Development Manager

• Manage a portfolio of nonprofit clients, developing a deep understanding of each organization’s mission, programs, and fundraising priorities
• Conduct prospect research and screening across individuals, corporations, and foundations
• Lead and manage the full grant lifecycle-from research and writing to submission and reporting
• Develop compelling donor communications, including emails, letters, proposals, and presentations
• Coordinate and implement donor stewardship strategies, ensuring thoughtful and timely engagement
• Track fundraising performance and activities using shared systems and documentation
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of client projects
• Contribute creative ideas and strategic insights to elevate fundraising outcomes
• Support and coordinate client meetings, events, and internal initiatives as needed
• Play a key role in identifying community engagement opportunities and nonprofit events, * Attend and participate in community events, fundraisers, and nonprofit gatherings
• Help build training resources for nonprofit clients
• Expand your network across a wide range of organizations and donors

A Day in the Life

• Regular 1:1s with the Vice President of Development to prioritize work and support your success
• Daily collaboration with team members to stay aligned on client needs
• Weekly client meetings (virtual and in-person), ranging from strategy sessions to execution-focused updates
• A mix of deep, focused work (grant writing, research) and dynamic collaboration (brainstorming, planning, events)

• In-Office

  Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Types of clients you will work with:

• Healthcare (community campaign focused, raising $2M alongside a community of organization stakeholders)
• Animal welfare (early stages of a feasibiiltiy study for a capital campaign)
• Parks, trails and green spaces (annual campaign management, grantwriting, wealth screening)
• K-12 STEM Education (funding conversations with prospective donors, support in community engagement alongside another team member)
• Place-making and urban design (funding a 9-month intersection project, raising funds through donors to support a city-wide safety plan)
• Literary organization (focused on diversified funding, growing small gifts into a stronger pipeline of major donors)
• Public safety (managing a database of capital campaign prospects and working alongside well-known community leaders to set meetings and produce funding letters and applications)

Why This Role Matters

If you’re looking to expand your impact, diversify your experience, and work alongside a passionate, supportive team, this role offers something truly unique.

You won’t just support fundraising-you’ll help shape it across multiple organizations, missions, and communities.

Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

• A strong foundation in nonprofit fundraising and development strategy (capital campaign experience is a plus)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with precision and attention to detail
• A proactive, self-starting mindset with a collaborative spirit
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• High professionalism, discretion, and integrity
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• Experience with donor databases and grant tracking platforms (e.g., Bonterra, Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge), * Bachelor’s degree required
• 3-5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience with a demonstrated track record of results
• Hands-on experience managing grant processes from start to finish
• Exposure to both annual and capital campaigns preferred

Pulled from the full job description 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Dental insurance, * 401(k)

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance