Development Manager

We are seeking a Development Manager to support fundraising, grant development, and donor relations initiatives across multiple programs and regions within the organization. This role plays a key part in identifying funding opportunities, preparing grant proposals, and coordinating with internal teams and external partners to strengthen the organization's development efforts.

The position reports to the Chief Development and Communications Officer within the Development & Communications Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Research potential major donors, foundations, corporations, and government funding opportunities

• Identify and track funding opportunities and RFPs

• Prepare grant applications, proposals, and letters of inquiry

• Coordinate funding applications across programs and regions

• Review and edit fundraising proposals and grant applications

• Maintain accurate records of funding submissions and outcomes using fundraising databases

• Support fundraising events and development initiatives

• Compile annual Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) allocation requests

• Collaborate with internal program managers and development teams to align funding strategies

• Collaborate with regional program staff, development and communications teams, foundations and corporate donors, government agencies, and internal program managers to support fundraising and grant initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field

• 3–5 years of experience in development, fundraising, or related work

• Minimum 3+ years of direct nonprofit fundraising or development experience

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills

• Strong organizational and project management abilities

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

• Strong research and analytical skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Experience with fundraising databases such as Raiser's Edge NXT

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills