Development Manager, Strategic Giving

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Vice President of Strategic Giving, the Development Manager will provide administrative support in activity related to the newly announced Strategic Giving operations. In support of the Vice President, the incumbent will assist in efforts to pursue dual objectives of this new program: managing fundraising-driven efforts focused on building a diverse constituency for birds and conservation, specifically providing strategy to secure an initial $25M investment in an essential strategic priority and driving organizational growth by modernizing our database and expanding Audubon’s philanthropic reach to include under-represented groups. 

This is a unique position as it seeks one who will play an essential role creating the structure and systems necessary for this new operation. It requires an experienced administrative professional with development, project management, and capability and past experience in data analytics and market research. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who works well independently and as part of a results-oriented team, who can prioritize workload, and ensure deadlines are met. This person will have experience navigating complex organizations--such as higher education, managing high-level projects, advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and communicating the role and values of a team within a larger organization.

Cover letters strongly preferred

Compensation:

Salary range based on geo-differentials:

• $71,000-$82,000/year = National

• $80,000-$90,000/year = Alaska, CA (not San Francisco), Connecticut, D.C., Chicago, Oyster Bay, NY

• $85,000-$95,000/year = NYC (not Oyster Bay), San Francisco, Seattle

Essential Functions:

• With VP, develop materials to document goals, objectives, and KPI of the operation. Track activity via dashboards and share progress via reports and other means regularly and as requested.

• Support efforts to identify and over time oversee the identification of sources for feasibility studies, assessments, and other research efforts; synthesize results and curate data/details to be used in the creation of strategic plan, operational blueprint, annual work plans, and other collateral materials.

• Prepare the operation to pursue market research, conduct demographic studies, and create and analyze data sets. Lead aspects of these efforts as requested.

• Manage and analyze pipeline data, record progress, and draft and edit reports.

• Provide essential project management for projects as assigned.

• Record cultivation strategies for new donors and share data and portfolio assignment recommendations for RMs, including VP and other front-line fundraisers.

• Support efforts to deploy leadership in Strategic Giving, including select C-Suite leadership, Board Directors/Advisory Board members, and programmatic leaders. Develop all materials to prepare for initial and ongoing engagement.

• Ensure Asana, Salesforce, and other databases and related dashboards are amended regularly to reflect updates and activity; analyze and report on efforts to VP as requested.

• Develop ad update stewardship calendar for VP’s portfolio and provide support to ensure regular donor cultivation and engagement. Facilitate and manage correspondence as needed.

• Manage all stages of preparation for donor/prospect meetings: confirm logistics, secure research, and facilitate the creation of materials and correspondence before and after meetings.

• Provide administrative support in the following capacities among others as assigned: Oversee scheduling for all meetings, pursuing and delivering research, agendas, and all required materials. Meetings include and are not limited to strategy sessions, retreats, and interviews. Record, analyze, and disseminate actionable meeting notes.

• Assisting in staffing, including scheduling interviews and consulting with Recruiting.

• Managing the daily calendar, expenses, and travel bookings.

• Over time, as the program develops, assume additional administrative and project management tasks that support the ongoing advance of the effort.

• Collaborate with Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years' professional experience in a development position that includes portfolio management, project management, data analytics, and support of a senior leader.

• Interest, understanding, and commitment to Audubon’s mission, and ability to communicate the mission and Flight Plan objectives effectively.

• Culturally competent and sensitive professional with a demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Experience with affinity groups strongly preferred.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills and experience synthesizing and analyzing data to develop reports and presentations.

• Meaningful market research experience, especially in emerging markets and constituencies.

• Deep understanding of basic fundraising principles and best practices, including moves management, and effective fundraising pipeline development. Demonstrated success working on a team that has secured 6- and 7-figure+ gifts.

• Adept in managing confidential and sensitive details in the work with emerging markets and the complex nature of these sensitive relationships.

• Proven ability to exercise discretion and sound personal judgment.

• Results oriented with the capacity to understand project objectives and pursue excellence.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and CRM management required. Salesforce use preferred, but not required.

• A flexible approach to work, with the willingness to work periodic evenings and weekends and travel for events when necessary.

• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

• Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

This position is represented by the Communication Workers of America (CWA).