Development Manager (Columbus, OH)

　　At Fugees Family, we’re on a mission to advance educational justice for refugee students and English Language Learners. Our school model addresses a pressing need not currently met by traditional public education systems – the education of newcomer (refugee and immigrant) students in an environment where their unique identities and needs are welcomed and understood. 

　　Fugees is out to radically change the way education is experienced for all newcomers in this country, and we’re just getting started. We’re a team of advocates, change-makers and allies and are looking for another passionate addition to join our close-knit team.

　　The Position: 

　　Fugees Family is seeking a high-performing, resourceful Development Manager to maximize fundraising revenue and improve the impact of the organization’s communications and outreach as we continue to experience significant national growth. This is a full time position based in Columbus, OH. 

　　Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), the Development Manager will be responsible for the operations of grant management and fundraising. This includes prioritizing data integrity, improvement and analysis, donor stewardship and cultivation, database and website integration, and payment portal management to maximize fundraising revenue and improve the impact of the organization’s communications and outreach.

　　Key Responsibilities:  

　　Grants Management & Donor Relations (50%)

　　Coordinate grant applications and reporting, including collecting and reviewing data 

　　Update and maintain an ongoing Grants Calendar, ensuring that both internal and external deadlines are met in a timely manner

　　Assist CAO and Grants Team to research funding opportunities and write proposals

　　Create and maintain grant files that meet legal, auditing, and foundation requirements 

　　Provide timely and professional response to inquiries regarding grant status, compliance, procedures, and future opportunities 

　　Work with Communications Team to design individual giving campaigns and fundraising materials

　　Manage the donor communications schedule and design customized donor journeys with automation and integration across systems to increase efficiency

　　Prepare personalized donor acknowledgements and steward relationships

　　Identify, mine, and analyze prospects for fundraising

　　Track and report on fundraising progress and donor trends

　　Work with CAO and CEO to keep them informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities and prepare updates for them to present to the Board of Directors and external partners

　　Assist with special projects and other general tasks as assigned

　　Database Management (50%)

　　Maintain the overall database integrity and quality, including routine data improvement, data auditing, practice enforcement, security and code value management, systems checks, and database functions

　　Regularly update donor information and other fundraising-related data

　　Oversee gift processing and check deposits, batch entry, donation coding, prepare back-up gift documentation, approve matching and employee contribution campaign gifts, and make adjustments

　　Manage records and donor relations for monthly donor and other pledge programs 

　　Develop and maintain lists for direct appeals, email campaigns, publications, events, and ad hoc projects

　　Review daily, weekly, and monthly reports for accurate reconciliation

　　Assess and implement other technology-based solutions for fundraising, marketing, and communications and providing fundraising related webpages 

　　Identify opportunities for systems integration for improved data quality, reduced data entry, and increased cross-departmental collaboration

　　Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

　　Bachelor’s degree required 

　　2+ years of experience in a nonprofit fundraising, marketing, or sales environment 

　　Previous experience successfully managing databases and web-based systems 

　　Experience with data import/export, queries, and designing and generating reports from a database 

　　Ability to work with both technical and non-technical users 

　　Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

　　Excellent project management skills with exceptional attention to detail and discipline to organize, prioritize, and complete projects expeditiously, proactively, and often with short deadlines

　　Independent, innovative, and motivated by equity-centered results 

　　Ability to manage detailed projects with tight timelines

　　Strong work ethic, positive attitude, willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done

　　Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a high-paced and dynamic environment

　　Commitment to learning and growing from feedback

　　Diplomacy and sensitivity to different cultural situations

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

　　Collaborative, asset-based approach when interacting with colleagues and the community

　　A belief that all students can learn at high levels and should be held to high academic standards

　　Commitment to values of integrity, collaboration, humility with passion for the Fugees mission 

　　Citizenship, residency or work VISA in the United States required 

　　Preferred Qualifications  

　　Knowledge of basic fundraising processes and experience with donor relations preferred

　　Electronic communications for marketing and sales also highly applicable

　　Experience with grants management is a plus

　　Experience with donor and project management softwares (Virtuous, Salesforce, Asana a plus) 

　　Salary range: $45,000-$50,000

　　More about Fugees Family: 

　　Fugees Family is a non-profit organization and operator of the only network of U.S. schools dedicated to refugee education. We have 15+ years of experience serving students and families from nearly 40 different countries, including Burundi, Iraq, Central African Republic, and Burma. Our staff are nearly as diverse as our students, with 80% identifying as BIPOC. We offer a mission-driven, people-first environment that promotes the sustainability and growth of all those in our community.

　　Fugees is growing rapidly from operating two academies in Georgia and Ohio to becoming a national model provider. In partnership with school districts across the U.S., we are designing new schools and programs grounded in the Fugees model and supporting districts and educators to meet the needs of our growing refugee and immigrant population. For more information visit our website: www.fugeesfamily.org

　　Fugees Family offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following perks : 

　　100% covered health insurance for employee plus dental, vision, and life insurance

　　4% employer-contribution to retirement plan

　　2 weeks PTO & Paid holidays  

　　Paid family leave & backup care reimbursement

　　Mission-driven, impactful work  

　　Fun, collaborative, balanced culture  

　　We know that statistically BIPOC, women, and those who identify from underrepresented communities are less likely to apply for jobs that they don’t feel qualified for. 

　　Fugees Family is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in a multicultural environment. If you are interested in the role, we strongly encourage you to apply!

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