Development Manager

The Development Manager reports to the Chief Development & Communications Officer and plays a central role in grant writing, RFP development, funding strategy, and proposal coordination., Grant Writing & Proposal Development

• Lead development and submission of grant proposals, contract applications, and RFPs.
• Write compelling narratives, supporting documents, and funding justifications.
• Prepare and track grant submissions under leadership direction.
• Review and edit proposals to ensure accuracy, clarity, and competitiveness.
• Maintain organized documentation for all funding submissions.

Funding Research & Opportunity Management

• Identify and pursue funding opportunities through foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Monitor institutional funding calendars and new opportunities.
• Attend bidder conferences and gather information for government funding requests.
• Support preparation of annual Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) submissions.

Internal Collaboration & Coordination

• Work with regional and program leaders to develop strong program narratives and budgets.
• Ensure proposal alignment across programs and prevent duplication.
• Collaborate with another staff member in a similar role; this position is not the sole grant writer.
• Participate in internal meetings and support development strategy execution.

Administrative & Technical Tasks

• Ensure all submissions meet guidelines and deadlines.
• Manage proposal tracking, filing, and reporting needs.
• Use Raiser's Edge (required) and other donor databases.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

The ideal candidate is a polished, professional communicator who thrives in a mission?driven environment and brings strong writing, organization, and collaboration skills. This role works onsite alongside a small, supportive team and partners with a peer in a similar function., * Bachelor's degree (required) in communications, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field.

• A minimum of 3 years of Grant writing experience with demonstrated success developing proposals.
• Raiser's Edge (or Raiser's Edge NXT) proficiency
• Strong writing, editing, and persuasive storytelling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast?paced environment.
• Polished, professional communication and attention to detail.
• Comfort working onsite daily in a collaborative office environment.

The benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, a pension plan and long/short-term disability insurance.

Pay Details: $62,000.00 to $66,500.00 per year