Manager, Development (Seattle, WA)

Job Description:	The Role The Development Manager (DM) will report directly to and work closely with the Managing Director of Community Partnerships on setting and executing development strategy and building a diverse and sustainable local funding base to achieve the funding growth necessary to support the regional program. The Development Manager is responsible for supporting the Managing Director to identify potential donors in our region, tracking and managing data systems to ensure sustainable and responsible fiscal growth, and collaborating with our marketing team to design and execute appropriate marketing collateral and channels to support our region’s goals. The Team Our team, including nearly 30 corps members and 300 alumni, has built strong and lasting partnerships within the unique communities of the larger Puget Sound area. And, although our experience has been marked by challenges, the momentum of our progress is rapidly accelerating. This coming year, we look forward to joining fellow communities in the Yakima Valley, forging new relationships, and working alongside our partners across the state to make excellence in education a reality for all students of Washington.
Qualifications:	Primary Responsibilities Steward Current and Potential Donors Through Project Management Prepare and support development team members to execute actions in line with the strategic and operational plans and monitor progress against plan (i.e., prepare meeting briefs and materials, capture meeting downloads, prep donor follow-up, draft correspondence, track when tasks are completed, identify when tasks are overdue, etc.) Planning and running inspiring events and school visits including: managing all logistics and preparation; creating and compiling materials; coordinating hosts, corps members, alumni and speakers, and managing execution of follow-up Drafting, proofreading and editing communications including letter of intent, grants, and grant reports Conduct research on new and existing donors to identify motivations and barriers to contributing to our organization and potential levers to deepen their connection to and support of our work Campaign Management Growing our local individual giving base of support, including our Sponsor A Teacher Campaign (our fundraising campaign that matches individual donors to Teach For America teachers) by creating and executing a campaign plan Maintaining a comprehensive fundraising database and files that includes accurate donor information (background research, biography, etc.) Efficiently tracking all communications, actions, events, and fundraising commitments for each donor in the portfolio Collaborate with the marketing team to create region-specific materials that communicate our vision and theory of change to a variety of local stakeholders Manage Development Operations Requirements Prior Experience Minimum 2-5 years’ experience Previous grant writing experience preferred Work Demands Travel to approximately three Teach For America conferences each year Ability to travel in the Puget Sound area during business hours Ability to work some nights and weekends Skills Knowledge of development landscape preferred Ability to operate with purpose, urgency, and accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment through the use of strong organizational systems Ability to track and leverage data and prospect research to identify partnership opportunities Good relationship builder with keen understanding of what motivates others Excellent writer and communicator Creativity and willingness to engage in new forms of outreach through social media Strong innovator who thrives in building/starting projects from the ground up Embodies Teach For America's core values Knowledge of Microsoft office suite Education Bachelor’s degree required Apply Now To be considered for this role, you must submit an online application. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to find the link to the online application. Benefits and Salary Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included. Learn more at www.teachforamerica.org/benefitspackage. Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity Teach For America seeks individuals of all ethic and racial backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to this effort. Learn more about our diversity on staff: www.teachforamerica.org/staff-diversity. This job description reflects Teach For America’s assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.