Development Manager

To put it briefly, the Development Manager at My Very Own Bed is a vital member of our fundraising and development team, reporting to the Development Director (aka “Dream Developer”). This role will have key responsibilities in helping develop and implement our fundraising strategy, particularly by growing and nurturing relationships with community organizations, schools, churches, and civic clubs. The in-kind yearly fundraising strategy and operations will be entirely managed by this position. Additionally, the role includes managing our donor database (Bloomerang) and creating data-informed reports and analysis critical to our fundraising strategies.

Schedule: This is a full-time, exempt position, with most working hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with occasional weekend or evening commitments. This position has a hybrid work arrangement, with 1-2 days in-office each week.

Pay & Benefits:

Salary commensurate with experience, within the annual range of $65 - $75,000
2 weeks (80 hours) of paid vacation time per year increasing with years of service.
10 paid holidays per year
48 hours of paid sick time per year
403(b) retirement savings plan with 3% company match
Eligibility for medical health insurance reimbursement program

Who are we:

My Very Own Bed provides new beds and linens to children of families who have recently secured stable housing in the Twin Cities. We envision giving every child a place to sleep well, dream, and find comfort in a space of their own.

Our Commitment to Racial Equity is grounded in knowing sleep is a foundational resource with many long-term health benefits, yet systemic inequities deny it to many children, particularly those facing racism. While we provide beds to all children referred to us by MVOB’s partners, MVOB’s own data confirms that a disproportionate number of children we provide beds to are from historically marginalized groups. MVOB’s work plays a role in addressing this disparity and seeks to advance racial equity within our organization and our community by:

Treating everyone with dignity and respect
Identifying how the dominant culture influences our internal policies and practices, while seeking to create ones that honor and celebrate everyone’s experiences
Intentionally diversifying our organization and partnerships to include the voices of the community and organizations we are honored to work with
Listening, learning, and growing from both our successes and mistakes
Being accountable to ourselves (both staff and board) and the community by regularly setting measurable goals and communicating about our plans and progress.

Consistent with our commitment to racial equity, our core values are Relationships first, Respect and dignity for all, and Openness to growth and improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising & Strategy Implementation

Collaborate with the Executive Director and Dream Developer to develop and execute a comprehensive annual fundraising strategy to meet the organization’s goals.
Implement annual fundraising objectives, work plans, calendars, and priorities in collaboration with the Dream Developer.
Lead the strategy for securing in-kind gifts, nurturing existing relationships, and securing new donors to support program contributions.
Create and manage an annual plan to strengthen relationships with current community donors and implement strategies to grow new supporters.
Assist with planning and implementing fundraising campaigns using marketing and communications strategies in partnership with the communications consultant.
Provide support in the planning, organization, and execution of our annual fundraising event.
Act as an ambassador for MVOB, engaging with outside constituents and stakeholders through public speaking and large-group engagement.
Assist with timely and personalized acknowledgment of all donations.

Donor Data Management & Reporting

Serve as the primary steward for our donor database, ensuring data hygiene, accuracy, and the enforcement of entry protocols and quality assurance processes.
Build and maintain dashboards and reports for staff and leadership to drive fundraising decisions; provide draft reports for the Board of Directors and the Development Committee
Oversee the gift entry process to ensure timely, accurate, and complete recording of cash and in-kind gifts in the donor database

Skills & Qualifications:

For all positions at My Very Own Bed, these qualifications are prioritized,

Understanding of and commitment to My Very Own Bed’s mission, vision, and values
Ability to maintain client conﬁdentiality.
Demonstrated cultural competency, including experience working respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and families who have experienced homelessness or housing instability.
Excellent team player who works well independently and values collaboration.
Personal experience with homelessness or other life challenges similar to those experienced by our program participants.

For this position, we also seek,

3-5 years of experience in fundraising within the nonprofit sector or a related mission-driven organization.
Experience developing and implementing effective annual fundraising strategies with demonstrated success in securing charitable donations.
The ability to analyze data, translate findings into actionable strategies, and present data in ways that resonate with stakeholders and drive decision-making.
Comfort with and ability to engage with others in a large-group setting
Public-speaking experience
Proficiency in Excel or more advanced data-analysis tools
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Reliable transportation

Interested?

Send a cover letter and resume to susan@myveryownbed.org. We’re accepting applications on a rolling basis and will fill the role as soon as we find the right match, so apply soon!