Development Manager

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a leading healthcare nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the mission to find a cure for cystic fibrosis and providing all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives. By joining the Foundation, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to core values, working in a collaborative and supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact.

About the role

The Development Manager supports the chapter’s fundraising and volunteer engagement efforts by managing the logistics of special events, donor and volunteer relationships, maintaining donor and volunteer data, and assisting with donor stewardship activities. This role serves as the main point of contact for Shared Services to ensure smooth execution of office operations and upholds organizational policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for fundraising events including venue selection, vendor management, event execution, and volunteer support.
• Anticipate and troubleshoot challenges with vendors, budgets, timelines, and other logistics in preparation for events.
• Serve as main point of contact with Procurement Operations Partner and Field Marketing Partners.
• Assist with area and chapter marketing and communications in collaboration with Field Marketing Partners.
• Track event budgets, timelines, and post-event reporting.
• Support sponsorship fulfillment and donor recognition activities related to events.
• Conceive, initiate, develop, and lead smaller-scale community and other events as required by the needs of the chapter.
• Assist with donor moves management by preparing outreach materials, tracking touchpoints, and supporting stewardship efforts.
• Help coordinate volunteer engagement for events and fundraising initiatives, including serving as liaison with events committees.
• Communicate, educate, and raise awareness about CF and the Foundation’s mission to people with CF, families, and community members.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the broad portfolio of CFF offerings and make referrals as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of donor and volunteer interactions in the CRM system.
• Generate reports to support fundraising analysis and donor engagement strategies.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with privacy and fundraising regulations.
• Follow all organizational and departmental policies and procedures related to fundraising, event planning, data management, and donor relations.
• Support internal documentation and reporting requirements as requested.
• Provide office and administrative support as needed.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of fundraising and event logistics experience.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• Strong volunteer management experience.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM (Salesforce preferred).
• Ability to analyze data and reports.

Working Conditions

• Work nights and weekends as necessary to attend meetings and events.
• Must have access to reliable transportation and ability to travel to meetings or events at different locations.
• Use of computer required.
• Some heavy lifting may be required.

Pay

The salary range is $55,000.00 to $69,100.00. Specific salary varies based on geographic location and is commensurate with experience.

Benefits

The CF Foundation is committed to offering competitive compensation (base pay and incentive), benefits, time off, and professional development opportunities that maximize our ability to recruit, retain, reward, and motivate a highly qualified and diverse workforce. Visit Why Work at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for detailed total rewards information.