Fund Development Program Manager

Description

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

This position will provide leadership to the Parks and Recreation Department on all fundraising initiatives including grants, sponsorships, capital campaigns, and inter-government funding opportunities in alignment with our Parks and Recreation and Open Space Plan. The Fund Development Program Manager will lead the organizations efforts to cultivate relationships with new and existing funders and attract and leverage the financial resources necessary to enhance funding models, identify new sources of funding and develop sustainable grant programs for the Parks and Recreation Department.

The incumbent serves as a representative of the City, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with staff and with the public.

Distinguishing Characteristics: The Fund Development Program Manager has superior organizational skills and great leadership qualities. This position must have transcendent interpersonal skills that can effectively represent the mission, vision, and objectives of the Parks and Recreation Department and integrate the funders priorities therein. This position will be instrumental in reinforcing and developing relationships and must generate $300,000 of funding annually in support of the Parks and Recreation Department.

Examples of Essential Functions

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Leverage relationships with the community and partners to engage opportunities, connecting people and programs the Parks and Recreation department provides through sponsorship, grants, individual giving, and inter-governmental funding opportunities.Create and lead development of materials and media to highlight outcomes to funder(s) sharing how the funds made an impact in the community through the City of Reno Parks and Recreation department and their partners. Lead communication efforts with internal and external media for departmental story telling and donor/sponsor recognition.Identify, build, and maintain relationships with corporate and individual donors through participation in outside community groups, organizations, and boards.Represent the City and department at various social, networking, and promotional events and invite current and potential donors to observe department programs, services and events. Develop and execute a strategy for fund development opportunities that align with and support goals, objectives and priorities of the Parks and Recreation Department. Plan, direct, coordinate the work plan of staff responsible for implementing approved projects under various funding sources.Manage administrative and fiscal aspects of awarded projects/grants, which requires knowledge of funding agencies, institutional and departmental requirements, ability to interpret funding requirements and competency.Ensure compliance with conditions of projects/grants, provide central coordination for fund development activities, including researching and maintaining current information on available federal, state, local and private funding sources and their respective compliance requirements; conceptualize linkages between available funding sources and City operations; and regularly communicate this information to operating departments.Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of :

Knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies.

Strong relationship management skills.

Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal funding processes and programs.

Program planning, management and evaluation.

Methods and techniques of research, analysis, and report presentations.

Organizational, time management, and leadership skills.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Ability to:

Work independently to accomplish duties and tasks with limited oversight.

Create presentations connecting donors with department offerings.

Demonstrate qualities such as high integrity, professional ability, positive interpersonal relationships.

Pro-active with a positive attitude and plenty of creativity and drive.

Research, coordinate, and develop activities related to funding programs.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community members, prospects, and donors.

Develop effective presentations and present to management and public groups.

Manage time and workload effectively to meet deadlines.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, industrial relations, marketing, communications, or a related field.

Experience:

5 years of experience in community engagement, marketing, communication, sponsorship, fund development, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have local/regional knowledge of funding sources.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment : Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with some travel from site to site to attend meetings; irregular work hours in the performance of duties in emergency situations; extensive public contact.

Physical : Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

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Closing Date/Time: 7/28/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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