HIRING FOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

About Brightside Child & Family Advocacy
The mission of Brightside Child & Family Advocacy is to provide services to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening and supporting healthy family relationships. We believe in a community where every child is given the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home.  In all we do, all members of our team embrace and demonstrate behaviors aligned with our Culture and Values, including:
•             We are supportive of one another.
•             We communicate openly and honestly.
•             We value one another.
•             We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
 
Development Manager Job Summary
This position coordinates fundraising through special events and donor solicitation to ensure Brightside has the necessary financial support to achieve the mission.
 
Qualifications

• Passion for the mission of Brightside Child & Family Advocacy
• Bachelor’s degree in a related subject is preferred or equivalent experience;
• At least three years experience in event planning and fundraising;
• Strong leadership skills combined with excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail;
• Strategic thinking skills demonstrated by results in various projects;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors;
• Strong computer skills and ease with technology, including proficiency in donor databases and Microsoft Office software;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; and
• Availability for occasional weekend and evening work to support fundraising and marketing activities.

Traits & Distinguishing Characteristics

• Maintains exceptionally high standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism;
• Intrinsically motivated with pride in and ownership of work;
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with all team members and stakeholders;
• Seeks and receives feedback graciously and with a dedication to continuous improvement; and
• Fosters teamwork and assumes positive intent in collaborating with others.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate events, including Brightside’s signature event, Dancing with Savannah Stars;
• Manage individual giving program, including drafting direct mail and digital appeals, pulling mailing lists, and sending out solicitations;
• Works to develop and maintain a comprehensive strategic plan to include donor solicitation strategies to targeted individuals, corporations, foundations, special events, and in-kind donations;
• Works closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to appropriately expand and diversify the donor base through an ongoing cultivation and stewardship program;
• Attends community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals;
• Assists in the production of the annual report by collecting data year-round, creating a storyboard, and collecting pictures;
• Coordinates the fundraising committee, which consists of board members and volunteers;
• Gathers information about nonprofit fundraising trends and technology; and
• Oversees the contracted communications and marketing of the organization, including awareness campaigns, message and brand development, print and electronic materials, media relations, and social media outreach

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Much of the work of this position is completed while sitting at a desk, using a computer and phone. Requires talking, hearing, and visual acuity sufficient to perform these primary functions. 
• Includes traveling to various locations and facilities throughout the City and navigating mobility within a variety of environments. Must have a driver’s license.
• Occasionally includes reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lifting up to 25 pounds for office equipment, supplies, and materials.

How We Operate

• We assume positive intent.
• We take space and make space.
• We speak from our own experience.
• We are conscious of our nonverbal cues.
• We recognize and account for the difference between intent and impact.
• We are respectful of each other’s time and space.
• We ensure confidentiality.
• We share concerns with the whole group and avoid side conversations.
• We listen with an open mind.
• We actively develop conflict resolution skills.

Benefits: This is a full-time position that includes health, vision, and dental benefits as well as generous paid time off and family leave. Annual full-time salary range: $42,800 to $52,000 contingent upon experience.  Organization is open to part-time and/or flexible schedule for the right candidate.

To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to jobs@savannahcasa.org with “Development Manager” as the subject. No phone calls, please. All resumes should be received by December 17th. Interviews will begin in January.

Brightside Child & Family Advocacy is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Job applicants and staff shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions. 

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