Job Brief: The Fundraising Manager will apply creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit to raise funds in support of QSAC’s programs for the autism community. The role is responsible for individual giving, special events (logistics and fundraising), corporate sponsorships, and other direct fundraising activities.
The salary range for this position is $65k-80k annually
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute existing fundraising events, including QSAC’s annual gala, 5K run/walk, golf outing, and/or bowl-a-thon with a goal of raising $350K+ in Year One.
- Sustain and grow revenue from traditional development activities, including annual appeals, special events, major donors, and foundations. Responsible for executing an annual campaign with a goal of $100K in Year One.
- Maintain the donor management system (Bloomerang) and other software systems related to fundraising (e.g., Donorbox, MailChimp, Stripe, etc.). Ensure the timely preparation of donor acknowledgments and related routine communications.
- Manage fundraising campaigns related to agency needs, including directly soliciting donations from new and existing donors.
- Collaborate closely with the Senior Development and Outreach Manager and the Senior Director of Strategy and Communications on developing a fundraising strategy.
- Supervise staff and volunteers as needed and/or assigned.
- Prepare periodic reports for management regarding fundraising performance.
- Work with the Board in relation to special events and fundraising projects throughout the year.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s) and/or senior management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experienced (3+ years) fundraising professional in nonprofit settings.
- Entrepreneurial, hit-the-ground running approach.
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
- Readily initiate and complete projects.
- Make timely, effective, and ethical decisions.
- Embody the entrepreneurial spirit.
- Self-starter who crafts creative solutions and opens doors to new donor relationships.
- Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills.
- Extremely detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced atmosphere.
Mission
QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.
Benefits
Our benefits go beyond health and retirement. You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
- Medical can be as low as $1 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)
- Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff) Start with 24 days annually
- Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement with Employer Match
- Opportunities for career advancement
Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.
* We adhere to all strict COVID guidelines at all of our programs and sites.
Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.
*This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
QSAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC.
To quick apply: Please send resumes to jobs@qsac.com