Development Manager

The Development Manager supports the chapter’s fundraising and volunteer engagement efforts by managing the logistics of special events, including donor and volunteer relationships, maintaining donor and volunteer data, and assisting with donor stewardship activities. This role serves as the main point of contact for Shared Services to ensure smooth execution of office operations and upholds organizational policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fundraising Event Logistics & Planning

• Coordinate logistics for fundraising events including but not limited to venue selection, vendor management, event execution, and volunteer support.
• Anticipate and troubleshoot challenges with vendors, budgets, timelines, and other logistics in preparation for events.
• Serve as main point of contact with Procurement Operations Partner and Field Marketing Partners.
• Assist with area and chapter marketing and communications in collaboration with Field Marketing Partners.
• Track event budgets, timelines, and post-event reporting
• Support sponsorship fulfillment and donor recognition activities related to events.
• Conceive, initiate, develop and lead smaller-scale community and other events as required by the needs of the chapter.

Donor & Volunteer Support

• Assist with donor moves management by preparing outreach materials, tracking touchpoints, and supporting stewardship efforts.
• Help coordinate volunteer engagement for events and fundraising initiatives, including serving as liaison with events committees.
• Communicate, educate, and raise awareness about CF and the Foundation’s mission to people with CF, families and community members.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the broad portfolio of CFF offerings made available by other Community-facing departments and make referrals as appropriate.

CRM & Data Management

• Maintain accurate records of donor and volunteer interactions in the CRM system.
• Generate reports to support fundraising analysis and donor engagement strategies.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with privacy and fundraising regulations.

Policy & Procedure Compliance

• Follow all organizational and departmental policies and procedures related to fundraising, event planning, data management, and donor relations.
• Support internal documentation and reporting requirements as requested.
• Provide office & administrative support as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• 1-3 years fundraising and event logistics experience.
• Strong relationship building and collaborating skills.
• Strong volunteer management experience.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM (Salesforce preferred).
• Ability to analyze data and reports.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to the Executive Director. No direct reports.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work nights and weekends as necessary to attend meetings and events.
• Must have access to reliable transportation and ability to travel to meetings or events at different locations.
• Use of computer required.
• Some heavy lifting may be required.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.