Colorado Nonprofit Association

Development Manager

Position Summary

Second Wind Fund (SWF) is a 501(c)(3) Colorado-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to reduce the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing the financial and social barriers to treatment. SWF services are provided across Colorado. Since 2002, SWF has provided life-saving services to over 9,000 Colorado youth.

SWF is seeking a full-time position – 40 hours per week. This position will be based in Denver with the ability to work a hybrid schedule. Join a small and growing organization with a life-saving mission!

The Development Manager is a new position for Second Wind Fund, and will report to the Development Director. The primary role of the Development Manager is to support a broad foundation of institutional fundraising so that SWF can continue meet growing demand for our programming. This position can expect to have frequent communication with SWF’s community of supporters via phone, email, and in person and will often be responsible for making the first contact with people interested in engaging with SWF.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Support Development Director in fundraising-related activities, with a specific focus on individuals, community partners, and third-party and peer-to-peer fundraisers.
• Support creation and execution of annual development plan in conjunction with Development Director.
• Manage and maintain accurate information in Zoho database, and ensure effective use of database including gift entry and donor acknowledgements.
• Assist with internal and external report building.
• Develop and manage portfolio of individual and community donors, including making asks and securing donations.
• Lead development and stewardship of giving groups (monthly and mid-level donors, third party fundraisers, etc.).
• Create and support fundraising campaigns, including Colorado Gives Day, yearend appeal, Mental Health Awareness Month in May, etc.
• Support creation and distribution of development-related materials.
• Co-manage social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn currently) with Development Director.
• Assist with fundraising and community-oriented events where appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Required

• Three years’ experience in a nonprofit development role, with experience in individual giving and building trusting relationships with a variety of constituents.
• Detail oriented with excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills to meet varied and demanding workload.
• Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple areas of the organization.
• Solid interpersonal skills, including the ability to network and establish rapport quickly with all constituents, including staff, Board members, community groups, and supporters.
• Proven experience with creating and executing a development strategy.
• Familiarity with database management (SWF uses Zoho)
• Demonstrated commitment to DEIB efforts.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite software proficiency and knowledge of internet and database applications.
• Able to legally work in the United States of America

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Five years’ experience in nonprofit fundraising and development