Development Manager

About the role

The Development Manager secures funds, grows the donor base, and advances awareness of West Central’s mission and work. This role supports organizational growth during a pivotal period and will contribute to an upcoming capital campaign through donor cultivation, solicitation support, and campaign execution.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the VP of Community Engagement, develop and execute annual fundraising strategies aligned with the agency's strategic plan
• Plan and execute fundraising events, including logistics, marketing, and follow-up
• Maintain the donor database and ensure accuracy of all gift records for tax, audit, and historical purposes
• Build and steward relationships with donors, board members, volunteers, and community partners
• Craft compelling donor communications and fundraising materials across multiple channels
• Research, write, and submit grant proposals to foundation, corporate, and municipal funders; coordinate all grantor reporting
• Monitor and evaluate fundraising outcomes and recommend improvements
• Prepare monthly development reports for the Board's Development & Community Relations Committee and executive leadership