Development Manager

Development ManagerThe Development Manager provides administrative, event, and project support, and assists with the operations, database management, donor stewardship, communications and marketing efforts of the Development Department. This is the perfect position for a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants the challenge and the many personal rewards of working in a highly entrepreneurial, mission-driven organization. This position reports to the Director of Development.ResponsibilitiesDevelopment/Database Operations SupportProcess gifts and record pledges.Assist with database updates, clean-up, and other efforts as needed.Generate monthly pledge reminders as necessaryProcess development-related mailingsSupport the fidelity of development data in Salesforce through regular data updatesPrepare correspondence, and other administrative services as assigned.Marketing and Communications SupportSupport communications efforts including but not limited to reviewing e-news content, newsletters, and other marketing contentLead social media effortsGather, prepare, and archive photos, video, and interviews for outreach materialsDesign collateral materials such as brochures, programs, invitations, and flyers (Canva, Microsoft Publisher, InDesign)Manage website updatesEvents SupportSupport all Development events including annual galaSupport event sponsorship planning, outreach, and follow-up for all eventsManage the events calendar including national and local events and external partnershipsManage event spreadsheets including revenue stages, attendance, benefits, and historicalEnsure accurate event campaign data in SalesforceManage event email and direct mail communicationSecure necessary vendors, obtain quotes, secure contracts, and monitor vendor performanceManage staffing plans and train AmeriCorps members, staff, and volunteers on roles as necessaryMaintain record of materials, plans, and documents for future referenceSupport post event management including thank you letters, database update with donor notes, event notes, vendors paid, gifts/sponsorships collectedCross-functional development supportAssist with shared goals of City Year Rhode IslandParticipate in all staff support for site-wide programmingServe on a site-wide committeeBasic Qualifications1-3 years database software experience required (Experience with Salesforce or similar platforms)Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams at onceAdministrative and event management experience in a professional environment utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and Outlook. (Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva is a plus.)Excellent written and oral communication skills with a demonstrated ability to engage a wide range of audiencesDemonstrated ability to build strong internal and external relationshipsBenefitsFull-time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation, sick days and organization holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document. For more information, click here.Employment at City Year is at-will.City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.