Development Manager

Status: Full time

Reports To: CEO

Location: 434 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain, MA

Job Summary:

ESAC is seeking a Development Manager who will be responsible for planning, managing and implementing activities that increase, diversify and sustain philanthropic support for ESAC for the sake of its clients. The ideal candidate will have superior communication skills, be able to handle confidential information and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with CEO to create strategy for annual individual donors, corporate, foundation and government sources

  • Oversee the development and execution of proposals to foundations with contract grant writer  

  • Develop and implement a financial strategy to ensure funds, donations and grants meet budgetary requirements of all programs (in concert with senior staff)

  • Work with Program Directors/Managers and contract grant writer to ensure that grants and reports are submitted accurately and on time

  • Develop federal and state grants, special events, corporate and foundation support

  • Manage fundraising events, campaigns and solicitations

  • Manage acknowledgement process for donations

  • Supports the development and production of marketing materials

  • Manage social media contractor

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (minimum)

  • Three years of demonstrated success in planning, managing, implementing and securing funds

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Experience with donor databases 

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other database software applications required

  • Strong administrative, organizational skills and attention to detail 

  • Sense of humor

Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Compensation: $60,000-$70,000 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • Health insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

Work Type: In person

Please send cover letter and resume to Peg Drisko.

Posted: July 3, 2023