Name of Organization: Reconnect Rochester
Title of Position: Fundraising & Development Manager
Starting Date: 06/09/2025
Salary Range: $45,000-$55,000
Organization Website: www.ReconnectRochester.org
Description of Responsibilities:
The Fundraising & Development Manager’s primary role is to help attract support and resources to fuel Reconnect Rochester’s work. They will work to inspire individuals, corporations, and foundations to support the programs and events* that advance Reconnect Rochester’s mission. This position works closely with Co-Executive Director (Mary Staropoli), as well as the Marketing & Outreach Manager. The following outlines the Fundraising & Development Manager’s job responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Co-Executive Director to implement Reconnect’s annual Membership Drive to attract individual donor support, including membership gift selection & ordering, website content development, solicitation mailing coordination, processing & tracking donations, donor follow-up, and acknowledgement letters.
- Develop new strategies to engage, inspire and inform our supporting members and supporters about mobility issues in our community!
- Process all types of donations from start to finish, and manage our donor database (DonorSnap), producing reports as needed and serving as our system expert.
- Work in partnership with an event planning committee to produce The ROC ‘n Roll annual fundraising ride, leading the charge on sponsorships, in-kind donations, event logistics, and other aspects of the event.
- Handle all aspects of an Annual Community Report Out event as an opportunity to engage and recognize Reconnect’s donors and community partners.
- Collaborate with the Marketing & Outreach Manager on the annual publication of a Community Impact Report that reflects our work and impact in the community.
- Collaborate with the Co-Executive Director to attract corporate support for Reconnect Rochester’s programs and events*, helping to develop compelling materials & marketing benefits, and managing our corporate relationships.
- Collaborate with the Co-Executive Director to attract grant support for Reconnect Rochester’s programs and events*; including grant research, grant applications, grant management, grant reporting & evaluation, and relationship management.
- Support the Co-Executive Director with major gifts coordination, identifying prospects within our base of support and facilitating plans for engagement and cultivation.
- Collaborate with the Co-Executive Director & Board Treasurer on budget development to set income goals for individual giving, sponsorships, grants, and event income.
- Collaborate and coordinate with the Marketing & Outreach Manager on the utilization of Reconnect’s communication channels (i.e. website, e-newsletter, social media) to support our Membership Drive and fundraising events.
- Collaborate with Marketing & Outreach Manager on our quarterly Engagement Breakfasts to follow up with people interested in financially supporting Reconnect Rochester’s work.
- Collaborate with the Marketing & Outreach Manager in the management of products and sales in our online shop and strategies to increase merchandise sales.
Organizational Budget:
$575,000
Organization's Financial Sources:
Contributions
Foundation and Corporate Grants
Special Events
Government Grants
Interest Income
Earned Income (dues, tuition, etc.)
Benefits:
Professional membership dues in AFP paid by organization
Salary Increment Policy: 3% annual COLA increase
Performance Review Policy
Annual performance feedback
Vacation and Holiday Policy: 3 weeks to start, 4 weeks after 3 years of service
Medical, Dental, Health Insurance: Health plan option with employer contribution, voluntary dental plan option
Retirement Plan: Voluntary 403b plan offering
Education/Experience/Personal Qualifications:
The Fundraising & Development Manager position will require someone who:
- Possesses education, transferable skills and 3+ years of experience in a combination of the following areas: fundraising & development, non-profit administration, event management, volunteer management, marketing & communications, database management, project management, corporate partnerships, and relationship management
- Is self-directed, able to manage a healthy workload, and drive implementation of multi-faceted projects
- Is interested in professional growth in the field of fundraising and development
- Works well in a team environment and with diverse groups of people
- Is organized, resourceful, self-motivated and flexible
- Has strong written, verbal/relational and IT skills
- Is able to work periodic weekend and evening hours-Has a personal interest and passion for helping our community become more multi-modal!
Specific Requirements of Position:
Annual Campaigns
Grant Writing
Major Gift Solicitation
Annual Report/Brochure Production
Planned Gifts
Special Events Planning
Computer - Database
Computer - Spreadsheets
Computer - Desktop Publishing
Computer - Word Processing
Direct Mail
Donor Research
Position Reports to:
Mary Staropoli
Co-Executive Director
Send Correspondence to:
Mary Staropoli
Co-Executive Director, Reconnect Rochester
[email protected]
1115 E. Main St., Box 61, Rochester, NY 14609
Apply here: https://reconnectrochester.org/join-our-team/
Include with Correspondence:
Resume
Cover Letter
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