USA Wrestling is seeking a talented and motivated Development Manager to join its business development and fundraising team. In this role, the Development Manager will use expert communication, networking, and a keen sense of initiative to identify fundraising opportunities, acquire new donors, and develop strong relationships with current and potential donors leading to increased revenue for the organization. The Development Manager will work across multiple sectors, making effective asks and managing fundraising campaigns to help ensure the department meets its financial goals. The ideal candidate will be motivated, professional, well organized, proactive, and collaborative. They will have a knack for excellent communication, relationship building, campaign management, and securing donations.
Additionally, the Development Manager will assist with fundraising events, VIP hospitality, and corporate sponsorship activations as required. This will include travel to key events throughout the year, as well as coordination, planning, and management leading up to such events.
USA Wrestling is in search of an individual who embraces the organization's mission and possesses a passion for advancing our fundraising endeavors while also developing and executing new strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Increase departmental revenue via private donor fundraising.
- Cultivate and expand the network of dedicated donors.
- Identify and secure fundraising opportunities, with a special focus on new donor acquisition.
- Strategize and successfully execute fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
- Form strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure donors are properly stewarded and retained.
- Conduct research as necessary to determine donor capacity, affinity, etc.
- Use the CRM to maintain detailed records and provide accurate reports to leadership.
- Effectively convey the organization’s mission, vision, and programs to potential donors.
- Organize and successfully execute various fundraising and hospitality events with relevant stakeholders.
- Work with Communications team to implement a variety of marketing strategies and fundraising campaigns.
- Travel to various events and to meet with donors as necessary.
- Assist with Corporate Partnership activations and stewardship as assigned, including at events.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in communications, business, marketing, public relations, fundraising, or related field
- Experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, or similar field.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, including written and verbal communication.
- Demonstrated history of acquiring and retaining donors.
- Experience making major asks and closing six and seven-figure deals.
- Fundraising campaign management experience.
- Organization, task management, and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to successfully balance priorities while managing multiple tasks and collaborating with multiple departments or stakeholders.
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
- Ability to pass a criminal background screen administered by USA Wrestling’s provider.
- Ability to successfully complete Safe Sport training within two weeks of hire date and prior to interacting with athletes.
Physical Requirements:
Must be comfortable standing for long periods and capable of lifting up to 40 lbs.
Travel Requirements:
Domestic and international travel to be expected. Overnight and occasional weekend travel required.
Hiring Pay Range:
Compensation commensurate with experience.
$70,000 - $80,0000 annually.
Benefits:
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
- Over 10 paid holidays per year.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
Other Information:
The USA Wrestling Office is located in Colorado Springs, CO - ability to work from the office is required.
USA Wrestling is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position reports to the Director of Business Development.
