Position Summary Essential Functions - Taleef Collective

 

 

Job Title: Development Manager

Position Summary Fundraising is a critical enabler of Ta’leef Collective’s efforts in the community. Ta’leef Collective has experienced significant growth in its operating budget over the past two years, driven by the opening of its Chicago campus, an expansion of its core programs and services in Chicago and Fremont, and the launching of new programming to meet community needs. The Development Manager will be based out of our Fremont office and will be a creative, community-oriented, and self-motivated non-profit development professional. The Development Manager is responsible to cultivate existing and new donors nationwide, develop and execute online/social media fundraising campaigns, and oversee all development operations. This individual must have a passion for non-profit work and the drive and focus to organize and launch successful campaigns and events, while ensuring day to day gift processing and database management is carried out with excellence. He/she reports to the Executive Director, and works regularly with Program staff and the Board Development Committee.

Essential Functions: 1.   Participate in setting strategy and executing the annual fundraising plan, managing all aspects of gift processing, development operations, reporting and analytics, and growing revenue across all sources and funds. 2.   Establish and maintain ties with various community stakeholders and cultivate relationships with new and existing donors nationwide, coordinating visits, managing campaigns and events and maintaining donor communications – all working closely with the Board Development Committee. 3.   Manage and grow the monthly donor program, annual campaigns and fundraising events, and oversee email, social media, and phone communications with donors. 4.   Use qualitative and quantitative evaluations to analyze fundraising efficacy, produce periodic gift summaries, queries and reports, and track progress toward the plan.

 

 

5.   Oversee private and institutional foundation grant inquiries, applications, and proposals and maintain timely grant reports for existing grants. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements: •   •   •   •   •   •   •   •  

Fundraising, community outreach, or sales experience Adept at all major social media platforms and a saavy content producer Marketing writing and marketing communications background or experience Familiarity with donor relational databases, CRMs, and running queries & reports Passionate about philanthropic giving Grant writing experience a plus Must live in the Bay Area, or willing to relocate Familiarity and comfort with the American Muslim community

Competencies: •   •   •   •   •  

Email and Social Media content development and management Financial Management Self-starter Experienced with Blackbaud e-Tapestry, Raisers Edge or similar platform Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: •   •   •   •   •   •   •   •  

Extraordinary attention to detail and process. Highly developed interpersonal skills. Ability to meet people with ease. Excellent interpersonal and team-work skills. Strong leadership, organization and time management skills. Excellent written communication and editing skills Knowledge of marketing strategies and techniques. Capacity and flexibility to get things done on time and at a high quality level. Commitment to Ta’leef Collective core values.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time salaried position with benefits, for a minimum of forty hours per week.

 

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed within this job description and are not a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as appropriate by management at any time.

To apply: Email resume, cover letter, and references to: [email protected]   Intended Hire Date: January 15, 2018