Announcement

Are you passionate about the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the American Founding? Are you interested in ensuring that the next generation of high school and college students understands America’s founding principles? Are you looking to further your career in fundraising? If so, this opportunity may be for you.

 

About the Jack Miller Center

The Jack Miller Center (JMC) is a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to promoting education in America’s founding principles and history, an education vital to thoughtful and engaged citizenship. They work to advance the teaching and study of America’s history, its political and economic institutions and the central principles, ideas, and questions arising from the American and Western traditions, all of which continue to animate our national life.

At the college level, the JMC conducts summer institutes for young scholars and other national and regional programs for professors. The center also sponsors courses, events, fellowships, and student activities on campuses. At the K-12 level, the JMC works with partner professors and institutions to provide graduate and professional development programs for K-12 teachers in a growing number of regions. The JMC also offers an array of resources for educators at all levels that will help them bring American history and founding principles back in the education of young Americans.

About the Role

The Manager of Donor Relations and Outreach will play a key role in fundraising efforts and will work closely with the JMC development team. This position develops and implements donor outreach strategies to ensure current donors are well informed and to engage prospective donors in JMC’s work. This individual will report to the Director of Development. The position is based in their Bala Cynwyd office, a suburb located just outside Philadelphia, PA. 

Responsibilities

• Help donors accomplish their philanthropic goals in civic and history education
• Manage and refine the JMC donor stewardship plan
• Work with the Director and development team regularly to coordinate our fundraising, research, and outreach efforts
• Actively research and build a plan for engaging new prospective donors
• Craft compelling individualized updates and fundraising letters for major donors and prospects
• Write thoughtful donor acknowledgements and thank you letters that show donors the importance of their support
• Travel for JMC events on occasion

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of donor prospecting and cultivation methods
• Ability to write clear, concise, and engaging content
• Ability to articulate and personalize JMC’s mission and efforts
• Interest and experience in engaging donors and prospects through phone calls, emails, and letters
• Self-starter, ability to work independently
• Strong contributor to team environments
• Highly organized and methodical

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years working in a similar non-profit position, or transferrable skills
• A four-year degree or commensurate experience
• Enthusiasm for the Jack Miller Center mission
• The willingness to travel occasionally for JMC events
• A goal-oriented mindset and experience working in deadline-driven environments
• Ability to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Experience with contact management systems is a plus

Benefits

In addition to a great team of colleagues, the Jack Miller Center offers an excellent benefits package which includes a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, generous paid time off and paid holidays, monthly smart phone reimbursement and group medical, vision, dental and life insurance. Additional time off is provided to compensate for extended hours worked during meetings and events. 

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

• Résumé
• Cover letter detailing your qualifications, your interest in this position and the JMS mission, and your salary requirements

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/. 

Questions can be directed to Lydia Ocampo, Network Engagement Specialist at Talent Market, who is assisting with the search: [email protected].

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

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