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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Development Manager - East - **Company:** American Lung Association - **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $46,500.0 - $60,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Office, Peer-To-Peer (P2P), Web Platforms - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ddd4c01b13925ed0 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, business administration, or related field * A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in Peer-to-Peer Event fundraising * Ability to step in to all aspects of event execution with little direction * Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail * Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite * Experience with fundraising and donor management platforms such as Blackbaud, Luminate Online, and other tools used by staff and event participants * Technical aptitude with event platforms, CRM systems, and data entry tools * Must have a valid Driver's license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 30% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required. * Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (event supplies) * Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all employees must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping. * Familiarity with event planning and volunteer coordination * Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising practices and donor stewardship ## Description The Development Manager leverages peer-to-peer experience to provide essential administrative, operational, and logistical support to the market development team, ensuring the smooth execution of fundraising special events. This role offers the flexibility to support field teams experiencing staffing gaps, maintaining event execution and revenue momentum. The position will support markets within the Eastern half of the country and requires up to 30% travel to assist with market coverage and event execution., Division Support * Provide technical support for event online platforms and tools, to ensure seamless and effective execution of event initiatives. * Track campaign metrics, revenue, and expense reports as needed to support informed decision making and operational efficiency. * Assist with processing campaign related vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to organizational standards. Field Campaign Support & Coverage * Serve as a flexible, interim local staff member for markets during staffing gaps, ensuring operational continuity including, but not limited to, execution of corporate sponsor deliverables, participant and volunteer recruitment, coaching, and event logistics. * Assist with managing essential event-related tasks to ensure fundraising outcomes during peak event periods or staffing transitions. * Support the recruitment, training, scheduling, and communication of event-day volunteers * Travel as required (up to 30%) to provide on-site support for markets experiencing staffing gaps during pre-event and event-day periods. * Collaborate closely with nationwide Development team and Market Leads to maintain revenue goals, donor engagement, and seamless transition periods. ## Related Videos - [Jelena Jelušić - Engineering Management Meetup Success Story Discover How to Host Events Engineers Love](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/924-jelena-jelusic-engineering-management-meetup-success-story-discover-how-to-host-events-engineers-love) - [Project Fugu: Extending the web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/832-project-fugu-extending-the-web) - [P2P networks in Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/209-p2p-networks-in-blockchain) - [Successful talent development: A joint journey of executives and talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1002-successful-talent-development-a-joint-journey-of-executives-and-talents) - [Keith Cirkle of GitHub on React Fatigue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1265-keith-cirkle-of-github-on-react-fatigue) - [Miner fee calculation and merchant API - new tools for the Bitcoin SV network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/28-miner-fee-calculation-and-merchant-api-new-tools-for-the-bitcoin-sv-network) ## Related Articles - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Why and How to Sponsor Developer Events](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/686-why-and-how-to-sponsor-developer-events) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023)