Job Summary:

A Development Manager oversees the planning, execution, and completion of development and communications projects, ensuring they align with the organization's mission, goals, schedules, and budget while coordinating with team members and managing resources effectively.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Create, coordinate, and manage the activities of the Communications Calendar.

2. Create, coordinate, and administer all social media accounts up to and including creating a social media calendar and scheduling out posts.

3. Create and execute the monthly VI newsletter.

4. Research, organize, prospect and contact potential external organizational partners, donors, grants and foundations that can come alongside the strategic plans of the organization.

5. Coordinate, administer, and follow-up with bi-monthly online training opportunities for the organization (“Tent Talks”).

6. Create, maintain, and update as needed any resource materials to support the onboarding and maintenance of the Tents, including the Resource Library, VI 101, etc.

7. Facilitate and manage organization-wide events, including annual World Conference and ShowHearts virtual concert.

8. Maintain the organization’s server in conjunction with Box to ensure documents are easily accessible and organized.

9. All other job duties as needed and assigned.

Required Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

People-person, active listener, dynamic, organized, strong communication skills, decisive, problem-solver, collaborator, team player mentality.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or higher with 3+ years nonprofit experience.

Details:

This position is a part-time, mostly remote contract position and salary is $30/hourly. It will require 20-30 hours per week – this will vary week to week on an as-needed basis. We expect that the Development Manager will be a self-starter and use discretion on hours needed per week to complete tasks that have been assigned. Nashville-based preferred, but not required. Some national and international travel required. As this is a part-time position, no benefits are provided.

Variety – the Children’s Charity International is a global organization dedicated to improving the lives of children who are disabled or disadvantaged. With a presence in over 38 locations across 10 countries, Variety provides direct support through programs that supply mobility equipment, medical care, educational resources, and life-enriching experiences. Our mission is to help children reach their full potential, empowering them to thrive by removing barriers and offering access to vital services that promote independence and self-confidence.

Founded in 1928, Variety has built a long-standing legacy of compassion and impact through its network of Tents (branches). Each Tent tailors its efforts to meet local needs, whether that’s through providing adaptive bikes, life-saving surgeries, or inclusion programs. Guided by a belief that every child deserves a future filled with hope, Variety – the Children’s Charity International continues to be a trusted source of support for families and communities around the world!

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