Nonprofit Development Manager - Child and Family Advocacy Program dba Blue Sky Bridge

Title: Nonprofit Development Manager

Location: Boulder, CO (on-site)

Pay Range: $75,000 to $85,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

Anticipated Timeline: As soon as possible, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Schedule: This is a full time position that may require some weekends and/or evenings to support and attend Blue Sky Bridge events.

About Us 

At Blue Sky Bridge, we're not just a Child Advocacy Center; we're a beacon of hope and resilience for Boulder County. Our mission is bold: to address and eradicate child abuse. With our Intervention, Therapy, and Prevention Education programs, we're at the forefront of creating lasting change. Our Intervention Program supports families and gives children a voice. Our Therapy Program helps children heal and grow. Our Prevention Education Program empowers kids and helps adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to address abuse. 

We're a unique nonprofit—operating with a business mindset and an abundance approach. We're driven by continuous learning and growth, unwavering in our quest for meaningful change. Respect, inclusion, wellness, and resilience are at our core, helping us build a trusted and supportive team. Join a community of believers, givers, and experts who are making a difference every day.

About this Position

Blue Sky Bridge is searching for a full time Development Manager. The Development Manager will work closely with the Development Director and a team of five, to implement fundraising strategies and activities in a fast-paced Development department. This person will take the vision and strategy set by the Development Director and lead the execution of that vision. This is a donor facing position, and this person will be part of creating an excellent experience for our donors and our internal team. The Development Team supports and promotes the programs at Blue Sky Bridge so that our Intervention, Therapy and Prevention Education Teams can do the work that they do!

Job Responsibilities

Donor Solicitation/Gift Processing/Stewardship & Database Management

• Oversee the writing, designing and disseminating of annual campaigns and appeals.
• Oversee the management and strategic use of our donor acknowledgment system. 
• Implement an annual stewardship plan for all donors.
• Implement a corporate partnership program, targeting large and small businesses.
• Create and implement a strategy for developing relationships and securing funding through local organizations in Boulder and Longmont such as faith organizations, PTOs, Rotary, Clubs. 
• Implement special event initiatives and assist with third-party opportunities. 
• Report on goals and results in all revenue lines in the fundraising plan. 
• Manage donor database (Salesforce) to assure consistent and accurate data including tracking donor records and campaigns and producing reports.
• Support grant application and reporting processes as needed.
• Conduct prospect research to identify new sources of funding (individual, corporate, foundation, and organizations).

Marketing, Communications, & Public Relations

• Support the creation and implementation of public relations and marketing programs. 
• Update and manage a communications plan that is aligned with the strategic plan. 
• Oversee the creation of informational materials for community engagement, agency tours and event sponsorships.
• Oversee the maintenance of the website. 
• Create and maintain social media strategy (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X).
• Ensure that the organization's brand is consistently and appropriately represented both internally and externally. 
• Oversee the development and sending of monthly newsletters/updates to supporters in Constant Contact.
• Prepare and execute large and complex annual appeal mailings using mail-merge skills.
• Help to create and develop a variety of collateral materials such as brochures, annual reports, newsletters, appeals, infographics, presentations, event invitations, etc.
• Ensure that the organization's brand is consistently and appropriately represented both internally and externally. 

Events

• Assist with planning, execution, logistics, and follow-up for all events.
• Donation processes - Secure both monetary and in-kind event sponsors, secure gift pledges, ensure timely processing of contributions, and maintenance of donor records, including all gift entries, auction donations, auction purchases, and donor acknowledgment.
• Ensure the creation of high-quality marketing materials and a robust marketing strategy unique to each event as well as timely and meaningful content presented at events.

REQUIRED SKILLS

A Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field and two (5-7) years of work experience in development and/or event planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High levels of initiative (self-starter) and organization
• Excellent written correspondence skills
• Experience with donor or client relationship building
• Special event planning experience
• Must be computer proficient and possess experience of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms, …)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, meet multiple concurrent deadlines, organize time and priorities and work well as a collaborative team member
• Excellent networking skills

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience using Salesforce, Canva, Constant Contact, Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop and InDesign
• Digital photography and/or videography skills

If you believe your skills and experience align with our commitment to the children in our community, please submit your application.

Benefits

Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision/401K/Life and AD&D, Parental Leave, Wellness Benefits, and Training opportunities. First year PTO accrues monthly at a rate of 17 vacation days per year plus sick days. Blue Sky Bridge also recognizes 12 paid holidays per year.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Blue Sky Bridge is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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