Development Manager

About the role

Circle of Care is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to lead donor stewardship, major gift relationship management, and sponsorship engagement that directly fuels life-changing support for children with cancer and their families.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for Circle of Care's donor community, including major donors and high-level event sponsors.
• Develop and execute tailored solicitation, cultivation, stewardship, and renewal strategies for sustainability and growth.
• Work with the Co-Executive Directors to thoughtfully transition existing major donor relationships.
• Partner with leadership on cultivation strategies for prospects at the $20,000+ level, including multi-year and planned giving opportunities.
• Serve as the primary contact for sponsors supporting Circle of Care's three signature fundraising events.
• Manage sponsor financial fulfillment in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure every sponsor receives an exceptional and personalized experience before, during, and after each event.
• Plan and execute donor cultivation, recognition, and stewardship events throughout the year.
• Manage donor pipeline activity from first introduction through stewardship.
• Track, analyze, and report on fundraising activity, donor movement, sponsorships, and pipeline performance.
• Maintain accurate donor records, constituent history, and moves-management documentation within Circle of Care's CRM systems.
• Supervise and collaborate with the Development Operations Specialist on reporting, database integrity, and donor communications.
• Work closely with leadership to establish annual fundraising goals and strategies.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and revenue forecasting.
• Advance qualified donor leads generated by staff, volunteers, board members, and community partners.
• Collaborate across Development, Programs, Marketing, and Operations departments.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of nonprofit fundraising or development experience.
• Demonstrated success managing donor relationships and contributing to measurable fundraising growth.
• Experience with donor databases, CRMs, reporting, and constituent management.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and cloud-based business systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to perform light physical work.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience managing a donor portfolio generating $1 million or more annually.
• Experience with Bloomerang, GiveSmart, and other 3rd party fundraising platforms.
• Experience supervising staff or consultants.
• Experience with major gifts or planned giving.

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized medical insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution eligibility after one year
• Professional development funding

How to Apply

Please email jobs@thecircleofcare.org with "Development Manager" in the subject line. Submit One PDF Containing: Cover letter, Resume, Optional: up to three links showcasing relevant work. Questions may be directed to Lisa Robb, Search Consultant, jobs@thecircleofcare.org.