Fund Development Manager - Eye Bank

Fund Development Manager

Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank (SDSEB) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives!! Our mission at SDSEB is to save lives through organ donation and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work!! Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank is seeking a candidate for Fund Development Manager. This person will be responsible for developing and implementing a fundraising program as well as researching grant opportunities. These efforts will help secure the necessary funds to support mission and strategic directives. The role requires excellent communications and organizational skills, a passion for making a difference and the ability to work collaboratively with a dedicated team of professionals.

This position is a hybrid position in West Sacramento or in the Nashville area.

For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities.

DCI Donor Services operates organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: Sierra Donor Services and Tennessee Donor Services with operations in the states of California, New Mexico, and Tennessee. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank.

Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobilizing the power of people and the potential of technology, we are honored to extend the reach of each donor's gift and share the importance of the gift of life.

With the help of our employee-led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.

Key responsibilities this position will perform include:

• Research, identify, write proposals, and secure financial support through fundraising and grant writing, including identifying individual, state, corporate, federal, and foundation sources.
• Coordinates the assembly and submission of impactful and tailored grant reports for designated grants and individual donors
• Ensures on-time delivery of high-quality proposals and reports by thoroughly planning, delegating, and adhering to timelines and requirements for proposal development and submission
• Coordinates site visits from current and potential funders as well as make presentations and attend/summarize meetings as assigned
• Prepares strategy/research memos and drafts outreach/follow-up correspondence to funders
• Analyzes and researches each gift stimulus, enters constituent information into database, including notes and other information.
• Tracks donor acknowledgements and prepare gift acknowledgment letters, invoices and receipts.
• Coordinates and tracks the distribution of in-kind donations to program and prepares reports for leadership team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience
• 5+ years of related work experience, including at least 5 years' experience in nonprofit grant writing/fund development.
• Proficiency or experience using data and/or donor management platforms.
• Proven experience and recurring success with trends and approaches in fundraising, with specific experience in capital campaigns, individual giving, major gifts, or tracking/monitoring pledges.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, and the ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work professionally and effectively with a wide range of donors, stakeholders, funders, and community members.
• Valid Driver's License with ability to pass MVR underwriting requirements.

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Up to 184 hours of PTO your first year
• Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year
• Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 403(b) plan with matching contribution
• Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
• Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
• Cell phone discounts through Verizon
• Meal Per Diems when actively on cases

New employees must have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by their potential start date or be able to supply proof of vaccination.