline of new donors and stewarding the gifts of mid-level donors.
Responsibilities include:
Donor Engagement and Cultivation
Draft compelling communications to individual donors and for broad appeals
Represent the CRC at events to network and meet prospective donors
Plan and manage 1-2 social events for current and prospective donors annually, with support of staff and consultants/vendors as needed
Assist Executive Director in cultivating major donors including creating presentations, scheduling and attending meetings
Support Executive Director in managing the board of director’s development subcommittee including scheduling meetings, creating presentations, and taking notes
Remain informed about best practices in philanthropy and strategize with leadership on opportunities for improving annual fund implementation
Support grant applications, with particular emphasis on cultivation strategy
Research and Analysis
Perform donor prospect research
Manage donor database, including logging contacts, communications and donations
Create monthly development summary and reconcile income with financial reports
Generate quarterly analysis presentations for Executive Director and board
Outreach
Work closely with the CRC’s Communications and Advocacy Associate to coordinate print and digital annual fund materials, such as the annual report and appeals o Manage mailing lists and donor contact information using donor database
Increase regular donor communications, such as through a monthly email update or similar
Administration
Process donor gifts and generate acknowledgement letters
Develop and manage annual development budget
Willingness to help with tasks outside this job description on an as-needed basis
Requirements
Qualifications
Three to six years of relevant fundraising experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Proven ability to build relationships, connecting and engaging with donors and community members
Availability to attend 1-2 evening events per month, year round
Availability to work occasional Saturdays during peak park season (April-June and September-October)
Preferred Experience and Skills
We recognize no one individual will embody all listed attributes and encourage candidates with equivalent, non-traditional career experience to apply.
A demonstrated interest in the mission of the Charles River Conservancy
Ability to handle diverse, simultaneous tasks, meet deadlines, and attend to follow-through
Experience managing donor database systems (familiarity with Filemaker is a plus) and discretion with confidential information
Knowledge of development best practices and ability to implement planned campaigns
Multilingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and an interest in using best practices to increase representation of diversity in park users
Openness to learning and willingness to give and receive feedback
Salary Range and Employee Benefits
Salary for this full-time position is $60,000 - $75,000, depending on experience.
The CRC’s strong benefits include:
10 days each: vacation, flexible time off, and holidays
Hybrid/remote work schedule: currently Tuesdays and Thursdays required in office with occasional additional in person work in alignment with responsibilities and seasonal programs
Option to work 1 week per quarter fully remote after 6 months of employment
Health insurance (50% - 75% CRC paid) and reimbursements for dental cleanings
403b retirement plan with CRC contribution after 3 years of employment
How to Apply for this Job
Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@thecharles.org
About the Organization
Founded in 2000, the mission of the Charles River Conservancy (CRC) is to make the Charles River and its parks a well-maintained network of natural urban places that invite and engage all in their use and stewardship.
In partnership with the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and other stakeholders, we promote the active use and vitality of the Charles River parks, increase recreational and educational opportunities, and implement interventions to support ecological health, biodiversity and resiliency.
Our work within the urban Charles River Reservation spans parks in Boston, Cambridge, Allston/Brighton, and Watertown, which are within walking distance of 300,000+ urban residents and welcome over 1 million annual visitors. Learn More The Executive Director will be offering 30 minute virtual information sessions on Wednesday, April 17th at noon and Friday, April 19th at 9am.
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