Development Manager- East

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Full Time Manager/Sr Manager Augusta, ME, US

30+ days ago Requisition

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Development Manager. Working as a member of the Development department, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy.

The Development Manager provides essential administrative, operational, and logistical support to the market development team, ensuring the smooth execution of fundraising special events. This role also includes the flexibility to support field teams experiencing staffing gaps, helping to maintain event execution and revenue momentum. The position will support markets within the Eastern half of the country and requires up to 30% travel to assist with market coverage and event execution.

Location: This role supports development teams in our Eastern Division. If near an office location, this role will be hybrid and require a minimum of two days per week in the office. We are also considering remote applicants and encourage candidates in any location in the United States to apply.

Responsibilities:

Division Support

• Provide technical support for event online platforms and tools as needed
• Assist with tracking campaign metrics and revenue and expense reports.
• Assist with processing campaign related vendor invoices.

Field Campaign Support & Coverage

• Serve as temporary localstaff member ready to support market teams experiencing staffing gaps.
• Assist with essential event-related tasksto ensure continuity of operations and fundraising efforts during staffing gaps or during peak event timing.
• Support the recruitment,training, and scheduling of, and communication with, event-dayvolunteers.
• Travel as needed (up to 30%) to provide in-person support for markets experiencing staffing gaps during pre-event and day-of time period.
• Collaborate with nationwide Development team and Market Leads to maintain revenue goals and donor engagement during transition periods.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, business administration, or related field.
• A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in Peer-to-Peer Event fundraising.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with fundraising and donor management platforms such as Blackbaud, Luminate Online, and other tools used by staff and event participants.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must reside in and be able to support markets in either the Western or Eastern U.S. region.
• Technical aptitude with event platforms, CRM systems, and data entry tools.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 25% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (event supplies).
• Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all employees must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

• Experience with financial reporting tools such as Prophix
• Familiarity with event planning and volunteer coordination
• Knowledge of fundraising practices and donor stewardship

Compensation: Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The target hiring range for this position is between $46,500 and $51,000 per annum.

Benefits: The Lung Association offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Leave - 10 vacation days in the first year (15 days thereafter), 2 personal days and 15 sick days per year, as well as 12 company-paid holidays per year. We also offer Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees.
• Insurance - Employees (and…