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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Development Manager - **Company:** Alzheimer's Foundation of America, Inc. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Asana, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint - **Published:** May 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b315739667e49a49 ## About the Role * Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple fundraising initiatives simultaneously. * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with experience engaging diverse stakeholders. * Demonstrated ability to develop and execute fundraising strategies, particularly in major gifts and direct response. * Experience planning and executing events with a focus on donor engagement. * Strong analytical skills and comfort using data to inform decision-making. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Asana) and fundraising/CRM systems. * Experience with prospect research and donor strategy development. * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams. * Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, small nonprofit environment. * Commitment to AFA's mission and values. ## Description Position Summary: Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Manager leads key fundraising initiatives for AFA, with a focus on major gifts, direct response (including direct mail), and donor engagement events. This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of donors and prospects, developing and executing targeted fundraising campaigns, and designing meaningful donor experiences that deepen engagement and drive revenue. The Development Manager partners cross-functionally to implement strategies for donor relationship management-including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship-to meet annual and long-term fundraising goals. This is a highly collaborative, execution-focused role that works closely with internal teams to strengthen the donor pipeline and expand AFA's base of support. Responsibilities and Duties Major Gifts & Donor Strategy * Manage a portfolio of individual donors and high-potential prospects, developing tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies. * Utilize prospect research and qualification to identify new major gift opportunities and strengthen the revenue pipeline. * Execute donor engagement strategies, including meetings, personalized outreach, and stewardship activities. Direct Mail & Campaigns * Plan and implement direct mail and multi-channel fundraising campaigns in partnership with the Development Director. * Collaborate on messaging, segmentation, and creative development to drive donor acquisition, retention, and upgrades. * Monitor campaign performance and optimize strategies using data-driven insights. Events & Donor Engagement * Lead the planning and execution of fundraising and stewardship events, ensuring a high-quality donor experience. * Coordinate event logistics, timelines, and cross-departmental inputs to achieve revenue and engagement goals. * Leverage events as strategic opportunities to cultivate and steward donors. Collaboration & Operations * Partner with the Director of Development to implement a comprehensive donor communications and stewardship program. * Collaborate across departments to gather and package programmatic information for donor-facing materials and proposals. * Maintain and execute a donor stewardship calendar to ensure consistent and meaningful engagement. * Work with the Fundraising specialist to support revenue tracking, projections, and performance analysis. * Track and analyze fundraising metrics, campaign results, and event outcomes to inform strategy. * Prepare reports and materials for leadership and board stakeholders. * Assist with other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Autism in Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/427-autism-in-tech) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Psychological Safety in Software Engineering - Jenny-Margrethe Vej & Alexandra Hou Aldershaab](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2142-psychological-safety-in-software-engineering-jenny-margrethe-vej-alexandra-hou-aldershaab) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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