Development Manager

About the role

The organization operates in the healthcare nonprofit sector focused on kidney health. It addresses challenges faced by individuals affected by kidney disease through scientific research, education, and advocacy, aiming to improve patient outcomes and community awareness. The organization serves multiple regions including California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, with an emphasis on community engagement and fundraising to support its mission.

The Development Manager role is designed to advance fundraising and community engagement efforts, primarily within Southern California and the regional Kidney Walk program. This position is critical for driving revenue growth through corporate and community partnerships, volunteer engagement, and peer-to-peer fundraising. The role contributes to achieving financial goals and increasing the organization's impact by managing fundraising initiatives and supporting event execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with sponsors, community partners, volunteer leaders, and individual donors
• Lead growth of the regional Kidney Walk program via participant recruitment, coaching, and team development
• Engage and support volunteers, committee members, and fundraising champions
• Implement strategies to boost peer-to-peer fundraising participation, team growth, donor retention, and event revenue
• Manage sponsorship renewals and seek new partnership opportunities
• Collaborate with the development team to meet financial objectives
• Represent the organization at community and networking events
• Recruit and engage event committees and community ambassadors
• Track fundraising progress and support achievement of regional revenue targets
• Coordinate sponsor fulfillment and stewardship activities
• Maintain accurate records and support fundraising reporting and dashboards
• Support planning and execution of fundraising events with regional and national teams
• Manage project timelines, communications, and follow-up activities
• Assist with onsite event execution, budget tracking, and administrative duties
• Identify process improvements for operational efficiency and enhanced constituent experience
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies including risk management and financial controls
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities
• Initiative, attention to detail, and strong follow-through
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with fundraising, event planning, and volunteer engagement
• Competencies including accountability, collaboration, cultural humility, data-driven decision making, financial acumen, operational excellence, and community focus