Recognized nationally as a premier nonprofit organization, Dogs for Better Lives’(DBL) mission is to professionally train dogs to help people and enhance lives while maintaining a lifelong commitment to all dogs rescued or bred and the people served. DBL trains and places dogs throughout the United States and is supported by a nationwide donor base. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in finding the right people for the mission. DBL’s employees embrace a work life balance while being trusted to achieve our goals and serve our clients and dogs. Through our employee driven values, we aim to grow to serve more clients while maintaining our commitment to our clients, dogs, and donors. DBL has continuing growth opportunities for those seeking increasing responsibilities as we continue to develop a world class nonprofit. Our full-time employees receive an excellent employer paid benefits package which includes the following: medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, basic life insurance, generous time off (flex/sick days, vacation, 10 paid holidays, 2 floating days off), along with an EAP to promote employee physical and mental well-being.
Job Summary:
The Development Manager generates major gifts by developing and managing a portfolio of gift prospects including major donors; manages relationships with major donors and partners in building relationships; prepares solicitation and other materials to continuously inform and recognize major donors; and provides leadership within the Development Department staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Take leadership for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major and planned giving prospects, enlisting the help of the board, president, development director, and executive leadership.
• Manage and cultivate major individual donor portfolio, including individual plans and strategies to reaching annual goals.
• Oversee Corporate Partnership Program, annually engaging local, regional, and national partners in supporting key programmatic needs of the organization.
• Partner with Development and Finance Departments to ensure all major donor relationships are cultivated and followed up in a timely manner, using moves management.
• Work cooperatively with development team on corporate and foundation opportunities that include individual donors and prospects.
• Support organization in capital campaigns and other special initiatives.
• Prepare solicitation proposals as needed.
• Organize and staff major outreach initiatives in the local/regional community, and nationally as requested, including participation in several regional and national conferences, national service club events, and other special events.
• Perform other duties as required by the organization and Executive Director.
Essential Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in fundraising, with a proven track record and demonstrated success in major gifts and planned giving donor cultivation, and/or successful equivalent in another client-managed business sector.
• Experience working with boards and board committees in fund development preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, donor relationship management software, and other applicable software applications.
• Pass criminal background, credit, and DMV checks.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, sit for extended periods of time, climb stairs, and operate office equipment and computers with ease.
Essential Requirements:
• Possesses competencies in major gift acquisition, planned giving, and strategic planning.
• Enjoys building and maintaining relationships with donors, volunteers, and staff.
• Successfully able to lead self and others through a process and adhere to timelines.
• Shares in the passion of Dogs for Better Lives’ mission.
• Self-starter and independent but works collaboratively.
• Highly skilled in interpersonal and written communication.
• Flexibility to occasionally work evenings, early mornings or weekends as needed.
• Ability to drive or fly to various locations to meet with donors.
• Respects and maintains privileged confidential information.
• Values continuous learning and seeks ongoing training and development.
• Willingness to travel on behalf of the organization up to 30% of time.
Note: This is a job description, not an employment contract. This job description does not state or imply these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by management. Dogs for Better Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment type
Full-time
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