Development Manager

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications or related field required - Preferred minimum of two years of experience working in an nonprofit or business setting, or development or communications position; experience with public and staff relations and event planning/management. - Forward looking, strategic thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solution - Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, donors, and external partner - Expert level written and verbal communication skills; possess the ability to interact and communicate effectively with all age groups - Ability to meet high performance goals in a fast-paced working environment while handling multiple priorities, to work with little direct supervision and to establish and maintain specific goals and deadlines; excellent attention to detail - Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Constant Contact or other similar application and experience or ability to use CRM (donor database) software - Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters and documents; must maintain client, financial, staff, payroll and agency confidentiality - Ability to flex hours for some weekend and/or evening commitments