Advancement Manager

Title:  Advancement Manager

Location: Middle Tennessee

Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Salary Range: $30 - $35 / hour plus bonus (commensurate with experience)

About ShareBuilt

ShareBuilt is a rapidly growing and unique nonprofit organization that bridges the gap between the nonprofit world and the design and construction business sectors. Founded in April 2022, ShareBuilt is dedicated to fostering community development through supporting the accomplishment of nonprofit design and construction projects.

Job Summary

ShareBuilt is seeking a dynamic and motivated Advancement Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be a significant face of the organization in the community, responsible for growing individual giving, emphasizing Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) gifts, and developing a consistent corporate support base, particularly within the construction industry, design firms, and suppliers. Grant writing will also be a key responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising and Donor Relations:

• Develop and implement strategies to grow individual giving, with a focus on QCD gifts.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue new fundraising opportunities and donor prospects.

Corporate Support:

• Develop a consistent corporate support base from the business community, with a particular focus on construction industry design firms, construction firms, and suppliers.
• Engage with corporate partners to secure sponsorships, donations, and in-kind support.

Grant Writing:

• Research and identify grant opportunities that align with ShareBuilt’s mission and goals.
• Write and submit compelling grant proposals to secure funding from foundations, government agencies, and other grant-making organizations.

Community Engagement:

• Serve as a significant face of ShareBuilt in the community, representing the organization at events, meetings, and other public forums.
• Develop and implement community engagement initiatives to raise awareness of ShareBuilt’s mission and projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, partners, and stakeholders.

Communication:

• Lead and execute (with support of our marketing team) external communication strategies, including press releases, newsletters, social media content, and other promotional materials.
• Ensure consistent and effective messaging that aligns with ShareBuilt’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, public relations, sales, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in fundraising, community engagement, or a related role.
• Excellent external written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.
• Experience in grant writing and securing funding from various sources.
• Passion for ShareBuilt’s mission and alignment with the organization’s values.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• The ideal candidate will be a proactive and passionate individual with excellent communication skills and a desire to make a significant impact in the community
• Reside in the Middle Tennessee area (strongly preferred but not required).

Benefits

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.