Development Manager, Signature Events & Fundraising

As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. We invest in the most promising research to turn ideas into life-changing therapies and devices. We work with government, regulatory officials, and insurance companies to address issues that impact the T1D community -- breaking through barriers that limit access to care worldwide. We provide resources and guidance that makes it easier to live and thrive with T1D. This is more than a moment -- we're empowering a movement for the T1D community. Share your support and help educate and empower individuals facing type 1 diabetes.

Our mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent and ultimately, cure T1D and its complications. Always, we are guided by a single purpose: As we drive towards curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it.

Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF)’s New Jersey Metro & Rockland County Chapter has a strong staff team and Community Board of Directors as well as a diverse group of volunteers who are actively engaged and passionate supporters of Breakthrough T1D.  This is an opportunity to join a strong Chapter team and work closely with the development team, local leadership, regional teams, and an outstanding group of volunteers to increase the reach and impact of the Chapter.

Summary

The Development Manager (DM), Signature Events & Fundraising is responsible for the successful fundraising, planning and execution of a variety of Chapter-wide events as well as the development and stewardship of productive relationships with Breakthrough T1D volunteers, supporters and donors. Primary responsibilities include managing events such as dinners, galas, golf and business/industry focused gatherings.  The DM is expected to meet/exceed annual fundraising goals by deepening existing donor relationships and developing new ones to maximize fundraising potential across the Chapter’s programs.  Additionally, the DM collaborates with the entire Chapter team to support other deliverables, including the peer-to-peer and community engagement programs.

This is currently a hybrid work schedule, in office two days a week and working remotely and in the field three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Supports and maintains the vision, mission, priorities, and guiding principles of Breakthrough T1D. Understands the strategic direction and purpose of the organization and supports the Chapter’s fundraising strategies and business needs.
• Partners with donors, committees, and constituents to renew and secure new support through fundraising channels including sponsorships, table/ticket sales, Fund A Cure, auction and outright donations.
• Coordinates, evaluates, and expands fundraising programs including Breakthrough T1D Gala, the Youth Ambassador Program and other Signature Events.
• Leads Auction efforts for Breakthrough T1D Gala. Cultivates and stewards current auction solicitors, and works with chapter staff to identify, manage, and train a procurement committee of 4 or more people year-round.
• Oversees chapter Youth Ambassador program deliverables. Successfully implements the program strategy, including recruiting youth ambassadors, managing program requirements, and assigning volunteer opportunities.
• Manages a personal portfolio of approximately 50 accounts to develop increased giving and support for wider Chapter initiatives.
• Utilizes Salesforce CRM for community, donor and constituent management.
• Develops expertise in fundraising management platform.
• Ensures that the logistics and budget/timelines are developed and met for each applicable event.
• Manages several key vendors such as venue, catering, and others across applicable events.
• In partnership with supervisor and team, manages and continually develops assigned volunteer committees providing leadership, cultivation, acknowledgement, support, and assistance toward fundraising success.
• Maintains accurate and complete financial records and help ensure that the logistics, budget and timelines are met.
• Supports other fundraising events, chapter activities and programs as assigned. 
• Ensures that all deliverables are met according to event donor/sponsorship agreements.
• Creates and implements Communications Plans for events such as the design and creation of invitations, social media content and other Chapter communications.
• Identifies, builds, and stewards relationships with community and corporate leaders as an integral part of volunteer and donor prospect development and engagement in Breakthrough T1D activities.
• Helps formulate and implement strategies and tactics for Chapter fundraising and development activities for continued growth and maximum penetration of core market areas.
• Maintains a good understanding of Breakthrough T1D’s funded research.

Qualifications

• 4 years of work experience including 2+ years fundraising or relevant business/volunteer experience.
• Experience with event planning logistics in a fundraising environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to interface with all levels of staff and volunteers.
• Superb interpersonal skills and the ability to “jump in” when needed.
• Team oriented focus with the ability to work independently.
• Experience with committee development.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM databases.
• Proficiency using Greater Giving preferred.
• Adaptable and flexible in fast-paced environment, able to multi-task and handle several priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to take on new projects.
• Occasional evening/weekend work required as needed. Ability to travel within the entire chapter footprint, including occasional overnight travel.
• College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional information:

Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. Breakthrough T1D will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

Breakthrough T1D supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Breakthrough T1D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.