Non-Profit Development Manager

About the role

The Development Manager will provide overall direction and oversight for the organization, ensuring that its programs, people, finances, and resources align with its mission. They work with staff, volunteers, board members, donors, and community partners to strengthen the organization, achieve its goals, and create meaningful and sustainable impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive non-profit strategy aligned with organizational goals and priorities.
• Research funding opportunities; identify prospective partners.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to establish non-profit funding targets and timelines.
• Develop non-profit budgets and financial projections in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Monitor non-profit expenditures, financial reporting, and budget reconciliation to ensure non-profit funds are utilized effectively.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on non-profit funding status and financial performance.
• Create and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet annual revenue goals.
• Identify new funding opportunities, including grants, corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and fundraising events.
• Collaborate with the executive team to align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities.
• Plan and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to engage donors and raise funds.
• Evaluate the success of fundraising events and recommend improvements for future initiatives.
• Lead and mentor the fundraising and development team to foster a culture of excellence and achievement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, communications, and program staff, to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals.
• Represent the organization at external events, conferences, and networking opportunities to enhance visibility and partnerships.
• Develop, coordinate, and manage volunteer programs and opportunities.
• Develop strong relationships with donors, community members, partners, funders, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma / GED

Experience: 10 years of related experience in nonprofit management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to show a systematic effort to obtain needed data or feedback.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and time management skills.
• Highly attentive to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks/assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.