Development Manager

Michigan’s most diverse city. Since 1929, we have been a lifeline for the marginalized residents of this vibrant community, primarily through our food pantry. Our mission is to provide essential resources that help families build a sustainable foundation, uplifting the entire community and enhancing their quality of life. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Development and Communications Manager to join our team.

Annual Salary: $60,000 - $77,000

Employment Type: Full-time 40 hours per week, including weekends as needed.

Location: Combination of on-site work, off-site events, meetings and telecommuting as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

Development:

Responsibilities:

Fundraising

• Work with the E.D. to develop and implement an effective fundraising strategy which will provide a diverse and sustainable funding baseline that is in line with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit philanthropic support for the annual fund.
• Organize and lead all fundraising, cultivation events and meetings, working with community partners, vendors, other staff and Board of Directors to ensure success of events.
• Lead the implementation of the grant management, donor recognition and stewardship activities.
• Liaise with the volunteer Development Committee to ensure fundraising and event goals are met.
• Keep up to date on current fundraising programs, practices and procedures used in the nonprofit sector.
• Responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive fundraising strategies to support Detroit Friendship House’s mission and goals.
• The first year (2025)the development manager will raise $345,000 through diversified funding with 10% revenue growth in year two(2026) and 20% revenue growth year three to total $455,400.
• This individual will possess strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships with donors and corporate partners.

Communications:

• Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote the organization's mission, programs, and achievements to the public, potential donors, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee the website, social media communications, general branding, creation of promotional materials, newsletters, and annual report that effectively tell the organization’s story to attract support.
• Develop and maintain contacts with area media outlets.
• Write and distribute press releases, and act as the organization's spokesperson as needed.
• Coordinate speaking engagements for representatives of the organization as needed.

Events:

• Help conceptualize, organize, and support fundraising events.
• Provide administrative support including data, mailings, marketing, and other communication initiatives.
• Be an ongoing and proactive advocate for DFH within the community at large by attending appropriate functions and events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree required
• Three to five years of experience in nonprofit development
• Two to three years of communication experience desired
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word), fundraising CRMs, and Adobe Acrobat
• Possess interpersonal skills to foster working with others to elicit information, ability to think critically and creatively, and to work independently
• Possess strong work ethic and demonstrates initiative; shows commitment and desire to work in an entrepreneurial, team-based environment
• Ability to demonstrate excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership and experience working in team environments
• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• m player, with capacity to be resourceful and flexible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS POSITION: Must be able to constantly sit, walk, bend, twist, climb, reach above shoulders, kneel, and squat. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Must be able to exchange accurate information with non-disabled internal and external individuals. Must be able to work in an office/warehouse/retail environment.