Aug 4

Job: Development Manager, Social Science Research Council (Brooklyn, NY)

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Thanks to JETAA NJ Subchapter Rep Fernando Rojas (who works for the SSRC) for passing this on. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Development Manager
Posted by: Social Science Research Council
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Type: full-time

Overview:

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, international, nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of interdisciplinary research in the social sciences through a wide variety of workshops and conferences, fellowships and grants, summer training institutes, scholarly exchanges, research, and publications.

The Development Manager/Officer is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Development Office with the goal of establishing a successful and sustainable development operation for the Social Science Research Council. Reporting to the President, the Development Manager/Officer is responsible for executing the campaign strategy under the direction of the Strategic Campaign Officer and engaging donors and volunteers with the organization on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree desirable.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated success in achieving fundraising goals.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage the time of senior management as well as demonstrated success in project management and analysis.
• High level of organization, self-motivation, and attention to detail, as well as ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to relate well with other people.
• Capacity to clearly comprehend and communicate the SSRC’s mission and ongoing initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Strategic Campaign Officer to develop a strategic plan for the development operation.
• Help identify, cultivate, and solicit new major donors up to $250,000. Develop strategy for building a prospect pool.
• Develop and execute annual fund plan. Manage annual giving from Board of Directors and Visiting Committee members.
• Ensure proper gift processing, recording, and reporting.
• Develop, plan, and execute engagement events and communications.
• Develop and execute donor stewardship plan.
• Develop campaign materials and communication plan for print and web, and ensure consistency with SSRC messaging.
• Work with IT team to build out relationship management capacity of existing database, including documentation of contacts, gift processing, and reporting, or determine appropriate database for purchase and work with IT to implement.
• Manage development budget and expenses.

Terms, Salary, and Benefits:

Annual salary is commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; gym reimbursement; annual tuition and/or student loan reimbursement and professional development; outstanding pension plan and tax savings programs; generous vacation and sick leave.

Application Information:

For further information or to apply, please send cover letter and resume toapplications@ssrc.org. (Please include “Development Manager/Officer” in the subject field.)

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled but should be received by August 15 for priority consideration.