Development Manager

Join our passionate and dynamic team as Development Manager and contribute to the protection and restoration of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. Apply today and be part of the mission to safeguard this invaluable natural resource for generations to come.

The Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers and their tributaries. We champion clean water, advocate for environmental justice, and engage the community through education, activism, and stewardship. With a growing budget of $2.4 million and a fervent commitment to safeguarding this vital waterway, PRKN works alongside communities to stop pollution, promote sustainable practices, advocate for policy changes, and enforce clean water laws to ensure that the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers are fishable, swimmable, and drinkable.

The Development Manager plays a hands-on role in executing PRKN’s fundraising plan, with a specific focus on grant writing, membership growth, and corporate partnerships. This role also supports the department’s appeals, events, donor stewardship, and development communications. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented fundraising professional who thrives in a mission-driven environment and enjoys both writing and donor engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Grants

• Manage and maintain current grants portfolio pipeline, including drafting grant proposals, reports, budgets, and stewardship materials in a timely fashion to a high standard of quality of standard
• Maintain grants calendar, tracking systems, and documentation
• Support new grant prospecting and research initiatives

Membership & Annual Giving

• Execute membership retention and growth efforts
• Support direct mail and digital appeal strategy and delivery
• Identify potential major donor prospects from membership lists

Corporate Giving/Partnerships

• Support outreach and stewardship efforts to corporate prospects, connecting businesses with the sponsorship and fee-for-service opportunities they are most interested in

Events

• Support gala production, sponsors, ticketing, auction, and logistics
• Help execute smaller fundraising events and membership gatherings

Communications & Donor Stewardship

• Partner with the Digital Marketing & Communications Manager on donor-focused messaging
• Update website development pages & content to drive donations
• Review fundraising emails, appeals, and social media messaging

Other Revenue Streams

• Support corporate giving strategy, in-kind donations, and fee-for-service opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of nonprofit fundraising experience (grants + donor engagement strongly preferred)
• Outstanding writing, organization, and follow-through
• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Experience with donor databases and CRM systems (Salesforce)
• Collaborative, proactive, mission-driven mindset

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000, depending on experience
• Full benefits package including health insurance, hybrid work schedule, retirement benefits, generous vacation and time off for holidays, and professional growth opportunities
• A top-notch team of fellow professionals
• Private office space in our beautiful office on M Street in Georgetown in DC, but the option of working remotely from other venues to the extent consistent with job requirements.
• Lots of fun activities with your colleagues and our members, including paddling trips, rafting, fishing, and community events

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume highlighting your relevant skills and experiences to apply@prknetwork.org. Please include “Last name-Development Manager” in the subject line of your email. The deadline to apply is February 06, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone inquiries, please.

Potomac Riverkeeper Network prioritizes an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to engaging the skills and leadership of people of color, LGBTQ persons, and other individuals from diverse backgrounds. People from these and other historically marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Statistics show that women and people of underrepresented groups are more likely to apply to jobs only when they meet 100% of the job qualifications. We encourage individuals to break those statistics. No candidate ever meets 100% of the requested qualifications.

• Full benefits package including health insurance, hybrid work schedule, retirement benefits, generous vacation and time off for holidays, and professional growth opportunities
• A top-notch team of fellow professionals
• Private office space in our beautiful office on M Street in Georgetown in DC, but the option of working remotely from other venues to the extent consistent with job requirements.
• Lots of fun activities with your colleagues and our members, including paddling trips, rafting, fishing, and community events