Manager, Development

Summary

Join a national nonprofit organization as their Development Manager to lead regional fundraising efforts and achieve an annual revenue goal of $400,000. This role requires experience in event planning, donor engagement, and volunteer coordination. Responsibilities include executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, organizing fundraising events, recruiting and managing volunteers and donors, overseeing event logistics, coordinating with internal departments, representing the organization at community events, managing marketing materials, collaborating with a multi-state team, analyzing event performance, and attending various events and meetings. A bachelor's degree is preferred, along with a minimum of two years of experience in fundraising or related fields. Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace is required, and experience with donor databases is a plus. The position is remote, based in Eastern Nebraska/Iowa, and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent education and experience considered
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising, event planning, volunteer management, public relations, or donor relations
• Experience with peer-to-peer fundraising platforms; capable of running reports and interpreting data for outreach planning
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Effective written and verbal communication with an emphasis on relationship-building
• High degree of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Willingness to travel within the designated region and work evenings/weekends as needed

Responsibilities

• Execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to achieve an annual revenue goal of at least $400,000
• Organize and manage a variety of fundraising events, including the organization’s signature campaign, the Walk to Defeat ALS
• Recruit, steward, and retain volunteers, donors, team captains, and event committee members
• Oversee all event logistics including budgeting, permitting, site planning, and vendor management
• Coordinate with internal departments such as Marketing, Care Services, and Advancement to ensure integrated campaigns
• Represent the organization at community events to build public awareness and cultivate support
• Manage production and distribution of event marketing materials
• Collaborate as part of a multi-state territory team, contributing to broader development efforts
• Support alignment with national campaigns and contribute to process improvements and cross-team collaboration
• Analyze weekly event performance with the Development Director to identify growth opportunities
• Attend regional events, staff meetings, and other assigned activities
• Perform other duties as needed to support mission-aligned fundraising initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; familiarity with donor databases (e.g., Salesforce, Luminate Online) is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Wellness benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays