Development Manager

Beacon of Light is a separate 501c(3) that was founded by St. Andrew Methodist Church

Mission Statement: To offer Christ-centered, clinically based training and tools to churches to proactively address the mental health needs of their congregation.

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, the Development Manager supports the fundraising and development needs for the Beacon of Light (BOL) mission and vision.  This role is essential in helping BOL expand its donor base to attract new donors and cultivate existing donors to provide the financial support needed to fund ongoing operations and future investments in all BOL programming.

Essential Functions

• Strategy Development – collaborating with the executive director and the board of directors to create and implement a comprehensive, multi-channel fundraising strategy (campaigns, events, direct mail) to increase brand awareness and achieve revenue targets.
• Donor Cultivation – identifying, engaging and stewarding donors, with a focus on major gifts and grants from private, family and corporate foundations. Work with the Executive Director and Board members to research, develop and cultivate donor prospects.
• Event Management – planning and executing fundraising events, campaigns, and appeals.
• Grant Writing – researching, applying for, and managing funding from trusts, foundations, and institutional donors.
• Data and records management – coordinating with the St Andrew business office to identify and implement use CRM system, e.g., Raisers Edge, to record donations, manage records, and track campaign success.
• Planning – creating an annual calendar of fundraising events, activities, tactics and communications.
• Donor Communication – developing and implementing appropriate donor and prospect communication tools.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Experience – three to five years previous experience in non-profit fundraising, development or related grant-making activities.
• Communication – excellent written and communication skills for donor cultivation, grant writing, and presentations.
• Relationship Building – strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with donors, stakeholders, and community partners.
• Organizational Skills – proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets and deadlines simultaneously.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is an exempt full-time position at 36.5 hrs/week.

Required Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications or related subject area or equivalent years of experience in a comparable non-profit fundraising or development role.
• 3 – 5 years previous experience in non-profit fundraising, development or related grant-making activities

About St Andrew Methodist Church

St. Andrew Methodist Church, founded in 1986, is located on 21.2 acres in Plano, Texas, and has more than 7,000 members. The church hosts over 2,000 people each weekend for worship services in both a traditional style with the classic pipe organ and a contemporary style with an LED center screen and lighting technology. St. Andrew extends an open invitation for all to be a part of a community ready to embrace faith in Christ that is real, practical, and life changing. Many opportunities are provided to gather on campus and serve locally, regionally, and globally. Through Invite Ministries, St. Andrew’s publishing house, and Beacon of Light, a mental health ministry, St. Andrew offers innovative ways to reach Christians within its congregation and out in the community. The new 300-seat Hasley Chapel provides worship and other gathering opportunities in a scenic and more intimate setting. In 2022 St. Andrew became an independent Methodist Church seeking to live more like Jesus every day and to learn in deeper ways what it means to follow His teachings, live in community, and serve the world. 5801 West Plano Parkway, Plano, Texas 75093. Visit www.standrewmethodist.org for more information.

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