Senior Development Manager

The Senior Development Manager is an integral member of the American Nurses Foundation’s development team, responsible for raising funds that contribute to achieving the Foundation’s annual revenue goal and advancing its mission. Reporting to the Development Director, this role has the exciting opportunity to be on the ground floor of launching the Power of Nurses Initiative, a new national fundraising opportunity modeled after a retail round-up program.

This frontline fundraising role manages all aspects of the initiative, including developing the annual fundraising plan, executing fundraising operations, cultivating corporate and retail partnerships, and driving donor engagement to meet revenue targets. This position will also provide support for ongoing development activities, such as annual giving and direct email/mail programs. The role requires an individual with strong organizational skills, disciplined focus, and initiative.

• Develop and manage day-to-day operations of the new fundraising initiative as part of ANF’s overall annual giving.
• Develop and implement strategies to raise funds through retail and corporate partnerships.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, prospects, and partners to secure financial support.
• Serve as liaison between retail partners and internal stakeholders.
• Implement donor recognition and stewardship activities.
• Participate in meetings with prospective donors, confidently articulate purpose and impact.
• Create presentations for donor pitches, fundraising updates, and leadership meetings.
• Write compelling donor communications that amplify ANF impact and outcomes.
• Prepare fundraising reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide support to development team on ongoing development operations, such as annual giving and direct email/mail programs.
• Maintain accurate donor and prospect records in CRM systems.
• Manage and track contract processes and approvals.
• Track performance.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams (e.g., Marketing, Finance, Programs) to align messaging and operations.

• Join us and support more than 5 million Registered Nurses in the United States.
• Every role within ANE contributes to a healthier world through The Power of Nurses.
• An opportunity to help transform a 129-year-old organization to meet the future needs and demands within health care.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB).
• Be a role model for embracing and empowering the uniqueness of every employee.
• Continuously innovating through creative and strategic initiatives.
• Exceptional benefits including but not limited to 401K retirement contributions of up to 7%, generous PTO which includes the week-off between Dec 25 and Jan 1, in addition to Personal Days-off, 11 paid Holidays, excellent health/medical benefits, and much more.
• Commitment to your career development and advancement through ANE learning and development programs (internally and externally).

Hybrid employees must work a minimum of 20% in the office.

ANE Headquarters office located at: 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 500, Silver Spring, MD 20910

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• A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in annual giving (fundraising with appeals and different methods of solicitation like email, direct mail, etc.) in a nonprofit or association work environment involving direct donor or customer interactions. Proven ability to meet or exceed fundraising or sales goals.
• A minimum of three years of supervising direct reports.
• Travel is expected to be up to 35% of the time for stewardship and meetings or events.

• MS365
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint) and fundraising CRM systems.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, strong analytical skills and managing multiple tasks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; proficiency in donor databases and supporting technology; experience in Charity Engine, Hub Spot, and Personify a plus.
• Strong writing and storytelling ability for donor communications.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills; comfortable meeting and talking to prospective donors.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of nonprofit fundraising best practices.
• Maintain professionalism and respect the confidentiality of donor’s personal information.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience with cause-marketing fundraising or retail fundraising models.
• Familiarity with donor acquisition strategies and corporate partnership development.