Development Manager - Austin

Job Description

The Development Manager is a key member of the Development Team and ensures fundraising success for the KIPP Texas Austin region. Specifically, the Development Manager works under the direction of the Director of Development to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective mid-level donors. This position will manage a targeted donor portfolio, create engaging donor communications, develop presentations, assist with donor engagement experiences, maintain meticulous records in the donor database (RENXT), and provide administrative support for regional and statewide fundraising initiatives. This role requires the ability to work in a fast paced environment and respond proactively to fundraising priorities. The right individual must be mission-aligned, collaborative, and results-oriented. This role requires a highly organized teammate with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.

Manage a portfolio and drive mid-level giving for the Austin RegionManage a portfolio of 75-100 mid-low range donors with the capacity to give up to $10K

• Strategize with the Director of Development to create and execute appropriate next steps for current, lapsed, and prospective donors
• Conduct prospect research and coordinate logistics for outreach including invitations to regional donor tours, visits, and meetings
• Manage all aspects of regional giving days, end-of-year giving drive, and other online fundraising campaigns
• Oversee the creation, design, and distribution of engaging and informative regional donor newsletters and other mass communications

Maintain constituent records and track moves management

1. Maintain constituent records in donor database and upload necessary documentation and track moves management for each donor in portfolio and ensure the asks (opportunities) are accurately reflected in Raiser’s Edge
2. Coordinate with the database team to pull mailing and email lists for donor communications, such as the newsletters and appeals, and ensure all changes are updated in Raiser's Edge

Support and leverage the statewide Development Department

1. Promote the cultivation and stewardship of regional projects/events such as webinars, speaker series, etc. that are created by the Strategic Partnerships team and assist with day-of execution and assist Development Events team with day-of execution on local events,
2. Support Strategic Partnerships team with gathering collateral materials and support day-of logistics for KIPP school and/or campus tours
3. Serve as a committee member for the Austin Family Emergency Fund
4. Update local external materials such as slide decks, one-pagers, and acknowledgement letters for donors and complete fundraising and donor reports as assigned
5. Other duties as assigned by the regional Director of Development, as per the needs of the region

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel) and Google Suites
• Highly motivated and self-directed learner with a “whatever it takes” attitude
• High degree of professionalism and discretion
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising databases
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is necessary
• Strong follow-up and follow-through skills are necessary
• Proficiency using computers, printers, copy machines, and fax machines
• Knowledge of Central Texas area grant opportunities and foundations

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2-3 years fundraising experience in a non-profit environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized; manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and planning skills

Additional Information

In addition to a competitive salary scale, a part of KIPP Texas’ competitive benefits options, KIPP offers all employees an $0 HMO plan for the employee only. In addition to our $0 plan, KIPP provides a $600 employer contribution towards a Health Savings Account and a variety of other supplemental benefits such as Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.