About the role

Development Manager driving fundraising and engagement efforts for Breakthrough T1D. Fostering relationships with donors and volunteers to support the mission of improving lives affected by Type 1 Diabetes.

Responsibilities

implement revenue and engagement plans that drive new levels of performance and year-over-year growth in the chapter
responsible for achieving personal event revenue goals and support the achievement of overall event, and ultimately chapter revenue and engagement goals
secure event sponsors and corporate teams to drive greater awareness and revenue for assigned event(s)
provide 1:1 coaching of fundraising best practices with event participants; elevate fundraising activation
develop and implement recruitment and fundraising engagement events that will lead to increased participation and fundraising activation
identify and develop new business with existing donors and new prospects
implement stewardship strategies of all event supporters that align to program standards; ensuring they are done timely and consistently throughout the year
recruit, cultivate, and manage volunteer leaders that drive revenue as key partners
support and maintain the vision, mission, and priorities of Breakthrough T1D
represent the interests, professionalism, and integrity of Breakthrough T1D in all activities and relationships

3-5 years of fundraising experience, with a clear record of achievement in a complex, mission-driven organization with revenue responsibilities more than $500k
experience working directly in large scale events (walk, gala, ride, endurance, etc.)
strong skills in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and on-going stewardship of donors and supporters
experience partnering with strong and active volunteers, including working successfully with a large network of passionate volunteers
demonstrate a high degree of energy, integrity, courage, empathy, and creativity
a team player who can achieve individual objectives and support those of the entire chapter team
proven ability to successfully maintain an extensive network of strategic relationships (donors, volunteers, community partners, etc.) in the local area
existing knowledge and network of relationships in the territory preferred
ability to be an enthusiastic spokesperson/representative of Breakthrough T1D’s mission
clear communicator with ability to inspire others to engage and support an organization’s mission
highly efficient in time management and able to meet deadlines under pressure
proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM databases
college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
ability to travel locally required
evening and weekend work as needed