The Development Manager leads development and fundraising activities for TECH, Inc. and The TECH Foundation of Kansas, contributing to the growth and sustainability of the organization. In close partnership with the executive team, the development manager's responsibilities include but are not limited to cultivating and managing donor relationships, planning and execution of fundraising events, and grant writing and reporting that align with overall organizational goals and strategies.
Development Planning
Donor & Community Relationship Management
Grant & Foundation Funding
Position Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Required: Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Three or more years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, funder relationship management, grant writing, and/or a related field.
Preferred: Knowledge of and/or experience in human services field. Experience (personal or professional) working with people who have developmental disabilities.
Additional Qualifications & Skills
Required: Knowledge of the fundraising process. Exceptional interpersonal, writing, and communication skills. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, use independent judgment, and follow through with minimal supervision. Comfort with communicating with people at all levels of an organization (internal and external to TECH). Collaborative spirit and effective delegation skills. Working knowledge of Canva and Adobe Illustrator.
Preferred: Experience with donor management software (TECH currently uses Donor Perfect), project management. Knowledge of Hutchinson/Reno County communities.
Satisfactory background screenings and drug screenings required
Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and steadily growing, professional services firm, providing quality products and services to a wide range of clients since 1989. SA-TECH currently provides program management, operations and maintenance, logistics, and engineering support services to the Department of Defense. Approximately 75% of SA-TECH’s current business is providing testing and training, range operations, and maintenance support for U.S Navy and Army customers. The majority of the remaining business involves providing program management support, systems engineering services, and logistics expertise to support Anti-Terrorism Force Protection effectiveness for the U.S. Navy’s facilities worldwide. The company was incorporated by its owner, Mr. Timothy J. Adams, in 1989 and received its certification in 1991 as a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and in 1995 as Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). As a result of this tenure, we have learned several key factors that we consider critical to success, including our ability to first listen to our clients' needs and then tailor our services to meet or exceed them. SA-TECH prides itself in having highly qualified employees who are able to respond to customer needs quickly and professionally. This ability, coupled with our experienced and dedicated management team, gives our clients not only what they have come to expect, but what they deserve.