Development Manager - Augusta Warrior Project

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Development Manager – Augusta Warrior Project, Augusta, Georgia

Augusta Warrior Project, headquartered in Augusta, GA, is recruiting for the position titled Development Manager.

Augusta Warrior Project (AWP) is a 501-(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the overall well-being of Warriors, their families and their communities.

As the Development Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with a regionally and nationally recognized VSO with a primary mission of supporting Veterans in the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area), which includes counties in Georgia and South Carolina
• Manage all aspects of Augusta Warrior Project’s fundraising and donor-development efforts, including individual solicitations, corporate sponsorships, grants, in-kind donations, charitable events, and other opportunities
• Foster a culture of philanthropy within Augusta Warrior Project, ensuring that everyone in the organization understands and values donors and what drives them to support causes they care about
• Work with a team of professionals who continuously demonstrate a passion for helping Veterans to become self-sustaining upon their transition from active military service

Key Job Responsibilities  

• Build a robust database of a diversity of potential donors—individuals and groups—that may have an interest in supporting the worthy activities of Augusta Warrior Project
• With the CEO, set goals and objectives to ensure steady, measurable progress in fund development activities
• Develop and manage plans and schedule development activities to ensure:
  • Fundraising goals are met
  • Augusta Warrior Project and its programs and accomplishments have high, positive visibility regionally and nationally if breadth of activities expands nationally
  • All solicitation efforts target the appropriate audiences in the most effective way possible
  • Fundraising efforts are coordinated with national, regional, and local partners
  • All Development and Fundraising activities are completed on time, within budget, and at high levels of quality
• Establish and execute processes to foster loyalty and increase donor retention
• Develop and implement a process for evaluating commitment level of current donor base and increasing share of wallet for Augusta Warrior Project
• Develop and implement an ongoing process to evaluate interest, readiness, and capacity of new funding prospects
• With the Marketing Manager, develop donor-centered communications and cultivation strategies to continuously strengthen relationships
• Provide adequate and appropriate acknowledgement and recognition for donors

Success in this role is measured on:

• Diversifying our funding base and revenue streams to allow Augusta Warrior Project to become and remain financially independent and sustainable
• Developing a strong grant program-writing campaign that reaches out to the most viable organizations for providing grants
• Designing and implementing an individual giving program that incorporates a variety of campaigns (i.e., direct mail, social media, pledge, person-to-person, etc.)
• Integrating a strong giving presence on website and social media
• Fostering and formalizing relationships with corporations and foundations to realize funding and engagement opportunities

Desired Experience:

• Demonstrated success in a Development/Fundraising role in a nonprofit organization, responsible for creating and executing robust Development plans
• Proven success in donor analysis, donor development, relationship management, solicitation design, and campaign execution
• Successful track record of grant-writing and grant management
• Relevant experience/education in the following: Marketing, Fundraising, Grantsmanship, Nonprofit Management, or Business Administration
• Project management experience – proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and productively with minimal supervision
• Known to be results-driven and consistently successful in meeting assigned deadlines
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills; ability to establish rapport with people of all types and ranks
• Proven organizational skills, with strong attention to detail
• A high level of discretion in maintaining confidentiality when dealing with private or sensitive information
• Veteran/spouse/family member of military Veteran and/or passion for Veteran causes

Desired Skills/Knowledge/Ability

• Knowledge of best practices in nonprofit development and fundraising
• Highly proficient in writing and editing, especially marketing and persuasive communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficient with donor-management software (e.g., Salesforce)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Consistently meets assigned deadlines
• Forecasts resource needs accurately to support successful project completion
• Communicates effectively with internal and external constituencies using a variety of devices and methods (phone, email, video conferencing, etc.)
• Generates original ideas and uses creativity to complete assigned tasks and solve problems

Physical/Conditional Requirements: (Travel, etc.)

• Capable of some regional/local travel 20% of the time
• Willing and able to attend professional, civic and social events afterhours on occasion

Augusta Warrior Project is an equal opportunity employer.  Augusta Warrior Project does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Candidates will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in this country. At the discretion of the hiring company, candidates may be asked to pass a drug test, a lie-detector test, or become bonded.

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