Development Manager

Job Description

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor Stewardship & Individual Giving (50%)

• Manage a portfolio of individual donors, with particular focus on mid-level gift prospects ($1K - $5K)
• Develop and execute a moves management strategy to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors toward deeper engagement and increased giving
• Prepare and deliver personalized stewardship communications including thank-you calls, impact updates, and meaningful touchpoints throughout the year
• Oversee annual giving campaigns and appeals in collaboration with the CDO and Communications Associate
• Maintain accurate and detailed donor records in Bloomerang database, capturing all relationship-building interactions

Fundraising Events (35%)

• Lead the planning, logistics, and execution of LUW's signature fundraising and cultivation events, including the annual spring gala and fall benefit concert
• Develop event concepts, timelines, budgets, and revenue goals in partnership with the CDO
• Recruit, manage, and steward event committees, honorees, vendors, and sponsors
• Oversee solicitation and fulfillment of event sponsorships
• Coordinate with the Communications Associate on all event collateral, invitations, and digital promotion
• Conduct post-event analysis and apply learnings to strengthen future events

Grants Support (10%)

• Collaborate with the Development Data & Grants Coordinator to provide program narrative content for select grant applications and reports
• Cultivate relationships with foundation program officers as assigned by the CDO

Department Collaboration (5%)

• Represent LUW at community events, donor meetings, and public-facing engagements as needed
• Contribute donor stories and program information to support communications efforts

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, sales, or a closely related field
• Proven experience planning and executing events with significant logistical complexity
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships that result in financial support or comparable outcomes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort with donor-facing correspondence
• Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; comfort learning CRM systems
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for local travel
• Commitment to the mission and values of LUW
• Bachelor's degree required