Development Specialist

The Organization

Purpose and Mission

Founded in 1999, the Center for Urban Families (CFUF) strengthens urban communities by helping fathers and families achieve stability and economic success. As a pioneer in responsible fatherhood, family strengthening, and workforce development, CFUF’s programs seek to help individuals fully exit poverty and sustain themselves and their families. CFUF serves individuals living in Baltimore’s most underserved communities. Our members (the term we use for persons that we serve) are 95% African American or Black, 71% male, and 29% female. On average, at the time of enrollment, 30% of our members do not possess a high school diploma or GED-equivalent, 53% possess a misdemeanor and/or felony conviction, 58% experience housing instability (e.g., living in a shelter/car or couch-surfing), and the vast majority access income assistance.”

ALL In is CFUF’s comprehensive strategy to accelerate social and economic opportunity and advocate for policies that promote equity and racial justice. Leveraging 20 years of positive impact and applied learnings, the All In strategy targets two critical areas: chronic unemployment and family instability. The approach links individual accountability, person centered case management, and supportive networks with workforce development training, education, and civic engagement. ALL In dismantles poverty and builds long-term social and economic prosperity that results in brighter futures for our members, their families, and the communities in which they live.

National impact: CFUF’s Practitioners Leadership Institute (PLI) provides technical assistance, and promotes and extends best practices in family strengthening, responsible fatherhood and workforce development to practitioners and key stakeholders across the country. CFUF is also nationally renowned for its public policy work in the responsible fatherhood arena.

Culture and Practice

CFUF is an organization committed to high excellence and quality service to all its stakeholders. Our culture thrives because of a transparent, reflective, and creative environment. We are a highly autonomous workforce, and our staff embraces humor, food, fun, and a passion to serve our members. We believe in recognizing and rewarding high performers. All of these qualities and attributes make a premier employer of choice.

Staffing and Governance

CFUF is governed by a 19-member board of directors. The organization’s current budget is $8.8 million. CFUF maintains a staff of 45, and our leadership team is comprised of our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Director of Development, Director of People & Culture, Director of Finance & Administration, Director of Research & Evaluation, Director of Advocacy & Strategic Initiatives, Director of Programs, Director of Family Strengthening & Community Engagement, and Director of Practitioners Leadership Institute.

Position Summary

Assist the Director of Department with the administration of the development department and the various aspects of development and fundraising including donor data management, marketing and communications, and event planning.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Development with the administration of the Development Department
• Marketing and Communications Support
• Event Planning
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development
  
  

Administration of Department

• Manage calendar of the Director of Development
• Prepare expense forms and payment requests
• Reserve meeting rooms
• Maintain guest lists, gather and prepare registration materials and other duties as assigned for fundraising events
  
  

Donor Data Management

• Serve as the System Administrator for the Donor Perfect donor database
• Record donations into Donor Perfect database
• Prepare acknowledgement letters
• Process manual credit card payments
• Produce weekly giving reports from Donor Perfect database and other online giving portals
• Continually update and correct database records
• Support prospect research on corporate, foundation, and individual donors.
• Coordinate logistics for the production of annual Impact Report, annual appeal, and Donor Appreciation Breakfast
• Answer donor questions regarding acknowledgments
  
  

Marketing and Communications Support

• Prepare social media posts and monitor social media accounts
• Prepare media materials for distribution
• Review and monitor website content to ensure information is current
• Review and report website analytics
• Assemble media and donor kits for events and meetings
• Catalogue photos
  
  

Event Planning

• Assist with event and meeting planning
• Reserve and arrange rooms for meeting and events
  
  

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Preferred B.A./B.S in Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, Business Administration or related fields
• At least five years of relevant development experience
• Proficiency with Donor Perfect or other fundraising database(s) and other online giving portals
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of computers and common software applications including Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, My Emma, website and social media analytics, and various online-based subscription software
• Work with a sense of urgency, accuracy, and timeliness in entering data
• Willingness to learn from success as well as failure to improve procedures
• Strong attention to detail, with a keen eye for accuracy for day-to-day activities as well as in an environment that will become busy during certain times of the year
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high customer service, fun, and performance-oriented team using a high degree of initiative; and strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment with confidential information
  
  

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Commitment to the Association of Professional Fundraising Code of Ethics and Donor’s Bill of Rights
  
  

Company Benefits

The benefit package includes paid holidays, personal, vacation, and sick days, health insurance, long term disability, employee assistance program and retirement plan options.

Application Requirements: To apply, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and three writing samples.

CFUF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.