Fund Development Manager (Nonprofit)

Fund Development Manager

GPAC is partnering with an established and growing rare disease research, outreach, and advocacy organization to identify their next Fund Development Manager.

This is a Fundraising Specialist role is Full Time and Hybrid and seeking candidates with the following qualities:

• Entrepreneurial
• Relationship-builder
• Tech-savvy

This opportunity offers:

• An opportunity to help those living with rare disease find purpose and work towards a cure
• Develop relationships and fundraising expertise to strengthen your skill set
• Work with a small but mighty team in a supportive, dynamic environment
• $80k - $85k + room for growth based on fundraising results
• Full benefits package and hybrid work arrangement (multiple times weekly in office) within the Twin Cities

Position Summary

The Fund Development Manager will help the organization develop and expand new peer-to-peer and major gift fundraising strategies to engage and activate supporters nationwide.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive, plan and execute an ongoing fundraising strategy by mobilizing a base of supporters who are impacted (or who have a loved one impacted) by the disease
• Strategies will focus particularly on targeted, online peer-to-peer outreach, but will include the opportunity to support and grow into major gifts cultivation as part of role
• Assist with the implementation and expansion of current nationally based campaigns
• Attend and engage supporters, stakeholders and funders in annual spring national conference to deepen support and advance strategic outreach
• Create a donor retention culture and work closely with VP of Development in managing all stewardship and cultivation activities
• Embrace a data-driven fundraising and engagement culture which includes utilizing the organization's database / CRM platform
• Liaise with the finance and administrative teams to ensure all funds raised are stewarded appropriately
• Collaborate internally with marketing team to develop and disseminate all fundraising collateral, such as thank you letters, annual reports, appeals, etc.

Role Requirements

• Must embrace the organization's mission
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills
• Have knowledge and experience in communications and fundraising techniques
• Be organized and exhibit "follow through" on tasks and goals
• Success in developing and managing fundraising campaigns from concept to delivery
• Experience using fund development databases / Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform(s)
• Preferred: Experience in advocacy, outreach or fund development roles within rare disease organizations

To apply, use the link below or contact David Libert at david.libert@gogpac.com or 605.705.3106.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.