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About the elca
The evangelical lutheran church in america (elca) is one of the largest christian denominations in the united states, with nearly 3.3 million members in more than 8,900 worshiping communities across the 50 states, caribbean and u.sVirgin islandsWith a vision to live in a world experiencing the difference god’s grace and love in christ makes for all people and creation, the elca strives to be a welcoming, thriving and connected church that introduces people to jesus so they can discover community, justice and love.
The lutheran center (national office) is located in chicago, illinoisA staff of 400, under the leadership of the presiding bishop, serve as administrators, advisors, conveners, partners, and resource people for the elca and its ministriesStaff lead the work of national, domestic, and global ministries and programs including lutheran disaster response, elca world hunger, service & justice, christian community and leadership, and innovationWe are also home to five of our separately incorporated ministries: the mission investment fund of the elca, women of the elca, lutheran men in mission, the elca foundation and the elca federal credit union.
About this position
The manager of prospect development leads donor research on individual, foundation and corporate giving and works with key fundraising staff to implement a comprehensive moves management program and report on pipeline and fundraising activityThis position supervises the development assistant - corporate and foundation relations and the prospect research analyst.
This is a full time positionHybrid: flexibility in work location.
Job responsibilities
Manage a comprehensive moves management program partnering with key fundraising staff to develop prospect identification, cultivation and solicitation strategiesDetermine prospect assignment process, development of donor portfolios and prospect management policies and proceduresCollaborate with prospect managers to develop individualized donor plans.
Develop and produce effective pipeline reports, including a monthly forecast dashboard and high-level activity tracker.
Manage prospect development team and provide strategic leadership for comprehensive research on individuals, corporations and foundations and the further development of a corporate and foundation relations program; supervise two employees.
Lead ecis training for development staff in areas pertaining to prospect-based fundraising, management of portfolios and pipelines in ecis.
Act as subject matter expert (sme) for all areas of prospect management, prospect pools and pipelines, prospect research and information/records management.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business, non-profit management or related area.
3-5 years’ experience working in a non-profit environment with extensive experience in fundraising and prospect development
Demonstrated understanding of major gift development, the moves management process and key issues in donor-centered fundraising.
Experience with donor and research-based software; strong working knowledge of donor database platform (blackbaud preferred); fluency in microsoft office suite.
Ability to manage direct reports working remotely and to communicate with and effectively support and motivate a large team of mid-level, major and planned gift officers.
Excellent organizational and spoken and written communication skills; self-starter; ability to manage time and projects and to meet deadlines.
Ability to articulate and integrate the elca’s mission and values into daily work.
Periodic travel, up to 10%, by car and/or plane for continuing education opportunities or as required by the position
Benefits
The elca offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including employer paid health premiums for employees, health and dependent care fsa’s, a health savings account (hsa) with an employer contribution, life insurance, and a substantial employer contribution to 403b retirement plan (no match required)We also offer a generous paid time-off policy including 11 paid holidaysAll benefits commence on your start date
