Development Manager

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for building relationships and driving impact? The Partnership is seeking a dynamic Development Manager to lead our fundraising and engagement efforts. In this role, you’ll design and implement innovative strategies that grow donor support, enhance our visibility, and strengthen our reputation in the community. Your work will directly advance our mission and help shape a brighter future for those we serve.

• Lead the planning and execution of Partnership fundraising and cultivation initiatives.
• Represent the Partnership at community and networking events to grow our constituent base and raise money.
• Cultivate donors, corporate partners, community partners, and volunteers for the organization by following the development plan outlined by the Chief External Affairs & Operations Officer.
• Identify and cultivate media partners, including but not limited to reporters, producers, editors, and community relations staff.
• Apply for grant funding from corporations and foundations.
• Attend key Partnership events to build relationships.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining the constituent database and implementing a plan to reach new supporters effectively.
• Responsible for development-related administrative duties, including executing all donor/volunteer thank you letters, tracking donations, and creating reports.
• Must occasionally work nights and weekends as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Nonprofit administration, communications, project management, or business degree a plus.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relationship development, event management, or fundraising experience.
• Event management or similar experience is required.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, website content management systems, e‑mail marketing systems, and constituent database software.
• Excellent writing, planning, presentations, and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Excellent administrative skills, including mail merges and database management.
• Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, diverse environment and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to manage a budget and stay on target with goals.
• Familiarity with public health‑related messaging and cultural competency is strongly preferred.
• Highly collaborative style, skilled at relationship and consensus building.
• Strong initiative and follow‑through with an enthusiastic, positive attitude.
• Local travel within our region and across our three office locations is required.

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching option
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Employee Referral Program