Development Manager

Who We Are

Through an individualized, holistic, and multi-year investment, College Bound empowers students in St. Louis facing systemic barriers to achieve transformative lives of higher education and economic possibility. We have grown from an inaugural class of 36 students to over 450 (plus alumni). We believe that one college degree can end the cycle of poverty in a family. We believe in the power of people; in creating relationships defined by deep trust and enduring power. Our culture is one of high expectations and high support with an unwavering focus on degree completion. You can learn more about College Bound by accessing our website at www.collegeboundstl.org.

Summary of Position

College Bound’s Development Manager is charged with maintaining and improving the team’s operations, providing project management support to the team’s various fundraising initiatives throughout the year, executing high-quality events, supporting and engaging volunteers, and building relationships with CB supporters.

Primary Responsibilities

Development Operations

• Donation and invoice management: Gift processing and acknowledgement within 48 hours of receipt. Invoicing and gift follow-up.
• Salesforce & Financial Management: Maintaining accurate gift and relationship data, collaboration with the finance department and CB office manager, including oversight of YOP tax credit processes; lead reporting and workflow management process development and implementation with support of the Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO); maintain Development manual with input from the development team. Take the lead on extracting data from Salesforce for fundraising and financial purposes. Manage invoice processing and credit card reconciliation for development program.
• Classy: Create and maintain Classy online giving page and event pages.

Project Management

• Campaign Monitor and Communications: Design and project manage the Development Communications Calendr, maintain audience lists, build out development related communications with CPO and contractual staff. Write copy as requested and edit proof the work of others. Collaborate with CB contractual marketing professional for design needs.
• Story Colector: Connect with program staff to stay up to date on what is happening, design and maintain a system for getting updates for fundraising use. Participate in the social media committee.
• Annual Report & Other Mass Intiatives: Lead project manager on Annual Report and other mailings and projects such as end-of-year appeals and other mass mailings with input from CPO and Chief Executive Officer. Project manage marketing consultant and communications consultant.

Donor Relations

• Event management: Lead CB event planning and execution with input from key CB staff, project manage event planner for annual gala Cap & Gown, support event sponsor follow-ups as needed.
• Volunteer and CB Ambassador Management: Serve as the first point of contact for all CB volunteer inquiries. Own management of various volunteer groups for development related activities.
• Support Annual Fund Renewal & Stewardship Plan: Solicit renewals at $2,500 or less. Own stewardship plan for donors >$2,500. Provide stewardship planning support to CPO and CEO.
• Grants Management: Maintain grants calendar and related documents. Track restricted funds in partnership with external CFO and CB team. Project manage reports and communications. Support grant writer as requested. Prospect new grants as requested.
• CB Giving Club (Booster Club): Take lead on internal needs of giving club to prepare for CB Booster club related activities. Manage CB Booster Club giving, renewals, and mass communication.
• General office support: Monitoring and maintaining team office supplies, room reservations, ordering food, and preparing office for site visits.
• Opportunity to gain experience in other parts of fundraising, depending on team’s needs and personal interests.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Project management experience
• Data management/database experience
• Advanced proficiency in MIcrosoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Exceptional writing, editing and communication skills
• High-level organizational skills with strict attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting or executing highly detailed events preferred
• Fundraising experience
• Proficiency in donor management software such as eTapestry, Salesforce or Raiser’s Edge

Benefits, Compensation and Working Environment

• Competitive benefits include a portion of paid employee dental and health insurance, a health reimbursement account(HRA), and free vision coverage, short-term disability, life insurance, 401K matching, paid parental leave, PTO (Personal Time Off), and 11 paid holidays.
• Meaningful Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting and empowering hundreds of deserving young people every day.
• Flexible working environment – Fridays are typically remote workday.
• Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation.
• Some weekend and evening work is required for event execution.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel and flexible schedule to accommodate activities conducted outside of business hours.

How to apply

Interested candidates may send a cover letter, resume to College Bound, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Kaleigh Lawrence at klawrence@collegeboundstl.org or by using the application link below.

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