NEW DEVELOPMENT MANAGER JOB
IN USA, REMOTE!

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

Position Summary:
We are proud of what NMSDC has achieved and the challenges we have overcome over the past 50 years. However, we have a long way to go to close the racial wealth gap and achieve economic equity.
In 2022, as we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we are taking game changing actions to tackle the BHAG (big, hairy, audacious goal) of growing NMSDC certified MBE revenue to $1 Trillion in the coming years and help our nation advance economic equity.
The Development Manager is responsible for securing critical funding for NMSDC’s mission and programs. The Development Manager will support the work of the Chief Growth Officer by leading the annual fund and stewardship program, conducting research on foundations and corporations, providing technical support on related fundraising activities and Hispanic outreach activities.
To be considered for this role, candidates must believe in NMSDC’s mission, by remaining extremely motivated in advancing it further and be highly creative in scaling our organization’s influence and impact. Is this something that interests you? Join our proud team that is passionately committed to supporting minority businesses to grow profitably.

Job Location: Remote
Employment Status: Full Time, Exempt
Travel Requirements: Moderate travel for company business and events; 15-25%

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Provide support to accomplish the goals of the Chief Growth Officer.
· Contribute to NMSDCs annual fundraising goal of $5+Million (operations and capital) by managing an increasingly productive portfolio of donors with ongoing success.
· Work to identify and qualify potential new donors through visits, phone calls and video meetings to establish relationships that will result in gifts to NMSDC.
· Create, execute and track the moves management strategy for all donors in assigned donor portfolio. Prepare monthly reports for the CGO.
· Work with the grant writing consultant on ensuring that moves management is up to date and follow-up is being conducted.
· Work collaboratively with other team members, marketing and communications staff to identify and implement strategies for donor research, identification, prospecting, solicitations and cultivation.
· Provide personal acknowledgement for donor gifts and ensure timely and appropriate thank you letters, calls, and outreach have been sent by the department.
· Regularly analyze and report results against established goals and metrics; modify donor engagement strategies as necessary and appropriate to meet revenue goals.
· Collaborate with other team members on special donor events or meetings including, but not limited to, major donor events, special marketing events, planned giving events and other donor-specific events.
· Help coordinate the monthly Steering Committee meetings and other meetings as necessary.
· Maintain positive, active relationships with staff and donors to ensure ongoing support of NMSDC and the people we serve.
· Must know and be able to work with the following programs: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Excel, and other software programs important to the success of the organization.
· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
· Bachelor degree preferred, or a combination of education and work experience
· 5 years of related experience
· Excellent written, verbal, listening and presentation skills
· Highly efficient in the utilization of Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and the ability to learn proprietary systems
· Strong problem-solving skill
· Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities in a focused and timely manner
· Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
This position operates in a typical office environment and requires constant use of a computer and other office equipment, such as phones, calculators, computer printers and copy machines. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
The person in this position frequently communicates with internal and external stakeholders (food bank leadership and staff, donors, etc.). Must be able to gather and exchange accurate information in these situations. This position requires occasional local travel for meetings (reliable transportation is needed), fundraising events, or professional development opportunities. Infrequent national and/or overnight travel may be required for donor meetings or for optional professional development opportunities. Occasional night, weekend or on-call work may be required.

Compensation and Benefits:
• Salary
• This position is an outstanding opportunity for a self-motivated individual to assume a pivotal role in the evolution of a fast-growing, highly respected organization
• Benefits: Medical Insurance, 401K Plan, Short-Term Disability, Term Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation and Sick Pay, Performance Bonus - tied to the financial health of organization & individual performance