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# Development Manager

- **Company:** Samaritan House
- **Location:** Virginia Beach, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $55,000.0 - $60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Databases, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Salesforce.Com, Web Applications
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b3855ac0adec540e

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years' fund-raising experience in the non-profit sector, or equivalent combination of both.
 * Three- five years of special events planning experience.
 * Must have experience working in a fundraising capacity in a high growth organization.
 * Requires strong experience establishing funding relationships with corporations and foundations.
 * Must work well independently and have strong team building skills.
 * Ability to maintain confidentiality.
 * Strong writing, editing, and comprehension skills.
 * Strong presentation skills, * Excellent organizational and analytical ability.
 * Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and web-based technology.
 * Experience using donor and volunteer database (Blackbaud, Donor Perfect/Salesforce).
 * Capable of managing multiple projects and responsibilities with ease.
 * Well organized and detail oriented.
 * Able to work independently and as part of a team.
 * Able to work projects through to completion.
 * Professional, responsible, self-motivated and disciplined.
 * Ability to connect and build relationships with clients and prospects.

Required Physical Capabilities:

 * Able to lift 30 pounds.
 * Ability to work a 40 hour a week schedule with no physical limitations in normal ranges of sitting, standing, walking, and talking.
 * Must be able to operate a computer and telephone.
 * Must be able to conduct and attend meetings at various locations.
 * Must be able to make presentations to small groups.
 * Must be able to have flexible working hours, particularly at peak times around special events and educational sessions., * Fundraising: 3 years (Preferred)
 * Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)
 * managing multiple projects: 2 years (Preferred)

## Description

* Creating cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship programs to expand and retain a base of long-term donors and sponsors.
 * Identifying, researching, cultivating, and soliciting prospective donors, annual partners, and sponsors to increase the Annual Fund.
 * Serving as the primary interface with corporate funders; determining key activities and meetings for the Development Director and Executive Director to attend and participate in Foundation Board meetings.
 * Planning and directing special events; evaluating effectiveness and ROI of the events.
 * Initiating and designing projects and work plans, establishing and monitoring priorities and timetables, and determining needed resources and the allocation of responsibilities, as appropriate
 * Working with Marketing Manager to identify public relations opportunities that will enhance visibility for special events.
 * Demonstrating knowledge and best practices of effective and ethical fundraising standards and developing the related and supporting systems, policies and procedures related to Samaritan House Inc. & Samaritan House Foundation
 * Providing insight on regional trends and issues and the competitive fundraising landscape to the Director of Development, Executive Director, Board Members and other key partners and staff
 * Developing, reviewing, and submitting reports as requested to include an evaluation of current fundraising performance and any issues related to the development department; make recommendations on any needed course of action.
 * Managing any staff, volunteers and contractors working on projects and initiatives
 * Establishing and changing priorities and timetables in response to changing resources and agency needs