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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Development Manager - **Company:** North Carolina Center for Nonprofit Organizations, Inc. - **Location:** Morrisville, NC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $66,000.0 - $70,000.0 - **Contract:** Franchise - **Skills:** DevOps, Peer-To-Peer (P2P), Raiser's Edge - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://ncnonprofits.org/job-postings/development-manager-53 ## About the Role * Three or more years of experience in fundraising, organizing, community engagement, membership development, or related work. * Demonstrated ability to build authentic relationships with diverse stakeholders. * Experience planning and executing campaigns, events, or engagement initiatives. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Experience using a CRM or donor database. Specific experience with EveryAction/NGP VAN a plus. * Deep commitment to participatory democracy and racial, social, and economic justice. ## Description At Democracy North Carolina, organizing is at the heart of everything we do. We believe lasting change happens through relationships, leadership development, and collective action. The Development Manager applies those same principles to fundraising by serving as a funder organizer - building authentic relationships with supporters, connecting donors to the organization's mission, and creating opportunities for deeper engagement and investment. The Development Manager cultivates communities of supporters who believe in a more inclusive democracy and want to play an active role in advancing that vision. Through relationship-building, storytelling, stewardship, and campaign leadership, the Development Manager helps supporters understand their impact and inspires them to invest in Democracy NC's work. Working closely with the Development Director, this position leads several key donor engagement programs and fundraising initiatives while helping strengthen the organization's culture of philanthropy., Funder Organizing & Relationship Building (40%) * Build and maintain meaningful relationships with Democracy NC supporters through one-on-one outreach, stewardship, events, and engagement opportunities. * Develop pathways for donors to deepen their involvement and investment in Democracy NC's mission. * Create opportunities for supporters to connect with staff, organizers, Democracy Summer participants, and community leaders. * Support donor cultivation and stewardship efforts in partnership with the Development Director. * Maintain regular contact with donors through personalized communications, meetings, and follow-up. Donor Cohorts & Giving Communities (30%) * Serve as the primary staff lead for several key donor engagement communities: + Monthly Sustainers o Grow and steward Democracy NC's recurring donor program. o Develop engagement opportunities that increase retention and long-term giving. + Democracy Summer Friendterns & Alumni o Serve as development lead for Democracy Summer fundraising efforts. o Coordinate and expand the annual Fund Our Friendterns campaign. o Cultivate relationships with program alumni, families, and supporters. o Manage the Democracy Summer Mini-Grant fundraising initiative. + Mobilizers and Power Builders - Giving Society o Develop communications, recognition opportunities, and engagement strategies to steward donors giving between $250 and $1,500 annually. o Create opportunities for members to connect with Democracy NC's work and each other. + Progressive Business Partnerships o Build relationships with mission-aligned businesses and community partners. o Identify sponsorship, matching gifts, and event partnership opportunities. Campaign Leadership & Donor Communications (20%) * Lead implementation of fundraising campaigns, including digital appeals, direct mail, peer-to-peer fundraising, and special initiatives. * Develop compelling donor-centered communications that highlight the impact of Democracy NC's work. * Partner with Communications staff to create integrated fundraising campaigns. * Track campaign performance and recommend strategies for growth and donor retention. Development Operations & Stewardship (10%) * Maintain donor records and engagement tracking within the organization's CRM. * Generate reports to support fundraising planning and evaluation. * Ensure timely gift acknowledgments and donor stewardship activities. * Support donor event planning and follow-up. Within the first year, the successful Development Manager will: * Increase engagement and retention among Monthly Sustainers. * Expand participation in the Fund Our Friendtern campaign. * Strengthen relationships with Democracy Summer alumni and supporters. * Grow and deepen participation in the Power Builders and Mobilizers giving communities. * Develop new partnerships with progressive businesses and community leaders. * Help create a donor experience that reflects Democracy NC's organizing values and commitment to relationship-centered work. ## Related Videos - [Coding for Good: Achieving social change with an app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1645-coding-for-good-achieving-social-change-with-an-app) - [P2P networks in Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/209-p2p-networks-in-blockchain) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [The Power of Developer Communities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1109-the-power-of-developer-communities) - [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) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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