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CAMPANELLI CO

Development Manager

Quincy, MA · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

The Development Manager is responsible for managing and supporting all aspects of the pre-development process, including site selection, due diligence, feasibility analysis, test fits, zoning and ...

CFS

Business Development Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$65K - $100K/yr

Business Development Manager Are you a dynamic sales professional who thrives on building relationships, closing deals, and making a real impact? CFS is looking for a Business Development Manager to ...

GardaWorld

Business Development Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$150K - $175K/yr

Drive Six-Figure Growth as a Business Development Manager - Security Services! Are you a results-driven B2B sales professional ready to dominate your territory and earn uncapped commissions?

GardaWorld

Business Development Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$150K - $175K/yr

Drive Six-Figure Growth as a Business Development Manager - Security Services! Are you a results-driven B2B sales professional ready to dominate your territory and earn uncapped commissions?

GardaWorld

Business Development Manager

Boston, MA

$150K - $175K/yr

Drive Six-Figure Growth as a Business Development Manager - Security Services! Are you a results-driven B2B sales professional ready to dominate your territory and earn uncapped commissions?

GardaWorld

Business Development Manager

Boston, MA

$150K - $175K/yr

Drive Six-Figure Growth as a Business Development Manager - Security Services! Are you a results-driven B2B sales professional ready to dominate your territory and earn uncapped commissions?

GardaWorld

Business Development Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$150K - $175K/yr

Drive Six-Figure Growth as a Business Development Manager - Security Services. Are you a results-driven B2B sales professional ready to dominate your territory and earn uncapped commissions.

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How does a Development Manager typically balance technical leadership with team management responsibilities?

Development Managers often juggle both technical oversight and people management. This means not only guiding project architecture and ensuring code quality, but also mentoring team members, conducting performance reviews, and facilitating professional growth. Balancing these demands requires strong organizational skills and the ability to delegate tasks effectively, often relying on senior developers for technical deep-dives while focusing on strategic planning and team cohesion. Regular communication with both technical staff and stakeholders is essential to align goals and address challenges proactively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Development Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Development Manager, you need expertise in fundraising, relationship management, and strategic planning, often supported by a degree in business, nonprofit management, or a related field. Familiarity with donor management systems (such as Salesforce or Raiser’s Edge), CRM tools, and fundraising software is typically required. Exceptional communication, leadership, and networking skills help you build lasting partnerships and motivate teams. These skills are crucial for meeting fundraising goals, driving organizational growth, and sustaining donor engagement.

What are Development Managers?

Development Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing and guiding the development teams within an organization. They manage projects, coordinate resources, and ensure that software or product development aligns with business goals and timelines. Their role often includes mentoring team members, setting technical direction, and communicating with stakeholders to ensure project success. Development Managers play a crucial part in bridging the gap between technical teams and upper management.

What is the difference between Development Manager Job vs Software Engineer?

AspectDevelopment Manager JobSoftware Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Management certifications often preferredBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, collaborates with stakeholdersDevelops software, writes code, tests applications
Industry UsageUsed across tech companies, startups, and large enterprisesCommon in software development firms, tech departments

The Development Manager Job focuses on overseeing development teams and managing projects, while Software Engineers primarily write and test code. Both roles require technical knowledge, but the Development Manager emphasizes leadership and coordination, making them distinct yet related positions within the tech industry.

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Development Manager

Boston Alliance of Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Youth

Boston, MA • On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

About BAGLY
Founded in 1980, BAGLY (the Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth) is a youth-led, adult-supported social support organization, committed to social justice and creating, sustaining, and advocating for programs, policies, and services for the LGBTQ+ youth community in Massachusetts. BAGLY's vision for 2030 is to be the beacon of light that transforms the lives and landscapes of LGBTQ+ youth in Boston-and beyond! Learn more at www.bagly.org.
Position Overview
The Development Manager is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Senior Director of Development & Marketing (D&M) and is part of the D&M team at BAGLY. The Development Manager will supervise one Senior Coordinator of Development and support youth peer leaders on the D&M team. In this role, you will help lead and implement fundraising initiatives that support BAGLY's mission and vision of serving LGBTQ+ youth across Massachusetts. The Development Manager will lead and manage many of BAGLY's annual fundraising operations, campaign implementation, stewardship systems, and project management workflows, while collaborating closely with the Senior Director of Development & Marketing on fundraising strategy, growth opportunities, and long-term planning. The Development Manager will manage a portfolio of fundraising projects and donor engagement activities across individual giving, institutional funding, corporate partnerships, fundraising events, and development operations.
This position will be based at the BAGLY office in downtown Boston, MA. Work-from-home hybrid arrangements will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Successful applicants will live within a reasonable commuting distance from BAGLY's Community Center or be willing to relocate. This position requires occasional travel inside the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Duties & Responsibilities
Individual Giving
  • Lead the implementation and day-to-day management of BAGLY's individual giving initiatives, including annual fund, monthly donor, and major donor activities;
  • Manage BAGLY's CRM (currently Bloomerang) to ensure accurate donor records, stewardship tracking, reporting, and moves management activities;
  • Coordinate and help oversee donor communications and stewardship efforts, including appeals, acknowledgments, donor engagement campaigns, and relationship tracking;
  • Assist with donor portfolio development, prospect research, and cultivation planning.

Foundations/Grant Support
  • Help manage BAGLY's institutional funding portfolio, including prospect research, proposal tracking, reporting deadlines, submission timelines, and internal accountability systems;
  • Assist with drafting grant proposals, reports, letters of inquiry, and supporting documentation;
  • Work collaboratively with program staff to gather information, outcomes, and impact data for proposals and reports.

Corporate Giving and Partnership Development
  • Help lead the cultivation and stewardship of corporate sponsors and community partners;
  • Assist with sponsorship outreach, proposal development, benefit fulfillment, and relationship management;
  • Represent BAGLY professionally in meetings, networking events, and community engagement opportunities.

Events
  • Manage and execute key fundraising event operations, including Heels for Hope and Massachusetts Youth Pride sponsorship coordination;
  • Oversee the coordination of event logistics, sponsor communications, auction item procurement, timelines, and vendor management;
  • Support volunteer and committee coordination related to fundraising events and campaigns.

Team Responsibilities
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and across teams to support organizational fundraising goals;
  • Own and manage annual fundraising workflows, operational timelines, and implementation benchmarks across multiple development initiatives;
  • Partner closely with the Senior Director of Development & Marketing on departmental strategy, implementation planning, and operational priorities;
  • Support internal systems, processes, and project management workflows within the Development & Marketing team;
  • Uphold BAGLY's mission, values, and commitment to LGBTQ+ youth;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education
Bachelor's degree preferred, but different combinations of work experience and education will be strongly considered.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate capabilities that meet the basic qualifications listed below.
Basic Qualifications
  • Demonstrates strong writing skills to support grant proposals, donor communications, sponsorship materials, and fundraising campaigns;
  • Brings experience managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced team environment;
  • Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly regarding fundraising systems and donor stewardship;
  • Brings experience working in nonprofit organizations, advocacy organizations, fundraising environments, or community-based settings;
  • Comfort and experience using CRMs to manage donor records, reporting, and fundraising operations;
  • Demonstrates professionalism and strong interpersonal communication skills with donors, sponsors, vendors, and community stakeholders.

Advanced Qualifications
  • Experience managing fundraising CRMs, particularly Bloomerang or similar donor databases;
  • Experience coordinating annual fund campaigns, donor stewardship systems, and fundraising communications;
  • Successful experience supporting institutional funding efforts, including proposal preparation and grant tracking;
  • Experience securing or stewarding corporate sponsors and community partnerships;
  • Demonstrated successful planning and coordination of fundraising events;
  • Experience supporting digital fundraising, email fundraising, peer-to-peer fundraising, or donor engagement campaigns;
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Compensation
Starting Annual Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000
The starting salary will be determined based on the candidate's demonstrated qualifications and level of applicable experience.
BAGLY's Benefits package includes health and dental insurance, paid holidays, sick time, vacation, personal days, access to pre-tax MBTA passes, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.
Equal Opportunity Statement
BAGLY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions, without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Frequently cited statistics show that women, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, as well as other structurally marginalized groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. BAGLY encourages you to break that statistic and apply. No one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter (PDF or Word preferred) addressed to Kurtlan Massarsky, Senior Director of Development & Marketing, by July 17, 2026. A writing sample is encouraged but not required. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please, no calls, and email follow-ups are not necessary.

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