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Development Manager

Children & Families of Iowa
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/23/2025

Description

Children & Families of Iowa is known for being one of the top non-profit organizations in the state. We are seeking a qualified individual to join the Foundation team and support the fund-raising efforts for the organization.


This is an hourly paid non-exempt 37 hours a week position, in the Foundation department for Children & Families of Iowa. The Development Manager is responsible for assisting the CDO in the coordination of special fundraising events; leading volunteer recruitment, training, and management; public speaking and community engagement activities; solicitation of sponsorships and in-kind donations.


Benefits:

  • 80 hours of paid vacation after 90 days of employment with up to 160 hours after service
  • 80 hours of paid sick leave during the first year of employment with up to 480 hours of accrued time
  • 8 paid holidays
  • Generous bereavement paid time off.
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Life insurance

Sample Job Duties:

  • This role focuses on executing fundraising strategies, cultivating sponsors, managing event activities, and project management of volunteers.
  • Reach fundraising goals, cold calling on new prospects.
  • Follow strategic planning and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet annual revenue goals and long-term financial objectives.
  • Ensure effective donor stewardship and recognition.
  • Community speaking engagements and presentations.
  • Meet weekly quotas for in-person calls on donors and prospects.
  • Occasional weekends and evenings for special events and presentations.
  • Travel within the state of Iowa as assigned.

For more information on our organization and services provided, please visit our website at www.cfiowa.org

Children & Families of Iowa does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, identity, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, political belief, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Requirements

A bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, public relations or a related field is required. Minimum of two years' experience in professional fundraising or outside sales with a proven track record. Ability to build rapport and form professional relationships. Effective communication skills and be able to relate to and explain CFI's mission and the impact it has on our programs in the community. Experience with CRM fundraising databases, preferably Raiser's Edge and Greater Giving. Highly organized, detail oriented, with excellent project management skills, and be able to self-motivate and consistently achieve goals and meet deadlines.

Salary : $23 - $26

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