Development Manager

Development Manager

The Development Manager is responsible for implementing and supporting a comprehensive fundraising and relationship management strategy to advance the mission of the organization. This role focuses on donor cultivation, sponsorship development, and community partnerships. The Development Manager works collaboratively with leadership, staff, board members, and external stakeholders to grow philanthropic support and strengthen long-term funding sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Relations & Fundraising

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, corporate partners, and community supporters.

Build and manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, with a focus on relationship growth and retention.

Support development and execution of annual fundraising strategies and campaigns.

Assist in securing sponsorships and philanthropic investments for organizational priorities and events.

Ensure timely donor acknowledgment, recognition, and stewardship activities.

Events & Sponsorship Coordination

Support planning and execution of fundraising and community engagement events (e.g., galas, donor events, community activities).

Coordinate sponsor outreach, tracking, and fulfillment of sponsorship benefits.

Assist with logistics, vendor coordination, and on-site event support.

Track event performance, revenue, and outcomes.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain relationships with community partners, civic organizations, and local stakeholders.

Represent the organization at meetings, events, and networking opportunities.

Identify opportunities for partnership development and community-based support.

Data Management & Reporting

Maintain accurate donor and funding records in the CRM system.

Track contributions, pledges, sponsorships, and engagement activities.

Generate reports on fundraising performance, donor activity, and pipeline development.

Ensure data integrity and support continuous improvement of development systems.

Administrative & Strategic Support

Assist leadership with development planning, budgeting input, and revenue projections.

Support implementation of policies related to gift acceptance and donor engagement.

Participate in strategic initiatives such as capital campaigns or feasibility planning as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).

24 years of experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, or nonprofit advancement.

Experience with sponsorships and event support preferred.

Skills & Abilities

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Comfortable with public engagement and representing the organization.

Other Requirements

Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed.

Occasional evening and weekend availability for events.

Work Environment

Combination of office-based work and community engagement.

Occasional travel for meetings, events, and donor engagement.

Physical Demands

Typical office and event-related physical activity (sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 20 lbs., etc.).

Ability to transport materials for events and outreach activities.

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