Development Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor Stewardship & Individual Giving (50%)

• Manage a portfolio of individual donors with particular focus on mid-level gift prospects ($1K - $5K)
• Develop and execute a moves management strategy to cultivate solicit and steward donors toward deeper engagement and increased giving
• Prepare and deliver personalized stewardship communications including thank-you calls impact updates and meaningful touchpoints throughout the year
• Oversee annual giving campaigns and appeals in collaboration with the CDO and Communications Associate
• Maintain accurate and detailed donor records in Bloomerang database capturing all relationship-building interactions

Fundraising Events (35%)

• Lead the planning logistics and execution of LUWs signature fundraising and cultivation events including the annual spring gala and fall benefit concert
• Develop event concepts timelines budgets and revenue goals in partnership with the CDO
• Recruit manage and steward event committees honorees vendors and sponsors
• Oversee solicitation and fulfillment of event sponsorships
• Coordinate with the Communications Associate on all event collateral invitations and digital promotion
• Conduct post-event analysis and apply learnings to strengthen future events

Grants Support (10%)

• Collaborate with the Development Data & Grants Coordinator to provide program narrative content for select grant applications and reports
• Cultivate relationships with foundation program officers as assigned by the CDO

Department Collaboration (5%)

• Represent LUW at community events donor meetings and public-facing engagements as needed
• Contribute donor stories and program information to support communications efforts

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years of experience in fundraising donor relations sales or a closely related field
• Proven experience planning and executing events with significant logistical complexity
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships that result in financial support or comparable outcomes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including comfort with donor-facing correspondence
• Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; comfort learning CRM systems
• Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle for local travel
• Commitment to the mission and values of LUW
• Bachelors degree required

Required Experience:

Manager