Development Manager at Miracle Foundation

About the Role

This full time, donor-centered, externally focused role is ideal for someone who is energized by building meaningful relationships and helping people see the direct impact of their giving. Our fundraising team is collaborative, values-driven, and deeply committed to making a difference.

The Development Manager will manage a portfolio of mid-level and emerging major donors. You’ll focus on acquiring, stewarding, upgrading, and qualifying donors for deeper engagement while supporting annual campaigns, working on events and volunteer experiences and maintaining accurate CRM documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Relationship Management

• Build and manage a growing portfolio of mid-level and major gift prospects
• Personally cultivate, steward, and solicit donors through meaningful touchpoints, such as calls, emails, 1:1 meetings, and events
• Design and implement personalized engagement plans to deepen relationships and move donors up the giving ladder
• Represent the organization at donor meetings and community events (some evening and weekend availability required)
• Help shape creative donor experiences and small engagement events
• Meet an annual fundraising goal that includes a mix of acquisition and retention targets

Corporate Partnership Management

• Build, nurture, and expand relationships with corporate partners to drive engagement and support.
• Design, coordinate, and oversee impactful volunteer events that connect partners with our mission.
• Deliver compelling presentations that showcase our work and inspire investment in our cause.

Campaigns & Events

• Play a key role in our major annual fundraising campaigns, with a focus on thoughtful donor segmentation, personalized outreach, and meaningful follow-up.
• Partner with the marketing and fundraising teams to plan and execute signature community events—both online and in person—that bring people together, celebrate our mission, and inspire deeper commitment to our work.

Data Use & CRM Documentation

• Accurately record all donor outreach, moves, and activity in Salesforce
• Maintain clean, timely records to support visibility and planning
• Collaborate with the development team to use CRM data to inform strategy, monitor engagement, and identify opportunities for upgrades or referrals

What Makes You a Great Fit

You’re a natural relationship-builder who leads with warmth, curiosity, and authenticity.

You’re motivated by both results and relationships—driven to meet goals while ensuring donors feel valued, seen, and connected to our mission.

You can juggle a dynamic portfolio, balancing strategic planning with day-to-day execution.

You bring strong project management skills, keeping campaigns and events organized, on time, and on budget.

You’re confident and articulate when presenting—whether to a room full of corporate partners or one-on-one with a major donor.

You thrive in an action-oriented role that has you out in the community, meeting donors, building connections, and representing our mission with enthusiasm.

You’re a collaborative team player who celebrates wins—big and small—and uplifts others along the way.

• You have a very proactive approach and bring ideas to the table

Education & Professional Background

• 3–5 years of professional experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, and individual giving
• Experience managing a donor portfolio with a focus on acquisition, stewardship, cultivation, and solicitation
• Demonstrated ability to grow giving through personalized donor engagement strategies
• Experience securing donors at the $1,000–$10,000+ level (Major Gifts experience preferred)
• Comfortable attending and representing the organization at in-person donor meetings and events
• Experience in Google Suite and a donor management system, preferably Salesforce

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to read fine print, view computer screens, and communicate with others to exchange information.
• Occasional travel will be required
• Requires some evening and weekend networking events

Child Safeguarding Policy

Any employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of Miracle Foundation must sign and comply with the Miracle Foundation’s Child Safeguarding Policy which is a statement of Miracle Foundation’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it comes into contact.

This extends not only to children with whom Miracle Foundation and its partners work directly with, but also includes children whom staff are responsible for. Miracle Foundation believes that the situation of children must be improved through the promotion of their rights supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Miracle Foundation’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards to which all staff members must adhere.