Advancement Manager

Job Purpose

The Advancement Manager is responsible for working with the Advancement team (consisting of the Executive Director, and the Volunteer and Community Coordinators) to ensure the organization’s mission of building community through nourishment is supported with the appropriate financial, volunteer, and in-kind resources.

Primary Functions

Fundraising

• In partnership with the Executive Director, strategically plan, develop, and lead the implementation of a comprehensive Fund Development plan to meet the ongoing annual fundraising needs of NourishMKE ensuring its goals, outcomes, and expectations align with NourishMKE’s overall strategic plan.
• Collaborate with the advancement team in the implementation of the annual Fund Development plan, ensuring its goals, outcomes, and expectations align with the NourishMKE’s overall strategic plan.
• Create and implement fundraising strategies to maximize revenue through annual appeals, fundraising events, corporate partnerships, and more as outlined in the Fund Development plan.
• Generate written development materials such as Letters of Interest, grants, and reports in collaboration with the Executive Director and Advancement Team
• Engage and coach the Advancement Team in coordinating the full life-cycle of grant fundraising, including grant research, grant writing, tracking deadlines, and grant reporting.
• Elevate donor engagement with new and existing donors, including individuals, foundations, corporations, and civic and religious organizations through effective communication, relationship building, and retention strategies to increase financial support.
• Represent NourishMKE at community speaking engagements and networking events as appropriate.
• In partnership with the Executive Director, support the Board of Directors in their fundraising and community engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with the NourishMKE Team on social media and marketing including newsletters and social media

Volunteer Management

• In coordination with the Advancement Team, strategically plan, develop, and lead the implementation of a comprehensive Volunteer Management plan to enhance volunteer recruitment, orientation, training, retention, and supervision and meet ongoing annual volunteer needs in alignment with NourishMKE’s strategic plan.
• Oversee the creation, review, maintenance, and implementation of handbooks, policies, and procedures related to volunteering and volunteer management.
• Collaborate with volunteers and staff to elicit feedback and engage in continuous evaluation and improvement of the volunteer program.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• Affinity with the overall mission of NourishMKE.
• Excellent communication skills- listening, speaking, and writing.
• Ability to relate comfortably with individuals from diverse racial, cultural, social, educational and economic backgrounds who work at our pantries and use our services.
• Excellent computer skills, proficient with MS Office applications, experience with CRM preferred.
• Excellent attention-to-detail.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, grow, and work as a team.

Organizational Structure

Reports to: Executive Director

Direct Reports: None

Collaborates with: Advancement Team, All Staff, Volunteers

Work Type: Salaried, Full Time (100%)

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Required Experience: 2 years

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s

Preferred Experience: 3-5 years advancement or development

Preferred Field: Fundraising and Development, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Communications