JDRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. JDRF’s goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives until we achieve a world without T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientific resources, policy influence and a working plan to bring life-changing therapies from the lab to the community. As the largest charitable supporter of T1D research, JDRF has invested nearly $2B in research over the past 45 years and is sponsoring scientific research in 17 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.jdrf.org.

As a JDRF team member, you can look forward to interesting and challenging work, building strong relationships with fellow staff and our network of volunteers, and having a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone affected by this devastating disease.

The Senior Development Manager role is a great opportunity to join a National nonprofit with a strong Chapter team and work closely with the Development Director and local leadership, regional teams and an outstanding group of volunteers to increase the reach and impact of the Chapters Peer 2 Peer (P2P) fundraising program.

The Senior Development Manager will manage, evaluate, and expand the One Walk and Ride to Cure campaigns that build and strengthen links to potential and existing volunteers and donors and grow the Chapter’s revenue through increased corporate, individual, volunteer, and other community involvement. He or she will organize and coordinate appropriate committees with volunteers to expand fundraising and non-fundraising programs.  

Other responsibilities include:

Serve as a key staff member in implementing the strategic direction and purpose of the Chapters P2P program. 

Collaborate with an outstanding team of local staff as well as national/regional staff resources to ensure the Chapter’s growth and success, discuss best practices, and share new ideas.

Help develop and implement strategies for chapter P2P fundraising activities to sustain continued growth, maximum penetration of core market areas and opportunities for expansion where appropriate.

Provide management and active leadership for P2P development activities such as corporate partnership development, volunteer leadership development, marketing, and communication and education programs.

Identify, build, and steward relationships with community, civic and corporate leaders as an integral part of volunteer and donor prospect development and engagement in JDRF activities. 

Manage and continually develop assigned volunteer committees providing leadership, cultivation, acknowledgement, material support, and assistance in building and implementing committee plans.

Maintain accurate and complete financial records for campaigns, and help ensure that the logistics and budget/timelines are met for all P2P campaigns. 

Utilize social media to increase visibility and promote P2P programs and events.

Assist in identifying, cultivating and stewarding major donors.

Ensure personal accountability for meeting deadlines and responding to volunteers and other department requests.

Five+ years of fundraising experience or relevant business/volunteer experience.

Two+ years of supervisory experience. 

Knowledge of both special event and P2P fundraising activities is a must.

Must be an independent, self-starter while also being collaborative and an amazing team player

Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Ability to interface with all levels of staff and volunteers.

Significant computer literacy. Proficiency with Excel and fundraising software preferred.

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience required.  Master’s degree or CFRE a plus.

Ability to travel locally required. Occasional evening and weekend work required as needed.

JDRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.