Project Manager, Individual Giving

Posted by Fairmount Ventures on November 9, 2015

Position Available: PROJECT MANAGER – Individual Giving

Fairmount Ventures (http://fairmountinc.com) is a social impact business launched in 1992 to help create the world in which we all want to live. Core services for nonprofits, public agencies, and philanthropy include: strategic and business planning, resource development, board development, branding and strategic communications, program design and assessment, and mergers and affiliations. Clients benefit from our expertise in: early childhood, K-12 and higher education; community healthcare; youth development; human services; housing and community development; arts and culture; the environment and sustainability; food access and sustainable communities; and workforce development. Fairmount has been a thought partner to over 325 organizations and is sought for our deep understanding of the Philadelphia region and rich set of connections that we bring to benefit every client.

Position Overview
This mid-level position supports a full range of Fairmount’s projects with a particular focus on planning and executing all aspects of fundraising programs (individual and institutional giving) and capital campaigns. S/he will also be part of teams focused on strategic and business planning and mergers and affiliations. The position is an ideal opportunity for an experienced and intellectually curious individual that understands the nuance of and enjoys major gift fundraising but does not want to be the face of an organization. S/he is energized by complex questions and being part of a multi-disciplinary, diverse team, excellent at 360 communication, and capable of maintaining a high volume of tactical data. S/he thrives in situations where there is a need to keep many things moving at once. Core responsibilities include:

DESIGN & STRATEGIZE – Help develop overarching fundraising and campaign strategies as well as nuanced tactical approaches for specific donors and funders. Vet and prioritize ideas and opportunities with Fairmount colleagues and clients. Offer in-the-moment advice to clients as opportunities arise and as their donor relationships evolve. While there will be a sharp focus on major gifts, the position will also develop strategies for institutional funders (including foundations, corporations, and government sources).

WRITE – Write in many different styles and voices on behalf of clients and their committee members. Writing products will include feasibility studies, reports to clients based on team research and analysis, federal grant applications, and foundation proposals in addition to major donor specific communications and talking points.

RESEARCH & ANALYZE – Analyze client donor program, budget & resource development data; conduct funder, market, and competitor analysis; research and evaluate funding, donor and board prospects.

COMMUNICATE – Represent Fairmount to clients and serve as day-to-day contact; manage clients’ funder and donor outreach; engage in and help facilitate client meetings; work independently and collaborate on teams with Fairmount staff.

MANAGE – Balance a diverse portfolio of work with an average of 6-8 clients; oversee junior supporting staff on client teams; track work activities and proactively report to senior client leads.

Process: Please submit a cover letter, resume, 2-3 original and relevant professional writing samples, and three professional references to [email protected]. Please write “Project Manager” in the subject line.

Qualifications
• At least 5 years’ direct experience in individual giving, a portion of which is focused on major gifts
• Deep understanding of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors
• Superior writing skills; excellent research, analytical and organizational skills
• Facility and comfort with quantitative data and information
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Experience managing broad-scale projects & processes and overseeing and mentoring junior staff
• Ability to translate abstract concepts into cogent written products

Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Health benefits. 401(k) plan.

Start Date: Immediate