Fund Development Manager

Position Summary
The Fund Development Manager is responsible for advancing the organization’s mission by cultivating relationships, securing funding, and raising awareness. This role combines fundraising, donor stewardship, marketing, and community outreach to ensure sustainable support for families in our programs.
Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive fund development strategy. This includes identifying and researching potential donors, corporations, foundations, and government funding.
• Donor Cultivation and Stewardship: Building and maintaining strong relationships with business and institutional donors. This involves personalized communication, acknowledging gifts, and demonstrating the impact of their contributions to encourage repeat donations.
• Grant Management: Assist the ED with the process of managing and tracking grant applications to secure funding from foundations and government agencies.
• Marketing and Communications: Creating and distributing marketing materials and social media content to raise public awareness of the organization's mission and programs.

• Community Outreach and Events: Develop and implement communication strategies, including social media, website, brochures, and promotional materials. Organizing special fundraising events and engaging with community members to expand the organization’s network of supporters and volunteers. Coordinate tabling events to raise awareness.

• Reporting and Administration: Managing donor databases, tracking fundraising progress, and providing regular reports to the Executive Director.

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or related field.
• Proven experience in fundraising, donor stewardship, and/or grant writing.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Passion for serving families experiencing homelessness and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, social media, donor management software, and basic design tools.

• Office-based; frequent interaction with guests, volunteers, and visitors.
• Local travel and occasional evening/weekend hours required.
• Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

• Health Reimbursement Account
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to work with a passionate team and make a direct impact on families in need