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Baden Street Settlement

Development and Board Relations Manager

Baden Street Settlement, Rochester, New York, United States

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The Development and Board Relations Manager is a multi‑faceted role that reports directly to the Executive Director and works closely with the Board of Directors, Campaign Manager, and Capital Campaign Committee to advance the organization’s capital campaign, agency‑wide fundraising, and marketing efforts. The position supports a broad‑based fundraising strategy targeting individuals, governmental bodies, corporations, and foundations. The Development and Board Relations Manager plays a visible leadership role in advancing the campaign plan, building momentum, and fostering excitement, optimism, and confidence in achieving campaign and organizational fundraising goals.

Reports to:

Executive Director

Date:

January 1, 2026

Job type:

Full‑time

Salary:

Annual compensation in the range of $45,000 to $55,000; benefits package will be offered to successful candidates.

Baden Street Settlement is advancing the Baden Believes capital campaign to build a new main campus that will strengthen service delivery, expand programs, and better support adults, children, and families in northeast Rochester.

Specific Accountabilities

Reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Board of Directors and Campaign Manager

Leads the Development function, collaborating with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Campaign Manager, program staff, volunteers, and grant consultants

Supports both the Baden Believes capital campaign and overall agency fundraising and marketing efforts

Maintains regular communication with staff, board members, committees, consultants, and volunteers engaged in fundraising, marketing, and campaign activities

Campaign Management

Serves as the Primary Point of Contact for the Campaign and Campaign Manager

Implements, and reports on all Campaign functions

Assists with training, and managing any Campaign Cabinet and Board of Directors

Schedules and supports Campaign and donor meetings

Plans and implements all Campaign related events in coordination with the Board of Directors and Campaign manager

Maintains and markets an updated list of naming opportunities

Helps implements the strategy and planning of the Campaign

Campaign Committee Work

Schedules Campaign committee meetings and makes sure all necessary material is organized and available at the meeting

Attends each campaign meeting, keeps accurate notes from the meeting, coordinates meeting follows up and provides notes for Campaign leadership

Donor Cultivation, Meeting, and Solicitation Work

Executes cultivation and solicitation plans.

Works independently and collaboratively with the Executive Director, members of the Campaign Committee, and Board to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects

Schedules meetings with prospective donors. Maintains momentum for donor meetings by encouraging proactive outreach by Campaign committee, Board, and organizational leaders

Prepares materials needed for major donor meetings. Customizes materials, keeps them updated and organized, and prepares packages of materials for Campaign donor meetings

Follows up from major donor meetings to ensure actions are recorded and implementedSupports the Executive Director, Board, Campaign Manager, and any Consultants in planning and implementing any public or private funding strategy.

Gift Acknowledgment, Tracking and Reporting

Ensures that every Campaign gift and pledge is managed seamlessly, including prompt donor gift agreements and gift acknowledgement.

Makes sure that each Campaign gift is credited appropriately in the donor database, noting any ongoing pledge payments, and reminders

Tracks all donor and prospect activity in donor database

Prepares monthly and as needed reports for the Executive Director, Campaign Manager, Board, and Campaign Committee

Board of Directors Liaison

Foster teamwork between the Board and staff for a unified approach to the organization’s goals

Coordinate and attend all board meetings, prepare materials, and ensure members have the information they need

Assist in implementing and developing organizational policies in collaboration with the board and executive director

Function as the main contact for information exchange between the board and staff, ensuring timely updates and decisions

Support board development through orientation, training, and positive interactions between board members and staff

Maintain accurate records of board activities, decisions, and ensure compliance with legal requirements for nonprofit governance

Supports agency marketing and communications efforts in coordination with leadership

Manages and maintains the organization’s social media platforms to support fundraising, campaign visibility, and community engagement

Oversees planning and execution of major agency fundraising and donor events, including coordination with staff, board members, and external partners

Ensures consistent messaging across fundraising, campaign, and marketing initiatives

Knowledge, Skills & Technical Ability

Strong analytical ability

Excellent oral, written, presentation, and people skills

Ability and desire to work with the donor database

Ability to set goals strategically and oversee execution

Ability to work cross‑functionally with various internal and external constituents

High level of discretion and ethical approach to fundraising

Flexibility with work duties assigned and openness to changing organizational priorities

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