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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Development Manager - **Company:** Blue Water Baltimore, Inc. - **Location:** Baltimore, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Databases, Microsoft Office, Salesforce.Com, Raiser's Edge - **Published:** May 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8aaab06739055f3f ## About the Role Do you have experience in Team management?, Candidates will be asked to submit work samples to demonstrate skills and prior experience. * Three years of experience working in nonprofit fundraising * Demonstrated experience managing planning and logistics for large events (100-300 people) * Demonstrated success soliciting sponsorships for events * Familiarity with corporate giving structures and trends * Experience working on digital fundraising campaigns such as Giving Tuesday * Demonstrated experience with Salesforce or a similar donor database? * Proficiency with Microsoft Office? including Excel * Exceptional organization and task management skills to meet deadlines and stay current with external communications * Ability to complete regular data entry and other daily tasks while managing longer-term projects * Ability to recognize the need and request additional guidance when appropriate.?? * Ability to work some nights and weekends, to attend and support events hosted by BWB and community partners., * Experience creating and deploying mailed appeals * Experience creating donor segments and targeted lists using giving history * Familiarity with Baltimore City neighborhoods * Professional or volunteer experience working closely with nonprofit program staff to creatively tell stories, engage volunteers and community partners, and highlight impacts. Competencies and Success Factors * Clear, appropriate written and verbal communication * Independent problem solving * Humility and willingness to ask for help * Successful collaboration and team leadership * Time management and independent prioritization * Diligence and consistency * Follow-through and accountability ## Description The Development Manager manages the logistical functions of the fundraising team and helps build the donor and sponsor base to support the mission. This role involves detail-oriented, methodical work as well as creativity and big-picture thinking, and has the opportunity for growth into more donor-facing responsibilities, including cultivation and stewardship. It is an excellent opportunity for an early-career fundraiser interested in mentorship and building new skills, but requires a strong foundation in fundraising best practices and event management. Requirements: Fundraising Events and Sponsorships (50%) * Collaborate with leadership staff to design compelling, successful fundraising events, including two signature annual events * Manage logistics planning and execution for fundraising events, serving as team lead for other involved staff * Solicit corporate sponsors for events and volunteer engagement opportunities throughout the year * Provide ongoing communication and stewardship to sponsors to ensure retention and increased year-over-year giving Donor Relations (30%) * Serve as primary point of contact for donor inquiries and questions * Maintain accurate donor records in Salesforce database for both individuals and organizations * Manage gift entry for all charitable contributions, including receipt of checks * Serve as primary steward for donor acknowledgements and tax receipts * Work closely with finance staff to maintain accurate records in Salesforce of donations and dollars received * Work closely with database staff to maintain an accurate donor database, including collecting and analyzing data for Development staff to use Annual Fund Management (20%) * Lead development of annual appeals and campaigns, with support from fundraising and communications staff * Develop segmented lists for targeted mailed and emailed appeals * Manage printing and production of mailed appeals ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Values-Based Hiring: Seeing People Beyond Their Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1795-values-based-hiring-seeing-people-beyond-their-skills) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Recruitment Reinvented: Bold strategies and the $10K signing incentive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1068-recruitment-reinvented-bold-strategies-and-the-10k-signing-incentive) ## Related Articles - [Why and How to Sponsor Developer Events](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/686-why-and-how-to-sponsor-developer-events) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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