Jobs · Engineering · Illinois

Development Manager (Part-Time)

Female Strong · Chicago, IL · Yesterday
HybridEngineering$40k–$45k/yrPart-time

Responsibilities

  • Support and advance Female Strong's fundraising efforts through grant writing, donor stewardship, prospect research, corporate partnerships, sponsorship development, and fundraising operations.
  • Implement fundraising strategies that support organizational growth and sustainability while ensuring donors and supporters receive meaningful engagement and stewardship.
  • Play a key role in securing philanthropic support and strengthening relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporations, and community partners.
  • Balance strategic fundraising initiatives with strong operational execution.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in fundraising, development, nonprofit advancement, or related fields.
  • A minimum of 5 years experience is required.
  • Experience researching, writing, and managing grant proposals and reports.
  • Experience managing donor databases and fundraising systems.
  • Experience with Neon CRM is strongly preferred.
  • Strong written communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Bachelor’s Degree Essential.

Qualifications

  • Experience using CRM systems, preferably Neon CRM.
  • Ability to develop and manage donor communication workflows, fundraising pipelines, and solicitation strategies.
  • Strong grant writing, proposal development, and donor communication skills.
  • Experience prospecting and cultivating corporate sponsors, community partners, and individual donors.
  • Strong relationship management and donor stewardship capabilities.
  • Ability to analyze fundraising data and prepare reports that support decision-making.
  • Commitment to confidentiality and responsible stewardship of donor information.

Skills

  • Grant Development
  • Donor Stewardship
  • Corporate & Community Partnerships
  • Fundraising Operations
  • Event & Campaign Support

Benefits

Female Strong is committed to fair, transparent, and mission-aligned compensation practices. The salary range for this half-time position is $40,000-$45,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Pay

$40,000 - $45,000 annually

Schedule

Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week. Some flexibility in scheduling is available.

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