Development & Operations Manager

Summary:

The Development & Operations Manager is responsible for effective coordination and execution of all fundraising activities on behalf of Maternal Mental Health NOW. This is a remote job, however candidates must live within or close to Los Angeles, CA.

Reporting:

The Development & Operations Manager reports to the Executive Director. They will also work closely with the Programs Team which includes a Director of Training, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Community Resource Manager, Training Coordinator and contracted Marketing and Social Media consultant team.

Responsibilities:

Institutional Fundraising

• Identify foundation funding prospects and build relationships;
• Identify corporate sponsorship prospects and build relationships;
• Oversee writing, editing and submission of foundation proposals, sponsorship requests and reports;
• Manage grants calendar.

Events and Administrative Support

• Organize all aspects fundraising and related events including venue selection, contract negotiation, honoree selection, speaking program, auctions, sponsorships, ticket sales, etc.
• Assist colleagues with organization and execution of in-person and virtual trainings, meetings and events including securing venue, catering, agendas, speakers and other logistical details;
• Maintain a database of event venues and vendors;
• Assist with event budgeting;
• Support solicitation and execution of event sponsorship deliverables;
• Plan and execute external communications in the lead up, during and post events;
• Facilitate volunteer Gala Committee.

Individual Donor Cultivation

• Create and manage a fundraising calendar for the organization to include special events, campaigns and appeals;
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward new and existing donors to Maternal Mental Health NOW;
• Oversee writing, design and mailing of annual fundraising appeals and impact reports;
• Identify and cultivate major giving prospects in partnership with Executive Director;
• Appropriately and creatively thank donors for their gifts.

Communications

• Manage Maternal Mental Health NOW’s external communications via Google Groups and Network for Good email marketing platform;
• Monitor and respond to info@maternalmentalhealthnow.org email address;
• Regularly update Maternal Mental Health NOW’s website;

Data Collection & Reporting

• Attend weekly staff meetings and other meetings as assigned;
• Manage Maternal Mental Health NOW’s donor database (Network for Good), including entering data and running queries and reports for analysis;
• Identify and report on key metrics and benchmarks on a weekly basis (i.e. email open rates, website visitors, etc.)
• Create evaluation surveys and implement automated workflows;
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Governing Council’s Finance Committee on income projections;
• Contribute to strategic and operational planning of the organization;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Communications, Sociology, Psychology, Business, or related field.
• Grant writing experience.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Minimum of three years of nonprofit fundraising/resource development experience including database management, annual appeals, special events, major gifts and similar activities.
• Experience working in a deadline‐driven environment.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines.

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices.
• Computer skills in word processing, data base management, spreadsheets and electronic communications (email, listserv, e‐newsletters, etc.).