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.