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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Development Manager - **Company:** Special Olympics, Inc. - **Location:** South Portland, ME, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $75,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Office, Salesforce.Com - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=24f0fe531663e585 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Writing skills?, * 3-5+ years of progressive experience in donor engagement, relationship management, and/or fundraising * Genuine enthusiasm for connecting with people, with a heart-centered approach to fundraising, teamwork, and the mission and values of SO Maine. * Demonstrated ability to build and execute donor-centric engagement strategies that deepen relationships and increase giving over time. * Experience building a program or initiative from the ground up, with a track record of identifying opportunities and taking initiative. * Outstanding written communication skills, including demonstrated experience in writing compelling donor communications. * Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with leadership, board members, and donors. * Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and drive results. * ·A teachable and curious approach to your work. Devoted to ongoing professional development and learning in the pursuit of excellence. * Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce a plus) to manage portfolios, and Microsoft Office. Comfort using data to guide decisions. * Availability for occasional evening and weekend work for events and fundraising activities. ## Description Special Olympics Maine gives people with intellectual disabilities the chance to find joy, confidence, and community through sports. With a new strategic plan, new CEO, and healthy income streams, SO Maine is in an exciting phase of growth. At Special Olympics Maine, our work is guided by a strong set of core values that shape our culture and how we serve athletes and communities. Every team member is expected to model these values in daily interactions, decision-making, and program delivery: Respect & Trust, Collaboration & Teamwork, Professionalism, Culture of Positivity and Innovation & Growth We are seeking a curious and motivated donor-focused and results-oriented Development Manager ready to take their career to the next level. In this newly created full-time role, the Development Manager, reporting to the CEO, will build and implement engagement strategies for our extensive community of donors and fundraisers. With initial support from a fundraising consultant, the person in this role will engage a large pool of donors for the first time and grow charitable revenue through donor-centered cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation strategies. They will develop and manage a portfolio of major donors and corporate sponsors, strengthen engagement with fundraisers and their sponsors, partner closely with the CEO and Board on their fundraising efforts, and manage a contract grantwriter. This is a high-impact role for someone energized by authentic relationship-building, thoughtful storytelling, and building the structure that helps a mission-driven organization thrive., * Partner with the CEO to design and implement a donor-centric moves management system that strengthens cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors and corporate partners, * Develop stewardship plans for a portfolio of major donors, including but not limited to: regular donor communications, development and delivery of impact reports, in-person cultivation, strategic use of SOME events, etc. * Advise the CEO on strategies to increase engagement and giving with his portfolio. * Serve as a key partner to the Board Development Committee, cultivating board members as fundraising ambassadors. Individual Giving * Write and send donor-facing communications to strengthen donors' sense of connection and impact. * Ensure timely, meaningful stewardship through acknowledgments, updates, recognition, and opportunities for deeper engagement. * Support the Events Manager in the planning and execution of fundraising events, including but not limited to: event attendance and execution support, attending planning meetings to determine event strategy, and ensuring participants and sponsors are engaged. * Represent SOME publicly at events and within the community. Corporate and Foundation Relations * Manage a contract grant writer, making sure they have the information they need to be successful. * Engage corporate and foundation funders through outreach, updates, invitations to events, etc. Systems and Data: * Manage fundraising activity in the CRM (Salesforce) to ensure accurate and timely donor records, and for moves management tracking, with support from the incoming Systems Administrator. * Use dashboards created by the Systems Administrator for tracking performance (donor retention, gift growth, etc.). * Partner with finance to ensure accurate gift processing, receipting, and reconciliation. ## Related Videos - [Autism in Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/427-autism-in-tech) - [Successful talent development: A joint journey of executives and talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1002-successful-talent-development-a-joint-journey-of-executives-and-talents) - [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 - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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