About the Role
The primary role of the City Fundraising Manager is to develop and carry out a plan or strategy for acquiring contributions, small and large, from donors and grantors within the City.
Responsibilities Include:
Develops fundraising strategies
Forumulates solicitation procedures
Oversees all fundraising activities
Identifies new donor bases
Directs and coordinates solicitation of funds
Acts as a liaison with funding partners and organizations
Leads grant-writing efforts
Sets fundraising goals
Works with the Fundraising Director to ensure the successful implementation of the Campaign Fundraising Plans.
Necessary Skills:
Thorough knowledge on fundraising and donor relations
Organizational Skills
Politically Savvy
Budget management
Critical Thinking
Necessary Experience/Knowledge:
Successfully lead large fundraising efforts:
Kansas City: at least $100,000
St. Louis: at least $70,000
Columbia: at least $60,000
Springfield: at least $50,000
Independence: at least $50,000
Lee’s Summit: at least $50,000
O’Fallon: at least $30,000
Managed teams of fundraising staff