Office of Development Manager

Woodlawn

The Development Manager will be a leader who works to implement programs and practices designed to increase board, donor and volunteer engagement leading to increased sustainable giving to Cornerstone Schools of Alabama. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• • Works with senior administration to conceptualize, organize and implement a strategic development program that raises funds for Cornerstone through the solicitation of various constituents
• • Work with development team and key volunteers to implement and execute both short and long-term development goals
• • Collaborates with team members to ensure donors are adequately and meaningfully recognized/stewarded to enhance their relationship with Cornerstone and increase the likelihood of continued contributions
• • Manages the status of all Scholarship for Kids income and donations
• • Provides ongoing support and preservation of Cornerstone’s Scholarship for Kids program with the responsibility of communicating with and reporting to internal and external audiences 
• • Participates in the planning and implementation of Harvest of Hope, Schoolhouse Rock, Swing for Kids and other special events
• • Supports the growth of fundraising campaigns, event sponsorships, and volunteer programs 
• • Reviews development goals and budget to ensure Scholarship for Kids, donations and grant/foundation revenue are consistent with overall budget and financial goals
• • Commits to continuous learning and growth within fundraising, stewardship, prospect research, major gifts and donor engagement.
• • Proactively supports the responsibilities of the other staff members by actively participating in other activities as requested or required.

Qualifications, skills, and abilities:

• • Proficiency with Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides, and MS Office is required
• • Knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles preferred
• • Must possess the ability to think strategically and creatively, take initiative, and follow through on assigned tasks
• • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• • Must possess time management skills and thrive when handling multiple tasks at one time
• • Strong attention to detail and proven project management skills

Applicants should send a resume, references, and a cover letter to Betsy Lee at blee@csalabama.org.