Development Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The Development Manager ensures consistent, high-quality execution across grant management, event delivery, and CRM operations, while supporting individual and legacy giving initiatives. The position collaborates closely with internal teams and operates within established departmental and organizational priorities

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grants and Revenue Execution

• Conduct grant prospect research and manage the full lifecycle of grant writing, submission, and reporting.
• Maintain grant calendar and pipeline tracking.
• Ensure compliance and alignment with program and finance teams.

Events and Campaigns

• Execute fundraising events and activities and oversee post-event stewardship.
• Take a lead role with annual and seasonal fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
• Coordinate organizational events and related engagement activities.

Donor and Sponsor Engagement

• Support sponsor outreach, coordination, and stewardship.
• Assist with major donor engagement through research, preparation, and follow-up.

Development Operations

• Maintain CRM data integrity, reporting, and pipeline tracking.
• Support donor segmentation and development systems.
• Manage development calendar and tracking tools.

Project and Team Coordination

• Lead cross-functional coordination and timelines.
• Hold stakeholders accountable for deliverables.
• Collaborate with Development Coordinator in development and maintaining a volunteer corps.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Sustain and grow grant revenue through strong proposal development and reporting.
• Execute events and campaigns with strong returns and consistent follow-throughs.
• Maintain accurate, timely CRM data and reporting.
• Support development of individual and legacy infrastructure.
• Ensure proactive, coordinated fundraising execution across teams.
• Demonstrate and embodies our values: Be Limitless, Be Resilient, Be People Centered, Be a Team, and Be Trustworthy

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, with demonstrated success in grant writing, event execution, and development operations.
• Proven experience managing grant proposals and reporting, including government and foundation funding.
• Experience working in environments requiring cross-functional coordination and adherence to established processes.
• Experience working with CRM systems, including data management, segmentation, reporting, and pipeline tracking.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive work forward across teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for funders, donors, and internal stakeholders.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strategic thinker with a collaborative spirit.
• Ability to successfully execute fundraising events that meet or exceed revenue and return on investment goals.
• Ability to take initiative, follow through on responsibilities, and manage work with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, particularly in managing timelines, data, and follow-through.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs

This job description does not imply these are the only duties to be performed.  The incumbent in this position will perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective operations of the Division/Department upon request by his/her supervisor.

Please note: Under the AbilityOne Program, Vibrant Works gives hiring preference to individuals who are legally blind. Any decision to disclose a disability by an applicant related to the hiring preference is completely voluntary. Requesting such information is also a part of our affirmative action efforts. Information that is disclosed will remain confidential. Also, your decision not to disclose disability status will not have a negative impact in the hiring process.

Vibrant Works is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.