Development Manager of Individual Giving

Overview: As the Development Manager of Individual Giving at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, you will be responsible for leading efforts to engage individual donors and manage the organization's social media presence. This role combines fundraising expertise with social media savvy to maximize donor engagement and support our mission to changes lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. Reporting to the Regional Director of Development, you will play a pivotal role in building relationships, raising funds, and increasing awareness for our centers located in southeast Pennsylvania, Poconos, New Jersey and New York. If you're a creative fundraiser with a flair for social media, we want to hear from you!

Being the Development Manager of Individual Giving at Devereux has its advantages:

1. Teamwork: You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.
2. Direct Impact: As the manager responsible for individual giving, you have a direct impact on the organization's ability to fulfill its mission.
3. Relationship Building: This role allows you to build meaningful relationships with key stakeholders who are passionate about Devereux and the individuals we serve.
4. Sense of Fulfillment: Knowing that your efforts directly contribute to the organization's ability to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families in need can provide a deep sense of fulfillment and satisfaction.

Reporting to the Regional Director of Development, you will assist with implementing Devereux’s strategic plan, with a goal to make Devereux, the “charity of choice.” Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is headquartered in Villanova, PA and focuses its efforts on Servant Leadership and delivering the best possible interactive experience to our exceptional employees. Overall, being the Development Manager of Individual Giving offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference, build relationships, and contribute to the success of a mission-driven organization. This position will be hybrid, working from home and also traveling to our centers in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey, as needed. This position will be paying in a range, up to $65k commensurate with experience.

In this role you will:

• Lead acquisition, renewal and upgrading of annual giving program.
• Design and execute annual giving campaigns targeting individual donors, utilizing direct mail, email, online platforms, and social media.
• Create personalized cultivation plans, leveraging a variety of communication channels such as email, phone calls, and in-person meetings.
• Manage Devereux’s workplace giving campaigns.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive social media strategy to increase the Devereux's online presence and engagement.
• Deliver compelling messages to multiple audiences via many channels that highlights Devereux's impact, stories, and fundraising initiatives.
• Provide excellent stewardship to donors, acknowledging their support and ensuring a high level of donor satisfaction and retention.
• Acts as development liaison to support designated Devereux program.
• Assist members of the regional development team with duties such as advisory board meeting preparation, committee meetings, and special events.
• Oversee third-party fundraising events and peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns providing guidance and resources to empower them to plan and execute successful events and campaigns.

Our ideal teammate is an exceptional team player who excels in collaboration, demonstrates creativity, and serves as an exemplary leader in fundraising, adept at collaborating effectively with a diverse array of volunteers, donors, and staff members.

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• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing/Public Relations, Human Services or related field. Master’s degree in area above or nonprofit administration a plus
• Must have at least five years’ professional experience in fundraising with a focus on campaign and individual giving management; Nonprofit experience in behavioral health, healthcare and/or a nonprofit setting is also a plus.
• Ability to plan, organize and project manage concurrent communication campaigns in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills, experience in appeal writing solicitation, including proofreading and creating digital and annual giving campaigns as well as proficiency with social media platforms.
• Experience with online fundraising and giving vehicles, websites, mobile and email programs; Raiser’s Edge or similar database management experience preferred.
• Familiarity with segmentation strategies using a large constituent database.
• Proficient computer skills and mastery of Microsoft Office and presentation applications (Adobe Creative Suite and/or graphic design skills a plus; Raisers’ Edge or similar database management experience preferred);
• Additional training in charitable giving preferred.
• Must have an automobile in good working order, valid driver’s license and MVR clearance with a satisfactory driving record.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.