Job description

About The Fishing School: The Fishing School (TFS), founded in 1990, is an out-of-school time (OST) organization working with youth and their parents from under-served communities in Washington, DC. Through OST programming, TFS provides academic instruction, tutoring, homework assistance, life skills training, recreation, and cultural enrichment. The philosophy of TFS is inspired by the adage, “If you give a man a fish, you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will feed himself for a lifetime.” For more information, please visit www.fishingschool.org.

About the Position: TFS seeks a driven, passionate, creative, and skilled development professional. The Senior Development Manager will partner with the Director of Development & Communications to raise the organization’s annual budget of $1.8 million. The Senior Development Manager reports to the Director of Development & Communications, and works closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, the senior management, funders, program staff, and other key stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop diversified fundraising strategies to meet defined financial goals
• Lead the proposal and grants management process, including managing deadlines, developing proposals and reports; collaborate with the senior management team on proposal strategies
• Manage the corporate partnership program
• Develop and manage cultivation plans for current and future institutional and individual donors, including scheduling site visits and responding to donor requests for information
• Manage and report on revenue projections, accounts receivable, and reconciliation processes, and maintain record keeping best practices
• Research new funding prospects, funding trends, and industry developments
• Develop and manage giving circles targeting various affinity groups of donors
• Manage special events, including logistics and solicitation of corporate sponsorships
• Serve as a power user of Raiser’s Edge; ensure that donor records are up-to-date and secure

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We maintain a mandatory vaccination policy.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC 20019: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Development: 4 years (Preferred)
• Raiser's Edge: 2 years (Preferred)
• Management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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