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# Development Manager

- **Company:** Leddy Group
- **Location:** Lebanon, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $57,000.0 - $77,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Raiser's Edge
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://leddygroup.com/job-listing/development-manager-78795/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in communications, business, public relations, or related field
 * Certification, diploma, or similar qualification in fundraising
 * Proven skill in fundraising, grant acquisition, donor relations, and nonprofit development
 * Experience in writing grant proposals, press releases, and fundraising letters
 * Experience with social media and digital marketing tools
 * Strong written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities
 * Proven experience in planning and executing successful fundraising events and campaigns, demonstrating creativity and attention to detail
 * Proficient in Microsoft Office, fundraising software, and donor database/CRM software
 * Commitment to maintaining ethical fundraising practices and confidentiality

## Description

* Help develop and execute annual fundraising strategies
 * Plan and execute fundraising events, including logistics, marketing, and follow-up
 * Build and steward relationships with donors, board members, volunteers, and community partners
 * Craft compelling donor communications and fundraising materials across multiple channels
 * Research, write, and submit grant proposals to foundation, corporate, and municipal funders; coordinate all grantor reporting
 * Maintain the donor database and ensure accuracy of all gift records for tax, audit, and historical purposes
 * Monitor and evaluate fundraising outcomes and recommend improvements
 * Prepare monthly development reports for the board and executive leadership