Manager, Development / Fundraising

The Development/Fundraising Manager assists in the implementation of effective fundraising strategies, donor solicitation, proposal development, and stewardship with a particular focus on growing individual giving. This position manages the day-to-day development operations of the AHLA Foundation to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and impact.

Responsibilities

Manage and grow annual fund through well-planned, targeted strategies including appeal writing and design, acknowledgements and donor stewardship; Support the Vice President, Development with research and identification of institutional donor prospects to grow philanthropic investment; Assists and supports in execution and planning of organization's signature and fundraising events including all aspects of onsite giving, donor communications, sponsor stewardship, record keeping, and logistics; Under the direction of the Vice President, Development, and in collaboration with the Programs team, assist in preparing and submitting proposals, stewardship and grant reports to individuals, foundations and corporations; Manage and steward a portfolio of donors with a goal of deepening their engagement with the Foundation and increasing their investment; Ensure proper and timely stewardship of all Foundation donors which includes gift entry, database management, thank you notes, recognition, relevant programmatic engagement and other proposal deliverables; Collaborates to develop and update necessary tools for successful fundraising, i.e., moves management processes, brochures, spreadsheets, website, etc.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in fundraising or sales; Bachelor's degree required; Positive attitude with customer service orientation and willingness to be flexible to adapt to changing needs and "roll up shirtsleeves" to get the work done; Excellent communication skills a must, both written and verbal, with an ability to clearly articulate and connect the Foundation’s programs with the donor’s priorities and interests, present exciting partnership opportunities, and report on outcomes; Must enjoy writing; Excellent relationship management skills (both internal and with external partners) and the ability to maintain highly confidential information; Strong organizational skills with an eye for detail and an ability to manage multiple assignments at once; Enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and an ability to work both independently and collaboratively across the organization; Proficiency with Microsoft Office required; Knowledge of the general operations and procedures of the AHLA Foundation; Knowledge of the purposes and policies of the AHLA Foundation and American Hotel & Lodging Association; Must be able to work, move, or carry objects or materials such as files, computer printouts, reports, calculators, pencils, legal pads; Ability to travel without any restrictions is necessary; The employee must be able to travel on commercial airlines (coach-class) and handle/carry their own luggage

Nice to have

Emphasis on individual fundraising; Experience in foundation or federal grants; Experience with Salesforce or other fundraising database