Development Manager

Reports to: Executive Director

Position Status: Exempt, Full-Time Salaried; (40 hours/week)

$70,000-$80,000/annually, eligible for full benefits

This is a fully remote US-based position

To apply: Submit PDF resume and cover letter at bit.ly/nqapiadev26. Questions regarding the position can be directed to info@nqapia.org.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and must be submitted by February 6, 2026.

Organization:

The National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Association (NQAPIA) empowers LGBTQ+ Asians and Pacific Islanders through movement capacity building, policy advocacy and representation. Founded in 2015, NQAPIA is embedded in generations- and centuries-old traditions of resistance, resilience, and community-making among LGBTQ+ Asians and Pacific Islanders. NQAPIA is in a moment of transition and this is a ripe opportunity for a motivated development professional to help elevate our fundraising strategy across audiences and platforms.

Position Summary:

NQAPIA is seeking a Development Manager to support the implementation of our fundraising strategy. The Development Manager focuses on individual donor cultivation, working in deep partnership with the Executive Director and cultivating a culture of giving within and beyond the organization. The Development Manager supports grant writing and corporate sponsorship efforts as well as individual donors. While this position is the single full-time development employee at this time, fundraising to support LGBTQ+ NHAAPI collective liberation is a collaborative effort amongst the team.

We are seeking a team player with strong organization, writing, relational and fundraising skills in this multi-faceted role. This role reports to the Executive Director, and works closely with all members of the team. This is a fully remote (US-based) position with frequent travel (up to 25%) and includes benefits (health, dental & vision; sick, vacation time, paid holidays) and a pre-arranged but flexible work schedule.

Primary responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Donor Cultivation & Relationship Management

• Support the development and implementation of a major gifts program with an emphasis on high-net-worth individuals
• Conduct ongoing prospect research and strategically identify prospective donors
• Develop and implement individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for prospects and donors based on their history of giving, relationship to NQAPIA and knowledge of the donor’s potential
• Support the Executive Director in maintaining her portfolio of high net-worth donors and engaging with them consistently
• Work collaboratively with Executive Director to leverage relationships and enhance donor engagement

Other Development Work

• Support grant submissions by participating in strategic planning around grant identification, editing/reviewing submissions, and providing material necessary for applications; hold lower-level foundation relationships at the discretion of the Executive Director
• Support system creation in tracking grant deliverables and leading grant reporting while working closely with all departments to gather the necessary data and materials
• Support the Executive Director and outside consultants on developing and running donor and fundraising events
• Collaborate with the Communications Manager to create effective collateral materials and other such content for distribution to donors

Data Management

• Fully own the organization’s Client Relationship Management Software database platform, NeonOne
• Manage processes for oversight of donor information, tracking of gifts, and regular data review to support effective fundraising
• Co-create, monitor, and report on major gift fundraising metrics; analyze trends in donor data to assess the effectiveness of fundraising strategies and recommend improvements
• Collaborate with Director of Operations and Finance to ensure gift tracking processes align with accounting procedures and disclosure requirements

Qualifications:

• Lived experience with and demonstrated commitment to LGBTQ+ NHAAPI experience in the US
• Expertise with CRM software
• Experience executing fundraising strategies and campaign plans
• Skilled at working with donors at all levels
• Ability to “close the deal”
• Attention to detail, superior writing and editing skills
• Strong relationship and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• An open-minded approach and willingness to continually learn new technologies, strategies, and tactics related to the rapidly changing fields of strategic communications and digital fundraising
• Understanding and ability to apply the intersectional racial, gender, and economic justice lenses that are required to communicate successfully in our diverse communities

Preferred Experience:

• Ability to track, report, and respond to digital metrics
• Knowledge of the database system, NeonOne
• Strong grant writing skills
• At least three years of development experience
• Experience hosting fundraising events and/or supporting people who do
• Experience reporting directly to a busy Executive Director and supporting her efforts to stay organized and on top of fundraising strategy

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that members of under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Employees are eligible for paid time off, unlimited sick leave, 100% covered healthcare for employees, and a 4% retirement contribution.