Development Manager

Overview

The Development Manager plays a key leadership role in advancing re Start Inc.’s fundraising strategy by overseeing mid-level and general donor engagement, managing volunteer coordination, and leading the grants management process. This position ensures that development operations are efficient, strategic, and aligned with organizational goals.

The Development Manager supervises a small team, supports cross-departmental collaboration, and works closely with the Chief Development Officer (CDO) to strengthen donor cultivation, expand stewardship systems, and streamline revenue-generating processes. This role requires a highly organized, process-driven professional with strong communication and leadership skills, and a commitment to re Start’s mission to end homelessness with dignity and compassion.

• Oversee the complete grants lifecycle—from prospect research and prioritization through submission, award management, and post-award reporting.
• Supervise the Grants Writer, providing clear expectations, guidance, and ongoing performance support.
• Develop and maintain grants standard operating procedures, templates, and internal workflows.
• Partner with the CDO to identify, vet, and prioritize high-value institutional funders.
• Manage and optimize Instrumental for grant prospecting, tracking, and reporting.
• Coordinate with Finance and Program teams to ensure accurate budgets, outcomes, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure timely submission of proposals, renewals, reports, and grant-related stewardship materials.
• Track and communicate grant outcomes to internal stakeholders, contributing to data-driven decision-making.
• Supervise the Volunteer & Donor Engagement Coordinator to ensure alignment between volunteerism and development strategies.
• Strengthen donor engagement pipelines by integrating volunteer activities with stewardship outreach.
• Oversee the monthly donor portfolio, ensuring consistent stewardship practices and
• Maintain accurate donor records in Bloomerang and oversee data quality for donor
• Support the CDO with mid-level donor meetings, proposal preparation, and personalized
• stewardship.
• Contribute to donor communications and engagement efforts in collaboration with the
• Development & Communications team.

• Supervise, mentor, and support the professional development of the Grants Writer and
• Establish clear performance expectations, accountability structures, and workflow
• documentation.
• Evaluate and refine development systems, processes, and tools to increase efficiency
• and impact.
• Provide regular updates, dashboards, and outcome reports for leadership and the Board
• of Directors.
• Contribute to departmental planning, annual goal setting, and long-term fundraising
• strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Business Administration,
• or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, grant
• management, or donor stewardship.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing grants, preparing proposals, and coordinating
• Strong understanding of donor engagement, volunteer coordination, and CRM systems
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, digital communication platforms, and donor
• management tools.
• Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.

• Leadership:
  Inspires, mentors, and sets clear expectations for team performance and
• accountability.
• Strategic Thinking:
  Anticipates needs, identifies opportunities, and aligns processes to
• organizational goals.
• Collaboration:
  
  Works effectively across departments and with external partners to
• Communication:
  Communicates with clarity, diplomacy, and professionalism across
• Data-Driven Decision Making:
  Uses data and reporting tools to guide strategy and
• evaluate progress.
• Organization & Time Management:
  Prioritizes tasks, manages workflows, and meets
• deadlines consistently.
• Adaptability:
  Responds effectively to change and embraces innovation.

All team members at re Start Inc. are expected to model:

• Mission Commitment:
  Dedication to supporting individuals and families as they move
• from homelessness to stability.
• Solution-Focused Mindset:
  Approaches challenges with creativity, optimism, and a
• commitment to positive outcomes.
• Collaboration:
  
  Works effectively within teams and across departments to strengthen
• Flexibility & Resilience:
  Adapts to emerging needs with professionalism and composure.
• Integrity:
  Demonstrates ethical conduct, transparency, and consistency in all
• responsibilities.
• Compassion:
  Engages with empathy, dignity, and respect in interactions with
• participants, donors, partners, and team members.