Development Manager, Individual Giving
Company/Organization: Retired Racehorse Project
Position Type: Full Time
Category: Communications
Location: Central MD or Central KY
Responsibilities & Duties: The RRP has an established donor base which is primed for better stewardship, growth, and expansion. The primary responsibility of the Individual Giving Manager is to execute a comprehensive development strategy to address these objectives. Fundraising programs, donor groups, and campaigns that fall under the scope of this position include:
• Monthly/recurring donors
• Year-end appeal
• Silent Auctions
• Peer-to-peer fundraisers
• Major gifts ($10,000+) and planned giving
• Donor appreciation events/activities
• Unique industry-based programs such as the Consignor Pledge program
• Assist with elements of grant writing, management, and reporting as assigned for four to six grants annually The activities typical of this position include but are not limited to:
• Conceptualizing, implementing, and maintaining a donor stewardship matrix
• Outreach, solicitation, and networking
• Ensuring the execution of ongoing donor administrative tasks (thank you notes, donation receipts) and CRM accuracy
• Working across departments to coordinate rollout of fundraising campaigns and activities
• Working closely with the communications team to design campaigns and donor communications that adhere to established brand identity, messaging, and visuals
• Working closely with leadership to evaluate, set, and monitor budgetary goals applicable to the role
• Maintaining public charity profiles such as Candid, Charity Navigator, donor advised funds, and employee giving programs.
• Supporting other development and programmatic activities as needed
• Other tasks as assigned by senior staff
Qualifications & Requirements:
• A minimum of a high school diploma and five years’ full-time employment experience in relevant line(s) of work such as nonprofit development, sales, or customer service.
• Strong computer knowledge. This is fundamentally an administrative position that heavily utilizes a web-based CRM and task management platform, Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and other web-based applications.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills and attention to detail
• Experience in either sport horse or Thoroughbred racing industries whether as a professional or amateur.
• Occasional event attendance requires long days with prolonged periods of standing and walking as well as lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
• Available to travel (<10%) for events as needed with adequate notice. Must be available to attend the Thoroughbred Makeover, held annually in Kentucky in October.
• Must have driver’s license and own transportation.
Salary: The starting salary for this position is $50,000, which may increase dependent upon experience.
Benefits:
• All full-time employees are immediately eligible for health insurance benefits (including dental and vision) with 50% of the employee’s premium paid by the RRP
• Full-time employees are also immediately eligible for participation and fully-vested in a 401K retirement plan with a matching contribution by the RRP of up to 3% of the employee’s salary.
• The RRP offers a flexible unlimited paid time off policy and observes the Federal holiday schedule plus the Friday after Thanksgiving, and the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Home Wi-Fi and cellphone stipends are also available for remote employees.
What kind of on-the-job training or educational opportunities might be provided while employed in the position?: Based on individual need and interest
How and where to apply: Please visit TheRRP.org/careers to apply
Link:TheRRP.org/careers