Development Manager

Position Development Manager Department Marketing and Development Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt, full time position Immediate Supervisor Senior Director of Strategic Development Brother Wolf Animal Rescue is excited to add a Development Manager to our growing team! We are looking for a thoughtful, motivated teammate to help carry out a strong development plan and deepen support for our lifesaving work. General Position Summary The Development Manager is responsible for helping implement and manage Brother Wolf Animal Rescue's fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This position will support the execution of a comprehensive development plan alongside a collaborative team. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, follow-through, comfort with fundraising systems and data, and a genuine passion for companion animals and the people who love them. About The Role The Development Manager is both a strategic implementer and a relationship builder. This person will help turn fundraising strategy into action by managing donor communications, coordinating fundraising initiatives, supporting campaigns, overseeing key development systems, and helping ensure supporters feel meaningfully connected to Brother Wolf's impact. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys both people and process; someone who can build authentic relationships while also keeping details, deadlines, data, and follow-up organized behind the scenes. Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities Support the execution of Brother Wolf's annual development plan in alignment with organizational priorities. Assist in carrying out fundraising efforts across individual giving, major gifts, legacy giving, grants, sponsorships, campaigns, special events, and donor engagement initiatives. Manage assigned projects from planning through completion, ensuring deadlines, details, and follow-up are handled thoughtfully. Support capital campaign and rebuilding-related fundraising initiatives. Collaborate with the Marketing and Development team to support donor engagement and gratitude. Contribute to a strong culture of philanthropy across the organization. Donor Relations, Events, and Stewardship Build and maintain authentic relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, and community stakeholders. Support donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, acknowledgment, and retention efforts. Help create donor communications, including appeals, acknowledgment language, impact updates, sponsorship materials, reports, and campaign follow-up. Represent Brother Wolf Animal Rescue at community events, fundraising events, and public engagement opportunities. Help connect supporters to Brother Wolf's mission through thoughtful storytelling, clear impact reporting, and meaningful relationship-building. Support grant and partnership efforts by coordinating materials, submissions, and reports alongside a grant writer. Assist in coordinating fundraising events, donor gatherings, campaign launches, and community engagement opportunities, including logistics, partners, sponsorships, follow-up, reporting, and stewardship. Development Operations, Data Management, and Team Support Work collaboratively with the Marketing and Development team to support shared fundraising goals and department priorities. Assign and review data entry tasks related to gifts, donor records, acknowledgments, campaign tracking, and CRM maintenance. Prepare fundraising reports and updates for internal leadership, the Board of Directors, and campaign planning. Qualifications Required Minimum of 3 years of nonprofit fundraising, development, donor relations, or related experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in place of formal education. Demonstrated experience supporting or securing philanthropic support through donor cultivation, grants, sponsorships, campaigns, events, or related fundraising efforts. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Experience with donor databases, CRMs, or fundraising tracking systems. Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment. Comfort working with fundraising goals, donor data, reports, and metrics. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation. Ability to take initiative, follow through, and ask thoughtful questions. Ability to receive feedback with openness and professionalism. Ability to maintain confidentiality and sound judgment. Proficiency with Google Workspace or similar platforms. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance. Ability to pass a background check. Preferred Experience in a mission-driven nonprofit organization. Experience with major gifts, annual giving, fundraising campaigns, or donor stewardship strategies. Experience supervising staff, volunteers, interns, or administrative support. Familiarity with animal welfare, community-centered nonprofit work, or companion animal programs. A genuine passion for Brother Wolf Animal Rescue's mission and the future we are so lucky to build. Compensation Salary range: $75,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; employee assistance resources; professional development opportunities; employee wellness initiatives; and pet care support benefits. Working Conditions This is a full-time position with hybrid flexibility, including the option to work remotely one day per week. The role will primarily include office-based work, community meetings, fundraising events, occasional evening or weekend commitments, and collaboration with staff across departments. Some evening and weekend availability will be needed for fundraising events, donor meetings, or community engagement activities, with scheduling planned thoughtfully and flexibly whenever possible. EEO Statement Brother Wolf Animal Rescue is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace rooted in compassion, collaboration, and inclusion. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, political beliefs, creed, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification. #J-18808-Ljbffr