Description

Are you passionate about fundraising, relationship management and delivering results? 

If yes, we encourage you to apply for the Development Manager role at Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) and help drive systemic change, improve outcomes for individuals experiencing homelessness, and build a more equitable and effective homeless response system. 

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven individual to drive our funding strategies, expand our donor base, and ensure exceptional data management and communication. This role is a critical component of our success, balancing direct fundraising execution with essential administrative and strategic support. This role includes:

Revenue Generation and Campaign Execution

• Corporate Giving: In partnership with the Director of Fundraising, execute the Corporate Sponsorship strategy to meet revenue targets. This includes developing and delivering presentations to prospective corporate sponsors, securing annual and event-specific partnerships, and ensuring all sponsorship obligations are fulfilled.
• Individual Giving Direct & Digital Appeals: Take ownership of all Annual Fund fundraising appeals (mail and digital), managing the entire execution process from contact list segmentation to performance tracking and final reporting.
• Donor Stewardship: Manage the complete gift lifecycle, guaranteeing that all donors receive timely and accurate acknowledgement letters and tax receipts, ensuring a positive donor experience.

Grant Portfolio and Administration

• Grant Seeking & Submission: Proactively research, solicit, and submit applications for small to medium-sized grants from foundations and corporate giving programs, working closely with the CCEH team to develop compelling proposals aligned with long-term strategy.
• Portfolio Management: Partner with leadership to manage the organization's grant portfolio administration, including strict adherence to deadlines, tracking deliverables, overseeing data collection, and compiling financial reports.

Membership, Data, and Communications

• Membership Development: Collaborate with the CCEH team and external partners to maintain a high renewal rate for membership and secure new members outside of our sector. Develop and execute strategies for member acquisition and ensure high member satisfaction.
• Data Integrity & CRM Oversight: Serve as the guardian of the agency’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database, maintaining the highest level of accuracy for all donor, grant, contract, sponsorship, and membership records.
• Strategic Communications: Develop, execute, and manage targeted internal and external fundraising communications across various channels.

Qualifications we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated proficiency in managing a donor/customer relationship management (CRM) database (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to draft compelling proposals, appeals, and reports.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience with or a willingness to learn grant research and foundational grant writing principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and email marketing platforms.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Our work requirements: 

• Full-time, M-F, 37.5 hours/week.
• Hybrid role with in state travel as needed.
• Compensation range: $28 to $31 per hour

Education & experience we’re looking for:

• High School Diploma or Degree with a minimum of 5 years of progressive management experience in fundraising, non-profit development, or a related field.

Who we are:

Founded in 1982, The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) is a member and community driven organization with a collective mission to catalyze transformative change to solve homelessness in Connecticut. In partnership with its members and communities throughout the state, CCEH is an agent for change, demonstrating equality, representative leadership, inclusion and transparency.

CCEH serves as a field catalyst, transforming the system through leadership across Policy and Advocacy, Training and Technical Assistance, and the CT CAN End Homelessness Campaign.

We are committed to:

Providing, in accordance with applicable law, equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race (including ethnic traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion creed, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry,  disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, civil union status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other legally protected status.