The Philanthropy Manager reports to the Chief Leadership & Engagement Officer and directs the individual and philanthropic giving efforts for Children & Families First (CFF). This position is responsible for development and execution of a focused, strategic approach to individual and foundation to support Children & Families First (CFF). With a primary focus on the donor experience, the Philanthropy Manager serves to build an increasingly strong and diverse network of local, regional, and national investors, and increase financial investment in CFF to support a dynamic and growing organization. In partnership with CFF leadership and volunteers, the Philanthropy Manager spends considerable time visiting with and stewarding individual and corporate investors, and prospects. This role will also oversee the day-to-day management of CFF fundraising infrastructure, including donor record management, stewardship, and reporting.

Create opportunities to increase the visibility of Children & Families First through strategic engagement, participation in events, and special initiatives.
Collaborate with the Communications & Engagement Manager in the creation of donor-related materials including print and electronic appeals, stewardship communication, and meeting packets.
Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for both annual funds and special campaign initiatives.
Collaborate with the Senior Executive Team to align annual fundraising targets with organizational strategic objectives and budget.
Develop and implement a plan to achieve CFF’s fundraising goals with measurable targets and outcomes.
Continually identify new individual, foundation, corporate, and government prospects.
Establish and maintain relationships with individuals, corporations, government agencies, and foundations.
Manage a portfolio of donors and prospective donors through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Ensure timely and accurate communication with the Finance Team to ensure proper handing and accounting of grants and donations.
Ensure receipt, acknowledgement, reporting, and stewardship of grants and donations.
Set and achieve monthly and annual goals, including the number of face-to-face visits with donor prospects, number of gifts, number of new investors, number of new prospects in cultivation, total investments.
Maintain documentation of fundraising activity and prepare monthly reports on progress for the CEO and Board.
Prepare or delegate preparation of written and verbal proposals, concept and informational materials, endowment and planned giving agreements, and other materials needed to secure donations.
Solicit a measurable number of gifts annually, while growing a pipeline of new opportunities to support future gift solicitations.
Work with other staff to coordinate small-scale events as needed.
Prepare fundraising committee activities, reports, and meeting agendas.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervises all fundraising contractors.
Coordinate with staff in the use of Raisers’ Edge, CFF’s donor database

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in business, nonprofit management or similar field with a minimum of five years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit or foundation development; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience using Raisers Edge Fundraising Database, required.

Demonstrated success achieving annual fundraising goals within a range of
$500,000 - $1,000,000.
Successful experience with community engagement.
Strong event planning skills.
Proven ability to establish objectives, set performance standards, and to achieve goals.
Experience motivating and collaborating successfully with volunteers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to develop relationships of trust and respect with all stakeholders and excite stakeholder investments.
Self-starter with the ability to initiate prospecting activities and face-to-face meeting.
Strong experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while managing multiple deadlines.
High degree of initiative and the ability to work independently.
Exhibits strong passion for CFF’s vision and mission.
Commitment to building a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable community where all people can thrive.
Ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the agency’s service population.
Willing to work flexible hours and travel as necessary.
Must have a valid driver’s license, which meets the requirements of the agency’s insurance carrier.

Full-time, with benefits

Benefits include:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Pay
Tuition Assistance
401 (k) plan with matching
EAP and other wellness programs

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