[Hiring] South Alabama Development Manager @Make-A-Wish Alabama

Role Description

The South Alabama Development Manager is a multifaceted role responsible for fundraising, event management, community engagement, and supporting wish granting in the South Alabama region. This home-based position requires a self-starter who thrives in a remote work environment, demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills, and is passionate about advancing the Make-A-Wish mission.

Job Responsibilities

• Fundraising and Donor Relations:
  • Develop and implement a regional strategy for financial and in-kind solicitation of individuals, foundations, corporations, organizations, and schools to achieve assigned goals.
  • Assist the Regional Advisory Council in identifying and soliciting major donors.
  • Responsible for managing and growing current revenue streams and revenue-generating relationships, while also identifying additional/new revenue streams.
  • Manage a portfolio of individual and corporate donors, while implementing a moves management approach to their engagement.
  • Maintain accurate and thorough donor records for the assigned region.
• Event Planning and Management:
  • Plan, organize, and execute regional fundraising events and initiatives.
  • Coordinate event logistics, including vendor management, budgeting, and day-of-event operations.
  • Ensure events and activities adhere to chapter policies, procedures, and processes.
• Community Engagement:
  • Actively network within the local business and philanthropic community to increase mission awareness, attract support, and identify new initiatives adaptable for the Chapter.
  • Represent the Chapter at special events, public speaking engagements, and community functions as requested by the Leadership Team.
• Other Duties:
  • Participate in local and statewide events as needed.
  • Inclusion in Mission Delivery efforts by being on-site for wishes needing staff member support.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent work experience may be considered as a substitute.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of successful fundraising and nonprofit experience with demonstrated progressive growth; event planning and management experience preferred.
• Experience working with families, vendors, or service providers is a plus.

Requirements

• Must reside in the greater Mobile area; position is home-based.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently in a goal-oriented environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, energetic approach to achieving results.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with Salesforce is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regular travel within the South Alabama region, Montgomery/Central Alabama region, and occasional statewide travel required (20%-30%).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as necessary (two Saturdays per month January – April plus approximately 2-3 weekends May – December).

Non-negotiable Soft Skills

• Self-motivation and Initiative.
• Strong Communication Skills.
• Adaptability.
• Outgoing and professional demeanor.
• Attention to detail.
• Emotional maturity and intelligence.

Salary Range

Mid to high $50,000s.

Please apply via the application portal. No phone calls or emails will be accepted.