Development & Fundraising Manager

Founded in 1903, Klingberg Family Centers is a private, nonprofit multi-service agency providing help and healing to children and families whose lives have been traumatized by abuse and/or neglect. This is more aligned with the new phrasing: Klingberg Family Centers is a private, non-profit agency providing a comprehensive range of services to thousands of persons across Connecticut each year. Our goal is to extend hope and healing to children and families whose lives have been impacted by trauma in its various forms, such as family conflict; social, economic, and life challenges; and mental health issues.  

About the Role: 

Under the broad supervision of the Vice President of Development, this role is responsible for: 

• Researching prospective donors, initiating, contacting, building and maintaining donor relationships; 

• Supporting fundraising and donor engagement; 

• Developing and implementing fundraising strategies that align with organizational goals;

• Soliciting funds in accordance with the annual development goals;

• Maintaining appropriate and accurate records;

• Providing support and assistance to the Vice President of Development in the conduct of development and public relations activities.

Our ideal candidate possess excellent communication and social skills; strong analytical abilities, ability to understand the overall goals and objectives of the Development Office; seasoned relational fundraiser who can prioritize daily action plans accordingly; operating a computer system involving word processing, data base; awareness of development and public relations programs; record-keeping and the ability to affirm the philosophies, policies, goals and heritage of the agency together with the ability to apply these philosophies and goals constructively in the performance of duties. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist and participate in planning and executing annual fundraising campaigns. 

• Track campaign performance and generate reports. 

• Support donor cultivation and stewardship strategies.  

• Participates in researching prospective donors, initiates contact, builds and maintains donor relationships, solicits funds according to the donor’s interests and the annual development goals. 

• Assists in the preparation and dissemination of public relations materials, including brochures, newsletters and annual reports to the community including foundations, corporations and businesses, churches, community organizations.

• Represents the agency as appropriate before public and private group functions that will present and enhance the activities, philosophies, and goals of the agency.

• Contributes to assigned donor records, ensures the accuracy of all data, assures information confidentiality and security of all computer and paper records in the Development Office.

• Promotes effective and uniform branding of the organization internally and with external audiences.

• Contributes to the preparation and dissemination of selected materials to foundations, businesses, congregations, facilities, agencies, and professionals.

• Assists the Development Committee (DECOM) of the Board of Trustees, as assigned.

• Provides additional support services as appropriate or requested.

Competencies:

• 5 years' experience in fundraising; public relations or related experience;

• Strong organizational and project management skills;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

• Familiarity with fundraising best practices; 

• Event planning experience;

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills;

• Team-oriented with a proactive attitude;

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Benefits: 

• Flexible schedule / Hybrid remote

• 13 Paid Holidays

• 3 weeks Paid time off to start

• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

• Access to company gym

• Access to discounts (concerts, hotel/car rentals, groceries, etc)

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• AD&D Insurance

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Rx Advocates access

• Parental leave

• Reduced Meals

• Referral program