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Development Intern

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

Development & Fundraising Fundamentals: Understand the principles and biblical basis for fundraising and development in the nonprofit and missions world. * Donor Engagement Strategies: Assist with ...

International Project

Development Intern

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

Development & Fundraising Fundamentals: Understand the principles and biblical basis for fundraising and development in the nonprofit and missions world. * Donor Engagement Strategies: Assist with ...

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How much do development fundraising jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for development fundraising in the United States is $64,137.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $76,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is development fundraising?

Development fundraising is the process of securing financial support for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, or other entities through donations, grants, and sponsorships. Professionals in this field build relationships with donors, organize fundraising campaigns, and write grant proposals to generate funds that support an organization’s mission and programs. The role often involves strategic planning, donor stewardship, and event coordination. Successful development fundraising ensures an organization has the resources needed to achieve its goals.

How does a Development Fundraising professional typically collaborate with program staff to create compelling donor proposals?

Development Fundraising professionals often work closely with program staff to gather detailed information about organizational initiatives, outcomes, and funding needs. This collaboration ensures that donor proposals are accurate, impactful, and aligned with both the mission and the interests of potential supporters. Regular meetings, information sharing, and joint planning sessions are common, helping fundraising staff translate programmatic achievements into compelling narratives that inspire donor investment.

What is the difference between Development Fundraising vs Development Coordinator?

AspectDevelopment FundraisingDevelopment Coordinator
Primary RoleSecuring funds through campaigns, donor outreach, and major giftsSupporting fundraising activities, managing donor databases, and coordinating events
Required SkillsFundraising strategies, donor relations, communicationAdministrative skills, communication, database management
Work EnvironmentFundraising departments, nonprofit organizationsFundraising teams, nonprofit offices

Development Fundraising focuses on actively securing donations and building donor relationships, while Development Coordinators support these efforts through administrative tasks and event coordination. Both roles are essential in nonprofit fundraising, but Development Fundraising involves more strategic donor engagement and revenue generation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Development Fundraising, and why are they important?

To thrive in Development Fundraising, you need strong relationship-building, communication, and persuasive writing skills, often supported by a background in nonprofit management or fundraising. Familiarity with donor management software (such as Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce), CRM systems, and fundraising certifications like CFRE are typically valuable. Outstanding interpersonal skills, adaptability, and strategic thinking set successful fundraisers apart. These abilities are crucial for building donor trust, securing funding, and supporting the mission of the organization.
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Senior Manager of Development (Fundraising & Donor Relations)

Senior Manager of Development (Fundraising & Donor Relations)

Growing Home, Inc.

Chicago, IL • On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Growing Home, Inc. is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers individuals with barriers to employment through paid job training in organic agriculture. Our program combines hands-on, experiential learning on our USDA-certified organic farms with a comprehensive job-readiness curriculum that supports participants as they reenter and advance in the workforce. We also strengthen food access in Englewood by providing fresh, healthy produce and community-centered food education.
We are a diverse, energetic, and mission-driven team committed to creating opportunity, building community, and driving meaningful change. Growing Home offers a collaborative environment where employees can contribute their skills, grow professionally, and make a real impact every day.
Position Summary
The Senior Manager of Development reports to the Director of Operations and leads Growing Home's institutional fundraising strategy. This role will manage a growing team of development officers, including full-time and part-time staff, and oversee the organization's full grants portfolio, funder stewardship, and revenue-generation strategy. The Senior Manager ensures the long-term sustainability of Growing Home by driving high-quality grant writing, cultivating funder relationships, and coordinating cross-departmental collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Portfolio Management
  • Oversees the full lifecycle of Growing Home's grant portfolio, including prospecting, strategy development, proposal writing, reporting, and compliance.
  • Ensures timely submission of a minimum of 8-12 proposals and 4-6 reports per month, with the understanding that these figures may shift based on organizational needs.
  • Maintains a comprehensive grants calendar and ensures all deadlines are met.
  • Prepares robust, data-driven grant and revenue reports for Finance Committee, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors meetings.
  • Leads the yearly grants snapshot and supports the grant reconciliation process in partnership with Finance.
  • Coordinates with program, finance, and leadership teams to gather data, budgets, and impact narratives.

Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Growth
  • Develops and executes an annual fundraising plan aligned with organizational goals and multi-year growth priorities.
  • Identifies new funding opportunities across corporate, foundation, government, and philanthropic networks.
  • Tracks progress toward revenue targets and prepares development dashboards for leadership and board review.

Grant Writing & Proposal Development
  • Writes compelling proposals, LOIs, concept papers, and funder updates that reflect accurate program data and strong storytelling.
  • Leads internal review processes and ensures proposals meet compliance, formatting, and submission requirements.
  • Ensures all submissions reflect alignment with funder priorities and organizational impact.

Funder Stewardship & Relationship Management
  • Cultivates and stewards relationships with current and prospective funders through meetings, site visits, events, and consistent communication.
  • Prepares stewardship materials, including impact updates, success stories, and annual reports.
  • Partners with the Executive Director and Director of Operations to manage high-level funder relationships.

Team Leadership & Development
  • Supervises a growing team of development officers, including full-time and part-time staff.
  • Provides coaching, performance management, and professional development opportunities.
  • Ensures team alignment with organizational priorities, grant deadlines, and fundraising goals.

Major Events Leadership
  • Leads planning and execution of Growing Home's major annual events, including:
    • The Annual Benefit
    • The Backyard Barbecue
    • The Year-End Appeal
  • Coordinates cross-departmental logistics, sponsorship outreach, donor engagement, and post-event stewardship.
  • Ensures events align with fundraising goals and organizational messaging.

Prospect Management & Development Systems
  • Maintains and optimizes the prospect database, ensuring accurate tracking of funder activity, deadlines, and stewardship touchpoints.
  • Oversees prospect research and pipeline development to support long-term revenue growth.
  • Ensures data integrity and consistent use of Salesforce and other development systems.

Cross-Department Collaboration
  • Works closely with program staff to translate program outcomes into fundable narratives.
  • Collaborates with finance to ensure accurate budgets, forecasts, and grant allocations.
  • Supports marketing and communications efforts to align messaging with development goals.

Qualifications
  • The ideal candidate brings a commitment to operational excellence.
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as Communications or Marketing
  • At least 3+ years of experience in nonprofit development, with a strong track record in grant writing, donor relations and institutional fundraising.
  • Demonstrated experience securing gifts from individuals in the 5 and 6-figure range, as well as grassroots fundraising
  • Experience supervising and developing staff.
  • Strong understanding of development operations, prospect and project management, and fundraising systems.
  • Proven record of excellent oral and writing communication, editing, and storytelling skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems preferred.
  • Commitment to Growing Home's mission and values.
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, strong attention to detail
  • Professional computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite, proficiency in WordPress, Constant Contact, or similar programs a plus
  • Must be proficient in data entry (Sales Force a plus), tracking, analysis, and reporting, and database/software systems.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. There will be local travel required and some evening and weekend work. Requires ability to climb stairs, prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching, requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. Primary work hours will be between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, at the Growing Homes Administrative office at 6429 S. Honore St. For special events or at particularly busy times per year, the Senior Manager of Development will be required to work weekends or evening hours.
Growing Home Inc reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time based on the needs of the organization.

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