Would you be excited to work for a mission oriented company that makes a deep and lasting impact in the lives of those we serve? Please read on!
About Girls Group
Girls Group is a nonprofit mentoring agency with a vision to end generational poverty by helping economically disadvantaged young women achieve self-sufficiency. The ultimate ambition is that each young woman finds their voice, defines their goals and dreams, and moves forward in the world with pride and self-confidence. Services establish long-term and supportive mentoring relationships, which span middle school, high school, and continue through a young woman's college and career journey. At Girls Group we work as a team to ensure high quality, innovative, and mission-driven services. We are a supportive community of dedicated individuals who empower every young woman to write their greatest story. Girls Group is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
About the Job
We are looking for a Senior Development Manager (or Director) responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all fundraising for Girls Group. This includes but is not limited to major gifts, annual funds, planned giving, special events, and capital campaigns. The Development Manager will also strategically develop the annual fundraising goals for the organization and oversee the performance of the established fundraising strategy.
Position Responsibilities:
Build and maintain excellent personal and organizational reputations in the community
Strategically cultivate relationships with donors and prospective donors in anticipation of soliciting major gifts.
Supervise, mentor, and provide professional development opportunities for grant coordinator. Oversee the workload, performance, and productivity of the coordinator to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
Work with the Executive Director to develop and implement the organization's grants strategy, identifying funding needs and setting priorities. Ensure the team's work aligns with organizational goals.
Serve as the face of Girls Group at community functions, fundraising events, and networking opportunities, ensuring positive engagement with current and potential donors, sponsors, and partners.
Deliver presentations and speeches at events to share the mission, vision, and impact of Girls Group with diverse audiences.
Supervise and work with the In-House Graphic Designer to ensure that all materials used at events are aligned with the organization's brand and messaging.
About You
You are excited about the opportunity to be a passionate advocate for the Girls Group mission, make a big impact, and have a strong fundraising background and are well connected and respected in the community.
Benefits
Full-time, salaried, exempt position, Generous paid time off and holidays, agency summer shutdown week, bereavement policy, and maternity policy, BCN PCP Focus HMO health insurance, dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, mileage reimbursement, professional development, professional committee opportunities, employee recognition and rewards, weekly supervision, social work licensing supervision, training for new supervisor.