Development Manager

Purpose of the Position

The Development Manager’s primary responsibility is to execute the school’s planned Annual Fund campaigns, events, and donor communications strategies, grow the general donor base deepening relations with Helix family and community donors, and collaborate with members of the leadership team on identifying institutional and major donor prospects. Responsibilities includes raising funds for the Annual Fund (approx. $200,000) via fundraising campaigns, events, and direct solicitation;

launching a new monthly donor program; managing donor communications (impact newsletter and fundraising campaigns); supporting the annual Luminary Gala and Paths to Possibility 5K events; and supervising the Development Operations Associate to deliver exceptional donor experiences.

• Be present across campus getting to know staff and interacting with students and families. Engage with parents and guardians to inspire giving & volunteering for the Annual Fund
• Build a portfolio of Annual Fund donors below a named threshold, and collaborating with Development Director on qualifying donors for major gifts pursuits
• Manage and cultivate a portfolio of annual donor prospects, soliciting gifts within a giving threshold to meet Annual Fund goal of $200,000
• Manage and oversee donor stewardship, gift acknowledgements, thanks, recognition, and pledge agreements, ensuring a high degree of engagement and satisfaction with all donors

• Co-supervise the Development Operations Associate with the Director of Development to manage donor CRM, gift records, email lists
• Plan and launch the Helix Monthly Donor Program and grow participation via benefits including launching the Pedroncelli Helix wine club and other perks for members

• Plan and execute Annual Fund events and fundraising appeals (inclusive of directing email, direct mail, social media, and web) including Fall Appeal, Helix Connections events, Grandparents & Special Friends Day, Giving Tuesday (thanks not solicitation), Year-end Appeal, I Love Helix days, and Move-a-thon fundraising
• Design, write, and develop content for email, direct mail, peer-to-peer fundraising, social media, and paid advertising, collaborating with marketing manager and marketing vendor as needed
• Support and collaborate with the Helix Adult Academy team on their annual fund campaign, events, and donor communications

• Play an instrumental role leading the executions of the Luminary Gala with an Events Manager
• Be an active member of the Gala Committee, managing pledges, invitations, and overseeing the Gala marketing projects with the Marketing & Communications Manager
• Form and lead the Paths to Possibility 5k committee and oversee event readiness with a race director and Helix team

• Prepare development fundraising reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and as needed basis, running queries and analyzing donor data
• Own the preparation of the Annual Impact Report with the Marketing Manager
• Produce quarterly Impact e-newsletters with the Marketing Manager and Development Director

• Research, recommend, and attend events, conferences, associations, and other community wide opportunities for Helix to participate in to broaden our exposure
• Collaborates with HPA on Helix Store and Helix merchandise
• Manage relationships with development consultants, vendors, and contractors as needed

• Education, Experience & Competencies
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 4-5 years of relevant fundraising experience preferably in an independent school, NPS, college, or community fundraising environment
  • Demonstrated…