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# Development Manager

- **Company:** First Judicial District Casa Program, Inc.
- **Location:** Coeur d'Alene, ID, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $55,000.0 - $65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Software, Databases, Data Transmissions, Mailing List, Microsoft Office, Raiser's Edge, Data Management
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6e018f0402769d18

## About the Role

· Demonstrated 3 or more years experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, donor relations, marketing, communications, or a related field.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including correspondence, newsletters, fundraising appeals, and public presentations.

· Experience coordinating events, budgets, vendors, and community partners.

· Proficiency with social media and digital communications tools.

· Experience with donor databases, CRM systems, or comparable data platforms.

· Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.

· Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and meet deadlines.

· Professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and collaborative interpersonal skills.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related business software.

· Reliable transportation for meetings and events in the five northern counties served.

Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree preferred.

· Experience developing and executing annual fundraising plans.

· Success cultivating donors and securing sponsorships or charitable contributions.

· Experience researching, writing, and managing grants.

· Familiarity with donor stewardship strategies and fundraising metrics.

· Experience using Canva, email marketing platforms, and social media scheduling tools.

· Knowledge of North Idaho's nonprofit, business, and philanthropic communities.

· Experience working with a nonprofit Board of Directors or fundraising committee.

## Description

North Idaho CASA is seeking an experienced, creative, and relationship-driven Development Manager to lead and coordinate the organization's fundraising, donor relations, community engagement, and communications efforts.

The Development Manager plays an essential role in advancing the mission of North Idaho CASA by building meaningful relationships with donors, community partners, businesses, and supporters throughout Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, and Shoshone Counties.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, self-motivated professional who enjoys cultivating relationships, creating engaging communications, planning successful fundraising events, and developing strategies that strengthen the organization's financial sustainability and community presence.

This position requires someone who can balance strategic planning with hands-on execution, manage multiple projects independently, and work collaboratively with the Program Director, staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities1. Fundraising and Development

· Develop and implement an annual fundraising and development plan aligned with organizational priorities and approved budget.

· Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors.

· Develop strategies to increase donor retention, recurring contributions, and new donor acquisition.

· Coordinate annual giving campaigns, sponsorship opportunities, and special fundraising initiatives.

· Identify opportunities for major gifts, planned giving, and long-term donor engagement.

· Establish fundraising goals and track progress toward approved revenue targets.

· Provide regular fundraising updates, reports, and recommendations to the Program Director.

· Other duties as assigned.

 2. Fundraising Events

· Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events, including the signature annual fundraiser and other approved events.

· Manage event budgets, timelines, sponsorships, vendors, volunteers, and logistics.

· Develop and maintain relationships with event sponsors and community partners.

· Coordinate event promotion, invitations, registration, and donor follow-up.

· Evaluate event financial performance, attendance, sponsorship results, and overall effectiveness.

· Identify opportunities to improve event profitability, donor engagement, and operational efficiency.

· Other duties as assigned.

 3. Donor Relations and Stewardship

· Develop and maintain professional relationships with existing and prospective donors.

· Create personalized donor recognition, acknowledgment, and appreciation strategies.

· Ensure timely and accurate acknowledgment of charitable contributions.

· Coordinate donor meetings, visits, and engagement opportunities.

· Develop donor retention and re-engagement initiatives.

· Maintain confidentiality of donor information.

· Work with the Program Director and Board leadership to cultivate significant donor relationships.

· Owner, builder, and user of constituent relationship management (CRM) software Bloomerang

· Other duties as assigned.

 4. Communications, Newsletters, and Social Media

· Develop and manage a coordinated communications calendar.

· Create and distribute newsletters for CASA volunteer advocates, donors, and community supporters using CRM tool

· Develop content highlighting the mission, volunteer contributions, program accomplishments, and community impact.

· Manage social media content creation, scheduling, and audience engagement.

· Create promotional materials, fundraising appeals, donor communications, and event marketing content.

· Maintain consistent organizational branding and professional messaging.

· Coordinate website content updates and keep public information current.

· Collaborate with program staff to gather appropriate stories and updates.

· Ensure communications involving children and families comply with CASA confidentiality requirements and organizational policies.

· Other duties as assigned.

 5. Community Relations and Outreach

· Represent North Idaho CASA at community events, networking opportunities, and organizational functions.

· Build relationships with businesses, civic organizations, foundations, and community leaders.

· Identify partnerships, sponsorships, and opportunities for community awareness.

· Coordinate community presentations and outreach initiatives.

· Collaborate with staff to promote volunteer recruitment and CASA awareness campaigns.

· Strengthen visibility throughout the five-county service area.

· Other duties as assigned.

 6. Grant Research, Coordination, and Management

· Research grant opportunities consistent with organizational priorities.

· Maintain a grant calendar tracking applications, deadlines, reporting requirements, and award periods.

· Prepare and submit grant applications appropriate to the position's scope and expertise.

· Coordinate with the Program Director and designated staff on larger, more complex, or highly regulated grants.

· Manage communications, documentation, and reporting for assigned grants.

· Track awards and coordinate timely reporting with appropriate staff.

· Collaborate with program and financial staff to gather accurate proposal and report information.

· Obtain appropriate leadership approval before making grant commitments.

· Grant responsibilities will be assigned based on grant size, complexity, reporting requirements, and organizational needs.

· Other duties as assigned.

 7. CRM and Donor Database Management

· Maintain the donor Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.

· Keep donor records, contributions, communications, and engagement histories accurate and current.

· Track giving patterns, retention rates, campaign results, and fundraising performance.

· Generate donor reports, mailing lists, acknowledgment records, and fundraising analyses.

· Establish consistent donor data-entry and recordkeeping procedures.

· Protect confidential donor and financial information.

· Other duties as assigned.

 8. Planning, Budgeting, and Reporting

· Develop an annual development and communications work plan for Program Director approval.

· Contribute to the planning of annual budgets

· Owner of the monitoring of board approved budgets for fundraising activities, events, and marketing initiatives.

· Provide monthly updates on fundraising, donor engagement, communications, and upcoming activities.

· Evaluate fundraising and outreach strategies and recommend improvements.

· Collaborate with the Program Director and appropriate Board committees on fundraising priorities.

· Maintain organized records, calendars, and procedures supporting continuity and accountability.

· Other duties as assigned.