Youth Villages
Development and Stewardship Manager
Youth Villages
Job Summary
Overview
This is a hybrid position based out of the Nashville, TN Youth Villages office.
Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children’s mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services. With a high-performing and dedicated staff of more than 4,500 working in 27 states as well as the District of Columbia and an annual operating budget of over $300 million, the organization serves more than 32,000 emotionally and behaviorally challenged youth annually through its comprehensive, evidence-based programs: intensive in-home services, residential treatment, foster care, adoption, group homes, transition-age youth services, specialized crisis services, and intensive residential treatment.
The organization, founded in Memphis, Tennessee in 1986, measures its success in reuniting families and children who are able to live at home and do well in school. Since 1994, when Youth Villages began an emphasis on helping children in the least restrictive environment — preferably in their own homes — success rates have soared: in 2023, 88% of the children who received at least 60 days of service at Youth Villages were still living successfully in the community one year after their discharge.
Former President Obama recognized Youth Villages as a nonprofit with “promising ideas that are transforming communities.” Youth Villages Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Lawler, was named one of “America’s Best Leaders” by U.S. News and World Report and the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.
If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in themselves and our organization.
For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org
Job Responsibilities
Youth Villages is hiring a new Development & Stewardship Manager to exponentially grow revenue in Nashville and outlying areas (Cookeville, Clarksville, Columbia, Dickson, and Murfreesboro) with a focus on new donor acquisition and major gift stewardship and solicitation. The ideal candidate will be an experienced fundraising professional with an entrepreneurial spirit who has delivered measured and sustained impact in complex environments in which collaboration with volunteers was critical to success. This position will report to the Director of Development, working in tandem with the Middle Tennessee Development team to accomplish fundraising strategies and goals.
Primary essential responsibilities for the Development & Stewardship Manager include:
- Identifying new donor prospects, including researching and identifying donors in Middle Tennessee (e.g., individuals, foundations, corporations) who are passionate about the mission of Youth Villages.
- Building relationships for Youth Villages in Middle Tennessee, with a strong focus on stewardship and planning for donor retention and increased giving.
- Directly soliciting and asking donors to make a monetary contribution and leading ticket sales, registrations, and silent auctions.
- Creating, implementing, and managing a visible stewardship program for each tier of donors and partners. This includes coordinating donor and prospect engagement activities with new and existing partners, creating proposals, securing and attending partner meetings, and setting up tours.
- Assisting the Assistant Development Directors, Development Director, and Development Team with recommendations based on donor level and capacity.
- Implementing strategies to increase awareness and funds raised for Youth Villages in Middle Tennessee.
- Developing and implementing events, initiatives, campaigns, and other activities (e.g., marketing and email communication, event logistics, vendor and volunteer communication) related to fundraising. Some events include Backpack Heroes and Holiday Heroes.
- Serving as a relationship manager for committees and corporate sponsors.
- Assisting with gift and donor data entry, reporting, and donor engagement correspondence.
- Coordinating and assisting in donor recognition.
- Maintaining the Salesforce database.
- Completing weekly deposits and reporting to Development and Finance.
- Reporting budget needs for events and annual growth projections.
- Reconciling online donations through donor drive and ongoing gift maintenance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of advanced nonprofit or higher education development experience leading strategic fundraising initiatives and growing diversified financial revenues and resources, preferably with organizations having no naturally affiliated constituencies
- Demonstrated success in campaigns and securing major and annual gifts primarily from individuals followed by foundations and corporations
- Knowledge of both local and national philanthropic communities and businesses headquartered in the region
- Understanding of best practices in donor stewardship and communication
- Excellent time management, project management, and organizational skills
- Deep appreciation for and commitment to Youth Villages’ mission of helping America’s most vulnerable children and families
Additional Information
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
- 401(k)
- 2 weeks of paid vacation
- 12 paid sick days per year
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mileage Reimbursement (when applicable)
- Growth & development through continuous training
- Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families, and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.
How to Apply
Ready to apply? Use this link: https://careers-youthvillages.icims.com/jobs/21233/development-%26-stewardship-manager/job
Details
- Date Posted: August 6, 2024
- Type: Full-Time
- Job Function: Communications / Marketing / PR
- Service Area: Children / Youth