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DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Position Overview

The Development Manager is responsible for overseeing fundraising efforts in the mail and online, developing and implementing marketing initiatives to expand the institution’s individual base of support, and for managing select institutional partnerships that relate to public engagement and outreach. The Development Manager reports to the Director of Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing, coordinating, and implementing, the annual giving campaign, including but not limited to: renewal and acquisition mailings, web-based fundraising, copywriting, and benefit fulfillment.
• Overseeing the expansion of WMF’s direct mail program, focusing on renewals, upgraded gifts, retention, and an acquisition campaign to increase individual support.
• Working closely with the Director of Development to leverage the direct mail program toward major giving and planned giving efforts.
• Managing the creation of marketing programs and initiatives to increase the visibility of the World Monuments Fund, its work, and its need for financial support.
• Managing the relationship with select institutional partners that relate to marketing and outreach, including American Express, and coordinate with the President and program staff to prepare grants, proposals, reports, and other special projects.
• Working with Communications to develop integrated print and online campaigns to expand WMF’s online visibility and base of support; enhance donor experience on the website through the development of content and improvement of the giving interface to increase the online giving rate.
• Working with the Programs department to present the Watch and other programs more effectively as tools for donor engagement and support.
• Strategizing and managing social networking media initiatives to leverage them toward larger development and marketing goals.
• Supporting the Director of Development and department otherwise as needed, including special events, financial reporting, the International Council, prospect research, donor cultivation, etc.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing a direct mail program, preferably at an arts, educational or cultural organization
• Exceptional written & strong communication skills
• Outstanding organization skills and high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and fundraising database software
• Bachelor’s Degree required

Please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@wmf.org, Attention: Development Director. No phone calls, please.

There are currently no further job openings. If you would like your resume kept on file, please mail it and a cover letter to:

World Monuments Fund

95 Madison Avenue, 9th fl.
New York, New York, 10016 USA
Attention: Office Manager