Position Description & Scope of Work:
The Development Manager is a full-time (40 hours per week), benefit eligible position that manages a variety of development responsibilities including but not limited to moves management of individual and corporate donors and prospects, planning and execution of both cultivation and fundraising events, and administrative assistance to the Executive Director and Director of Development as needed pertaining to development-related items. The ideal candidate will enjoy and be effective at carrying out forward-facing fundraising activities and in-office administrative functions. As with all Duet staff, this position strives at every opportunity to promote organizational goals and values.

Key Responsibilities:
 

1. As the event lead, manage various aspects of small to mid-size cultivation and fundraising events as well as one large annual signature fundraising event including securing corporate sponsorships, managing volunteers, and preparing budgets, timelines, and logistics.
2. Manage a portfolio of up to 75 individual and corporate donors and prospects through all stages of moves management. Meet or exceed metrics as agreed upon with the Director of Development.
3. Cultivate volunteers to become donors to secure first-time and ongoing gifts.
4. Collaborate with all work teams to ensure that communication and solicitation efforts are not being duplicated with Duet’s individual, corporate, and congregational volunteers, donors, and prospects.
5. Serve on the Special Event Committee by attending meetings, contributing to discussions, taking notes, and assisting with meeting follow-up items.
6. Join and regularly attend/participate in at least one outside networking group agreed upon with the Director of Development.
7. Conduct presentations on behalf of the organization.
8. Achieve proficiency in both Raiser’s Edge NXT as well as the Raiser’s Edge database, to manage portfolios, pull reports/queries, and create acknowledgement letters, if not already proficient with these items.
9. Maintain organizational brand and uphold Duet’s inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility principles in all internal and external communications.
10. Provide support at outreach events as needed.
11. Promote a culture of philanthropy throughout Duet
12. Carry out additional duties/initiatives as assigned.

Highest Priority Personal Attributes:

Qualifications:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, three to five years professional experience in development/fundraising, outside sales, event planning, or other related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Advanced experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar preferred
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends as required
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance card or ability to obtain one

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within Maricopa County

Please mail or e-mail resume with cover letter to:

Jennifer K. Kabrud, MNpS, Director of Development

Duet: Partners In Health & Aging

10000 North 31st Avenue, Suite D200, Phoenix, Arizona 85051

kabrud@duetaz.org