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Development Manager

Shift HR
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/31/2026
Development Manager

CLIMB Fund South Carolina

CLIMB Fund is seeking a Development Manager to lead and support fundraising, grant development, communications, marketing, and community outreach. This hands-on role will build relationships with funders and community partners, manage the development pipeline and CRM, coordinate fundraising initiatives, and support CLIMB Fund's goal of raising $10 million in working capital.

The ideal candidate brings 5 years of relevant experience, strong grant writing and fundraising skills, excellent communication and organizational abilities, and a commitment to CLIMB Fund's mission and the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue grants, donations, corporate support, and community partnerships.

• Research, write, and coordinate grant proposals, applications, reports, and fundraising materials.

• Build and maintain relationships with funders, donors, and community partners.

• Support capital development efforts, including EQ2 and strategic funding partnerships.

• Manage the development pipeline, CRM, deadlines, deliverables, and follow-up.

• Coordinate fundraising, community-impact events, marketing, media, and communications.

• Track and report on fundraising, development, outreach, and social media goals.

• Coordinate development and communications projects across the organization.

• Maintain accurate and confidential donor, funder, client, and organizational records.

• Support organizational policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• 5 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, grant writing, communications, marketing, or a related field.

• Demonstrated grant writing and fundraising experience.

• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.

• Experience with marketing, digital communications, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while working independently and collaboratively.

• Strong attention to detail, discretion, integrity, and commitment to CLIMB Fund's mission.

• Graphic design experience preferred.

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