We are looking for a Development Manager to join the City of Charleston's Executive Department! In this role, you will identify and coordinate funding opportunities for the Office of Cultural Affairs.

• Manages, monitors, and evaluates fundraising efforts/plans.
• Develops multi-year strategies for major gifts fundraising.
• Consults with and/or provides leadership to accomplish fundraising goals and objectives.
• Establishes short- and long-range goals for funding sources and enlists support from members of institution staff and volunteer organizations.
• Researches public and private grant agencies and foundations to identify potential sources of funding for research, community service, or other projects.
• Works with program staff to develop projects.
• Directs grant programs for government funding.
• Directs major gifts program for funding from individuals.
• Writes, edits, and proofreads proposals and reports to funding sources.
• Informs potential contributors of special need and encourages individuals, corporations, and foundations to establish or contribute to special funds through endowments, trusts, donations of gifts-in-kind, or bequests.
• Confers with attorneys to establish methods of transferring funds to benefit both donors and institution.
• Negotiates agreements with representatives of other organizations for exchange of mailing lists, information, and cooperative programs.
• Oversees the collection, compilation, and input of data into the donor database. Ensures the accuracy of data, analyzes conflicting data and verifies/collects missing information. Analyzes and summarizes data. Prepares reports. Provides documents/reports as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of donor relations/development experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough working knowledge and understanding of fundraising and donor relations concepts, principles, procedures and techniques.
• Valid driver's license
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software.
• Other Requirements
  Require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
  In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs.

• Proficiency with CRM software and Adobe Creative Suite

The City of Charleston offers an extensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: health, dental and vision insurance; employer-paid short and long term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program; annual and sick leave; 11 paid holidays and 1 personal holiday every year; tuition reimbursement; participation with the SC Retirement System, a defined benefit pension plan; 401k and 457 plan options; and many other benefits.