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Development Manager, Grants and Special Projects, HOPA
Job Location:
Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 1 - 7
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
1 October 2026 (4 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
29 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Development Manager Grants and Special Projects
CLIENT ASSOCIATION(s): Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association HOPA
POSITION REPORTS TO:Senior Development Manager
DIRECT REPORTS:None
EMPLOYEE STATUS:Exempt Full-time (Minimum of 37.5 hours/week) / Non-Exempt Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
ROLE TYPE/LEVEL:Mid Level (Non-Supervisory)
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Executive Director Inc. (EDI) is a leading association management company providing counsel and management for nearly 40 national and global medical health scientific associations and certifying bodies. Founded in 1962 our experience is key to the success of our clients. Our ability to translate depth of knowledge into client success has led to EDI managing a portfolio of clientsranging in size from 200 to 21000 members and certificants and growing. Client budgets range from $250000 to multiple clients with annual budgets in excess of $10 million dollars. Learn more here: OVERVIEW:
Executive Director Inc. (EDI) is a leading association management company providing counsel and management for nearly 40 national and global medical health scientific associations and certifying bodies. Founded in 1962 our experience is key to the success of our clients. Our ability to translate depth of knowledge into client success has led to EDI managing a portfolio of clientsranging in size from 200 to 21000 members and certificants and growing. Client budgets range from $250000 to multiple clients with annual budgets in excess of $10 million dollars. Learn more here: OVERVIEW:
The Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) supports pharmacy practitioners and promotes and advances hematology/oncology pharmacy to optimize the care of individuals affected by cancer. HOPAs vision is that all individuals affected by cancer have a hematology/oncology pharmacist as an integral member of their care team.
HOPA supports approximately 4000 members who primarily work in the United States in a variety of practice settings. HOPA is accredited by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) to provide Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) credit as well as the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education credit for maintenance of licensure and provides approximately 200 hours of BCOP and ACPE credit annually. Credit hours can be obtained online or live including at the Annual Conference which hosts approximately 1600 attendees each year.
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Development Manager will support fundraising initiatives and operational efficiency through effective campaign management grant development and project coordination. This role requires strong organizational skills the ability to cultivate relationships with stakeholders and proficiency in fundraising platforms. The ideal candidate will manage multiple projects maintain accurate reporting and ensure successful volunteer coordination to advance HOPAs mission.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (minimum of 37.5 hours/week):
With the oversight of the Associate Director of Meetings and Senior Development Manager and in collaboration with other HOPA teams the Development Manager will play a crucial role in supporting fundraising efforts and operational efficiency by managing campaign metrics grant development and special project coordination. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills technical aptitude and the ability to cultivate relationships with various stakeholders.
- Track campaign metrics revenue and expenses to support informed decision-making and enhance operational efficiency.
- Assist with processing campaign-related vendor invoices ensuring accuracy timeliness and adherence to organizational standards.
- Monitor deliverables and assist in participant and volunteer recruitment coaching and follow up with HOPA member volunteers for all sponsor activations.
- Research funding opportunities and develop write and submit proposals for foundation corporate and government grants.
- Maintain grant calendars reporting deadlines budgets compliance documentation.
- Support strategic projects from planning through implementation and evaluation.
- Collaborate with sponsors Development Team members and other stakeholders to oversee HOPA special project sponsorships contracting payment and successful delivery of activation experiences.
- Prepare compelling proposals reports donor/funder communications presentations and other development communications.
- Track funding pipelines outcomes metrics and project progress for leadership.
- Oversee the maintenance of necessary files and systems to track fundraising efforts and donor relations including a sponsor and donor database.
- Collaborate with team leaders and designated volunteers to develop and manage short-term and long-term special projects as they arise.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Outstanding interpersonal organizational and communications skills. Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 5 years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit development grant writing fundraising program management or a related field. Demonstrated success researching and managing grant proposals coordinating cross-functional projects and managing multiple priorities independently. Experience with fundraising and donor management platforms and other tools including Cvent Higher Logic Smartsheet Office suite CRM systems and data entry tools. Familiarity with volunteer coordination and knowledge of nonprofit fundraising best practices and donor stewardship. Experience working with a healthcare organization medical association professional society or other mission-driven organization is preferred.
TRAVEL REQUIRED:
Outstanding interpersonal organizational and communications skills. Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 5 years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit development grant writing fundraising program management or a related field. Demonstrated success researching and managing grant proposals coordinating cross-functional projects and managing multiple priorities independently. Experience with fundraising and donor management platforms and other tools including Cvent Higher Logic Smartsheet Office suite CRM systems and data entry tools. Familiarity with volunteer coordination and knowledge of nonprofit fundraising best practices and donor stewardship. Experience working with a healthcare organization medical association professional society or other mission-driven organization is preferred.
TRAVEL REQUIRED:
- Travel for up to 7 days per year
- Some evening and weekend work as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This is a full-time position located in our office in downtown Milwaukee WI and a minimum of two (2) days onsite in the office (including Wednesday as an all-staff-in-office day) are a requirement of the role.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (lifting packaging etc.)
Occasional lifting up to fifty pounds
This is a full-time position located in our office in downtown Milwaukee WI and a minimum of two (2) days onsite in the office (including Wednesday as an all-staff-in-office day) are a requirement of the role.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (lifting packaging etc.)
Occasional lifting up to fifty pounds
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
EDI is the second largest association management company in the U.S., providing professional services for national and international medical, certification, and scientific associations.
