Development Manager

InvestED has been partnering with school districts across Washington State for over 60 years, providing emergency funding for students in need. What started as a single gift to a Seattle high school so that a student could afford a winter coat has grown into support for over 47,000 students across 700 schools per year. InvestED raises funds that are distributed to schools and relies on a network of nearly 2,000 trusted educators to distribute those funds to students who need extra support. From clothing to school supplies to ASB cards and activity fees, from health care and hygiene products to graduation expenses and college application fees, InvestED funds are used by educators to eliminate hurdles many students face getting to school, engaging in school, and graduating. With no paperwork or red tape to slow the process, InvestED empowers educators working directly with students to take immediate action on behalf of at-risk students.

The Development Manager position will be a key player in the fundraising team of InvestED. The Development Manager will lead fundraising initiatives across grassroots, individual giving, major donors, corporate partnerships, and grants. This role will be instrumental in cultivating donor relationships, supporting large-scale events, and ensuring long-term fundraising growth. Working closely with leadership, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing organization. This person will be the key staff member managing the maintenance and use of the donor database, coordinating donor communications and outreach, and tracking grants and related opportunities. This person will set standards for use of the donor database, will manage the ongoing communication and renewal schedule for donors, will be responsible for researching and identifying potential new donors, and will project manage the donor outreach and communications by other staff and InvestED board members to ensure that donor outreach is done in a coordinated manner.

A qualified candidate should be well-organized and detail oriented. This role involves working within a team but also requires strong independent work traits.

Responsibilities:

• Build, implement, and manage comprehensive fundraising programs across multiple channels.
• Lead donor cultivation, stewardship, and communications to deepen relationships and expand support.
• Oversee donor database (Little Green Light preferred) and ensure accurate reporting and acknowledgments.
• Manage grant writing, submissions, and reporting in partnership with leadership.
• Plan and support large-scale fundraising events, including the annual gala.
• Track, evaluate, and report on fundraising outcomes to guide strategy.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated success leading and growing fundraising programs.
• Strong grant writing and reporting experience.
• Proficiency with donor management databases (Little Green Light or similar).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to connect across diverse communities.
• Collaborative, equity-driven approach with strong organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Event management experience is a strong plus.

Characteristics of a Strong Candidate:

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities/activities in an independent and unstructured work setting
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects with varying deadlines
• Collaborative team player
• Ability to maintain confidential information with discretion
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Passion for the mission of InvestED

A competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, employee sponsored retirement (Starting on day 1), paid vacation days, sicks days, and all federal holidays off.