Development Manager
American Association of Physics Teachers
The part-time AAPT Development Manager will join the AAPT at an exciting time as the association scales its fundraising program. The position will help the CEO by identifying fundraising opportunities, developing relationships with potential donors within and beyond AAPT members, and managing an annual development plan which includes fundraising appeals and communications. The ideal AAPT Development Manager will be highly motivated, professional, organized, and possess curiosity and a willingness to learn. In addition, the Development Manager must exhibit alignment with AAPT’s mission and demonstrate an exceptional drive to further AAPT’s existing fundraising efforts and help strategize and deliver new ones focused on individual donors. Qualifications: A minimum of three years of fundraising, sales, or marketing experience. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to lead and motivate colleagues and volunteers. Strong attention to detail. High level of credibility and integrity. Comfortable working in a small office environment; hands-on work style and approach. Self-starter, proactive, and persistent as well as able to assume initiative and flexible and resourceful. Adept at managing tasks, planning events, and balancing priorities. Strong, demonstrated skills in verbal and written communications, interpersonal relationship building, public speaking, and negotiation. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, public relations, or a related field. Certificate in Fundraising, Diploma in Fundraising, or similar qualification. Competence in Microsoft Office suite and donor management systems. Experience writing press releases and/or fundraising letters.
