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Fundraising & Development Manager

Organization:
Read Better Be Better
Type of organization:
Education
Location:
Phoenix, Arizona
Job category:
Fundraising/Development
Experience level:
Mid-level
Employment type:
Full-time
Position modality:
On-site position
Pay type:
Salary
Pay:
$54,000–$65,000

Position description

Posting last updated 2 weeks ago

Job Title: Development Manager

Work hours: Full-time

Salary Range: $54,000 - $65,000

FLSA Status: Exempt

Read Better Be Better is seeking a Development Manager to help grow our development team and support the expansion of RBBB's vision. If you are passionate about Read Better Be Better's mission of addressing Arizona's literacy crisis, then apply now!

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About the Organization

Read Better Be Better's mission is to connect young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and leadership.

Read Better Be Better (RBBB) is an education nonprofit focused on solving Arizona's literacy crisis. We work with partnering school districts throughout Phoenix to connect 3rd grade readers and middle school leaders to inspire a love of literacy and leadership. Since 2014, we have served thousands of Phoenix-area students with our after-school program in over 70 schools, as well as community-based programming across the state. Each school semester, we have expanded to serve more students, schools, and families. We are a mission-driven, collaborative community of passionate, creative, growth-minded professionals, and we welcome those seeking to contribute their work experience and skillset to making a positive impact on the education system in Arizona.

A Day as RBBB's Development Manager

The Development Manager oversees and coordinates various aspects of development projects to help maintain and grow RBBB's funding streams through individual donations and foundational support. They are a key contributor in the execution of strategic plans, ensuring that projects align with business objectives and are completed within predetermined timelines. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project progression from inception to delivery. This role primarily works in the Read Better Be Better office, collaborating in meetings, and attending external events offsite. Primary responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate all aspects of fundraising events and activities planning to execution.
  • Assume full responsibility for various fundraising efforts (individual and institutional). 
  • Oversee entirety of grants process from start to finish, tracking all metrics and partner with cross-functional team members, such as grant writer. 
  • Manage relationships with stakeholders; communicate with organizations and donors through email, calls, and meetings. 
  • Research and identify prospective new donors/grants and proactively initiate sponsorship and funding. 
  • Responsible for timely processing and acknowledging all contributions in a timely manner. 
  • Effectively convey a clear narrative utilizing RBBB's data and demonstrating the need for targeted literacy programming in Arizona. 
  • Ensure donor database is maintained; conduct audits. 
  • Track, monitor and report on progress and key metrics.

Benefits

Work-from-Home Fridays 
Generous Paid-Time Off & Paid Holidays 
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance 
HSA plans available 
Short-Term Disability, Accident Plan & Life Insurance 
Professional Development 
Casual Dress Code 
See the Full-Time Employee Benefits One-Page Summary 

What you need to qualify

3+ years of non-profit experience working in fundraising or project organization 
Experience with donor database (Salesforce a plus!), fund management & grant writing 
Demonstrated experience communicating to a variety of audiences 
Outstanding administrative and organization skills that reflect a customer service focus 
Strong writer; professional written and interpersonal skills; adaptability 
Must be able to travel to various locations in the Greater Phoenix area 
Must have the ability and willingness to occasionally work evenings and weekends

Be Excellent Be Kind 

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  Contact jobs@readbetterbebetter.org

Read Better Be Better is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. See the RBBB Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Statement on the website.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of non-profit experience working in fundraising or project organization 
  • Experience with donor database (Salesforce a plus!), fund management & grant writing 
  • Demonstrated experience communicating to a variety of audiences 
  • Outstanding administrative and organization skills that reflect a customer service focus 
  • Strong writer; professional written and interpersonal skills; adaptability 
  • Must be able to travel to various locations in the Greater Phoenix area 
  • Must have the ability and willingness to occasionally work evenings and weekends

How to apply


Please apply on our website: https://readbetterbebetter.applicantpro.com/pages/JobOpportunities/

If you need assistance with this application, please contact us at jobs@readbetterbebetter.org. Have prepared an updated resume to upload during the application. Once you have completed both of our quick 2-step application, it will be reviewed. If you qualify for the position, you will receive a phone call interview. For those moving forward, they will be requested to submit a portfolio of work samples. Then, an in-person panel interview may be scheduled after this. After the in-person interview, you can expect to wait about 1-3 weeks for an offer or not. References will be requested during the job offer phase.

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