Position Summary: The Development Manager works in collaboration with the Chief Development & Communications Officer and supports the organization’s fundraising and communications efforts as part of the development team, with a specific focus on building and maintaining individual, corporate and foundation relations.

Key Responsibilities:
· Responsible for generating revenue from corporate, individual, and foundation sources
· Assist in developing high-potential individual donor prospects and corporate sponsors
· Perform prospect research to evaluate mission alignment for future grant request submissions
· Assist in securing sponsorships for programs and other stewardship events from individuals and corporate partners
· Ensure compliance with corporate and foundation agreements and reporting
· Collaborate with marketing on writing impact stories for annual report
· Oversee social media communications and posting schedule
· Work closely with volunteers and assist in creating meaningful opportunities for prospects and stakeholders (i.e., Open House & the Amazing Shake)
· Maintain accurate data, update corporate contacts and donor detail information in Raiser’s Edge
· Execute other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree required.
· Minimum of 5 years of professional fundraising development, business development, or professional sales experience.
· Experience working with education, other social causes in a nonprofit, government, or related field is a plus, but not required.
· Proven track record of securing and stewarding gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations, or successfully closing sales opportunities.

Skills and Abilities:
· Ability to plan strategically, set priorities, multi-task, plan work, design approaches, and close commitments
· Excellent written and verbal communications skills
· Strong interpersonal skills with ability to create meaningful relationships
· Ability to navigate, maintain accurate Raiser’s Edge records, and pull regular reports
· Proven ability to interact favorably with constituents
· Work independently and be self-motivated
· Other duties assigned