Development Manager

Reports to the Vice President
- Development. Supports client facing activities and provides strategic consultation and funds development support to a wide variety of projects and non-profit organizations.

• Manage a portfolio of nonprofit clients, developing a deep understanding of each organization's mission, programs and fundraising priorities.
• Research and screen prospects, individuals, corporations and foundations, for a variety of non-profit clients
• Research, write and manage the grant process for corporate and foundation prospects
• Write communications for a variety of clients, to include emails, letters, presentations
• Coordinate and implement donor stewardship process for clients - donor follow up and communications
• Track progress toward fundraising goals and activities through shared documents
• Collaborate with full Allyn team to ensure client projects are managed effectively and efficiently
• Contribute creative ideas and strategic insights to improve fundraising outcomes and client services
• Coordinate internal and client-facing activities and events, as needed
• Other duties to support the larger Allyn team, as assigned

• Strong understanding of nonprofit funds development principles, with experience in capital campaign management a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills
• Work effectively in a fast paced, open and supportive team environment
• High degree of professionalism, sensitivity and integrity
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with strong attention to detail
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent knowledge of G-Suite and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of donor database platforms and grant tracking systems (ex. Bonterra, Salesforce, Raiser's Edge)

• Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in non-profit fundraising with a proven track record of raising funds across multiple stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated experience managing a grants process, from research to reporting
• Experience supporting both annual and capital campaigns is a plus

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