Senior Manager, Development & Fundraising

OUR STORY

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The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies is a multidisciplinary organization committed to the enhancement of health and well-being by advancing the scientific understanding, assessment, prevention, and treatment of human problems through the global application of behavioral, cognitive, and biological evidence-based principles.

The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities, including employment.

ABCT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Manager of Fundraising and Development is a new position responsible for all fundraising efforts of the association.

The successful candidate will oversee the development, coordination, and implementation of all individual and major donor fundraising and stewardship initiatives.

The Senior Manager plays a key role in collaborating with the Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Leadership Team to develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy to help advance the financial sustainability of the organization and success of its programs and services.

The Senior Manager will solicit and manage new grant funding opportunities from private and public institutions as well as manage an annual giving campaign.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Planning
• Oversee the development and implementation of grant-seeking strategies to secure funding in support of ABCT’s mission and fundraising goals.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align development goals and organizational objectives.
• Analyze fundraising trends and performance metrics to refine strategies and identify new opportunities.

Grants Management

• Develop, draft, edit and submit grant proposals to government agencies, foundations and corporations.
• Ensure compliance with funder guidelines and deadlines.
• Develop and manage a grants calendar to track proposal submissions, report due dates and renewal opportunities.

Community Engagement, networking and Fundraising Campaign and Events

• Plan and execute fundraising campaigns and special events to engage ABCT members and external donors (e.g. annual gala).
• Represent ABCT at community events, networking functions and industry conferences.
• Build partnerships and collaborate with community organizations and businesses.
• Staff liaison to ABCT Development Committee.

Budgeting and reporting

• Develop and manage the development / fundraising budget.
• Monitor and report on fundraising progress and outcomes to CEO and ABCT board of directors.

Donor Relations

• Work with finance and program departments to develop budgets and narrative reports that accurately reflect the organization’s needs and objectives.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with ABCT members, past presidents, major donors, prospects, and other sponsors in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and allied spaces.
• Develop and execute donor engagement plans, including personalized outreach, recognition, and stewardship activities.

6. Establish and maintain relationships with funders and potential donors through regular communication and updates on project progress and outcomes.

7. Conduct post-award grant administration and compliance monitoring, including working with the finance team to ensure grant financial reporting requirements and timelines are met, and with the programs team to ensure project requirements are met.

8. Engage with staff to obtain feedback on program initiatives.

COMPETENCIES / SKILLS

• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build strong relationships both externally and internally. Pre-existing relationships with institutional funders are a plus.
• Excellent research skills.
• Experience with and a strong understanding of non-profit budgets.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage and track projects through multiple phases across lifecycle.
• Knowledge of the principles of grant writing, grants management, and partnership development.
• Experience with Microsoft Office required.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years experience in development, fundraising, or a related field, with at least three (3) years in a managerial role.
• Proven track record of successful fundraising, grant writing, and donor relations.
• Strong understanding of fundraising best practices, strategies, and trends in the health care field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling proposals, reports, and messaging.
• Experience in managing budgets, developing strategies, and leading teams.
• Proficiency with fundraising software, donor management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.

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