ABOUT PROKIDS

ProKids is a nonprofit agency that provides outstanding volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children in Hamilton County, who through no fault of their own, are in the child protection system. We recruit, train, and support CASA Volunteers to provide a powerful voice to these children.

Children assigned to a CASA Volunteer are successful. A national study shows that children with CASA volunteers spend less time in long-term foster care and move less often. At ProKids, our Outcome Measures demonstrate the effectiveness of CASA Volunteers.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Fundraising Relationship Manager will develop and maintain donor relationships with a specialized focus on deepening and broadening their involvement in ProKids. Increase financial support to ProKids.  Consistently and regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to significant matters regarding community relations and donor cultivation that affect ProKids’ core mission and operations to a substantial degree. Perform other office and non-manual work directly related to community relations.

LOCATION

This position will be hybrid. ProKids office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

BENEFITS  

• Medical Insurance - ProKids pays up to $550 per month, balance of premium paid pre-tax by employee, or if employee's health insurance is provided through another source, up to $550 reimbursement per month is provided.
• Group Dental and Vision is available and if elected, paid for by employee
• Cell phone reimbursement of $50 per month
• Life and ADD Insurance Policy
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) plan with a 3% company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing Training & Development Opportunities
• 35-hour work week
• Paid parking in downtown Cincinnati
• Three weeks of vacation - annual accrual (accrual begins first day)
• Three weeks of sick time - annual accrual (accrual begins first day)
• Paid Holidays following the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Schedule 
• Mileage reimbursement
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PAY

Starting from $46,000 per year. Based on experience. ProKids has a 35-hour work week.  

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Manage, develop, and maintain donor relationships, including but not limited to:
   1. Conduct cultivation activities for all high-level donors, Friends of Children Society members, major gift donors and Legacy Society members; 
   2. Make frequent contact with donors and prospects to thank them, build relationships with them, and learn of their specific interests, following up on those interests to further engage them;
   3. Attend events where donors and prospects will be in attendance;
   4. Conduct donor research;
   5. Prepare and implement cultivation plans for assigned portfolio;
   6. Manage new and existing policies concerning donor cultivation and relationship building;
   7. Collaborate on short-term goals and objectives, long-term planning for overall improvement of the Community Development Team;
   8. Involve the Executive Director, Board, and other staff members in the cultivation of donors and prospects as appropriate;
   9. Make donor entries into the database as needed including all communications with donors.
   10. Increase crucial financial support to ProKids:
       1. In association with the Board, Executive Director, and Development Team to substantially increase the number of sustaining donors each year;
       2. Make gift asks when appropriate;
       3. Acquire and maintain sound knowledge of ProKids’ programs and practices, community need, and other research pertaining to ProKids’ work. Use and apply that knowledge and understanding in seeking funding with little to no direct supervision.
       4. Actively participate and make recommendations as a member of the Cultivation Team:
          1. Participate in planning and managing the activities of the Development Team and Executive Director;
          2. Attend relevant trainings and participate with the team to develop long-term sustainability plans.
          3. Attend, network and cultivate donors at all development activities and events:
             1. Leverage experience, judgment, donor knowledge, and decision making to independently navigate multiple steps in the donor procurement and development process;
             2. Demonstrate the ability to influence high-level decision makers and generate results in donor and community relationship development.
             3. Responsible for speaking on ProKids behalf as required.
             4. Special projects, assignments, and other duties as necessary for the operation of ProKids.

GENERAL PROKIDS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists with the setting and evaluation of all agency goals and objectives with primary focus on the Operational Team impact of each goal or objective.
2. Acquires and maintains a working knowledge of other team’s programs and practices to encourage good communication and collaboration.
3. Benchmarks with other CASA programs and organizations for best and leading practices. 
4. Ensures the effective representation of ProKids to external organizations and individuals.
5. Communicates the need for volunteers and provides assistance in designing and implementing volunteer training. Supervises, manages, supports, evaluates, and communicates on-going status of volunteers.
6. Performs duties in accordance with ProKids objectives, values and in compliance with relevant standards and agency commitments.
7. Attends all staff meetings and establishes good teamwork with co-workers.
8. Ensures common office spaces are ready for the next person, maintained, and stocked with essential supplies. Notifies Business Operations of maintenance and supply needs.
9. Ensures commitment to and the practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles embraced by ProKids.
10. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work/volunteer experience required
• 2+ years of related experience
• Knowledge of fundraising and volunteer management. Knowledge of Benevon Model of Fundraising preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills, organized, efficient and able to multi-task
• Proficient with Microsoft 365. Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge preferred.
• Familiarity with child and family welfare issues and non-profits is preferred but not required
• Reliable transportation

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Keyboarding
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 40 pounds
• Ability to reach overhead or below shoulders

  ProKids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees and families served.