Development Manager Role

Tarjimly is a 501c3 tech nonprofit established in 2017 with a mission to eliminate language barriers for refugees, immigrants, and humanitarians. We accomplish this through our Tarjimly mobile platform, connecting individuals with a vast network of 60,000+ community translators for on-demand language support, in addition to providing a series of professional interpretation and translation services. Our team is global, passionate, and operates entirely remotely, dedicated to making a significant impact in the lives of those we serve.

Tarjimly has successfully raised $3 million over the past two years and is now poised to increase its philanthropic revenue to $4.5 million in the next three years to amplify its impact and reach its strategic goals. The Development Manager will play a pivotal role in this effort, working closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Development Team. As a key member of the management team, the Development Manager will help drive the development strategy and execution, ensuring that Tarjimly continues to innovate and expand its services to meet the needs of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants.

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Employment Details

• Initial contractor/consultant position with extension and conversion to full-time based on performance and availability (flexible).
• Flexible hours with responsiveness to messages and emails during EST working hours, in addition to availability to conduct online meetings during EST working hours.
• Team Meetings: Weekly on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11am EST.
• Salary range: Dependent on level of experience and interview performance.
• Benefits include 21 days PTO/year.
• Fully Remote Position with some travel likely included.

1. Fundraising Targets and Portfolio Management: Manage and expand a portfolio of key relationships to secure substantial funding contributions.
2. Fundraising Execution: Lead the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of relationships with donors including individuals, corporations, and foundations. Focus on securing major gifts and multi-year commitments.
3. Collaboration and Networking: Work in close partnership with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors to leverage their networks and influence for fundraising purposes. Also, collaborate with other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to stakeholder engagement.
4. Donor Pipeline Development: Develop a comprehensive donor acquisition and cultivation pipeline, updating the team monthly on the movement and progress of donor prospects to ensure transparency and coordinated efforts within the development team.
5. Donor Relations: Ensure a robust donor management system is in place enhancing donor engagement and satisfaction. Develop and execute recognition and engagement strategies that deepen donor commitment.
6. Email Management: Manage CEO's emails by responding to inquiries, flagging important messages, and organizing email correspondence in a timely manner. Assist in scheduling meetings with funders.
7. Travel and Networking: Regularly travel to various conferences, events, and family offices to build and strengthen relationships with philanthropic organizations, enhancing Tarjimly’s visibility and fundraising opportunities.

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Required Experience and Skills

• Proven Fundraising Ability: 2-3 years of experience in nonprofit development, with a  track record of securing donations from foundations, individuals and CSRs.
• Strong Networker: Established relationships with key donors and stakeholders in the nonprofit and philanthropic communities.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional ability in building relationships, presenting, and persuading various audiences; adept at crafting compelling fundraising messages.
• Organizational Skills: Strong project management abilities, capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously under tight time constraints.
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to create and execute long-term fundraising strategies that integrate seamlessly with organizational goals.

Desired

• Results-oriented and execution-minded
• Passionate about refugee and immigrant rights
• Professional communication and people skills
• Good at setting SMART goals and creating a strategy to reach them
• Enjoys building relationships

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1. Slack
2. Salesforce