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SEIU 775

Development Manager

Seattle, WA · On-site

About This Role The Member Resource Center is seeking an experienced Developmental Manager with a strong background in customer service. We are looking for a candidate who understands the importance ...

Ares Operations LLC

Development Manager

Bellevue, WA · Hybrid

With a world-class team of industry leaders and the resources of Ares Management Ada Infrastructure ... Summary The Development Manager for North America leads data center sites from Letter of Intent ...

In2it Talent

Business Development Manager

Bellevue, WA · On-site

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing and executing new sales ... Orchestrate company resources to drive opportunities to closing * Work closely with Principals to ...

Audienz

Business Development Manager

Seattle, WA · On-site

Audienz LLC is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive the development of profitable new ... Orchestrate company resources to drive opportunities to closing * Work closely with Audienz ...

Audienz

Business Development Manager

Seattle, WA

Audienz LLC is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive the development of profitable new ... Orchestrate company resources to drive opportunities to closing Work closely with Audienz ...

Employbridge

Business Development Manager

Tukwila, WA · On-site

$82K - $90K/yr

Business Development Manager - Tukwila, WA Staffing Industry Experience Required The Business ... resource for professional staffing. We offer local expertise and service through our 400+ branches.

MAO

Business Development Manager

Renton, WA · On-site

The Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for new business development and client ... Daily maintenance of customer resource management system * Bachelor's degree or equivalent ...

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How much do resource development manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for resource development manager in Seattle, WA is $86,155.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,600.00 and $94,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a resource development manager typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

Resource Development Managers frequently work cross-functionally, partnering with teams such as marketing, finance, and program management to align fundraising strategies with organizational goals. They often coordinate with program staff to understand funding needs and with communications teams to craft compelling donor materials. Building strong relationships across departments is key to ensuring that resource development initiatives are both effective and well-integrated, ultimately supporting the organization's mission.

What is the difference between Resource Development Manager vs Fundraising Coordinator?

AspectResource Development ManagerFundraising Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in development or fundraisingAssociate's or Bachelor's degree, entry-level experience
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, team collaboration, donor relationsEvent planning, donor outreach, campaign support
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofits, educational institutions, healthcareNonprofits, community organizations, charities

The Resource Development Manager focuses on strategic planning, building donor relationships, and managing development teams, while the Fundraising Coordinator handles event execution, donor outreach, and campaign support. Both roles are essential in nonprofit fundraising efforts but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a resource development manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Resource Development Manager, you need expertise in fundraising strategies, donor relations, and project management, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in business, nonprofit management, or a related field. Familiarity with donor management software, CRM systems, and grant-writing platforms is typically required. Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning skills set top performers apart in this role. These abilities are crucial because they drive sustainable funding, foster strong donor partnerships, and ensure the success of organizational initiatives.

What is a resource development manager?

Resource Development Managers are professionals responsible for identifying, acquiring, and managing resources—such as funding, materials, partnerships, and talent—that support an organization's growth and operations. They often work in non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and some businesses, focusing on fundraising, grant writing, and relationship-building. Their role involves strategic planning, networking, and communication to ensure the organization has the resources it needs to achieve its mission and objectives.
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Infographic showing various Resource Development Manager job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,155 per year, or $41.4 per hour.

Resource Development Operations Manager

Solid Ground

Seattle, WA • On-site

Other

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This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

The Resource Development Operations Manager is a key role responsible for managing Solid Ground's Donor Database(s) and Resource Development (RD)'s operations and administrative tasks. The Manager is responsible for maintenance, reporting, data entry and reconciliation of all donor engagement and fundraising metrics for the RD and Communications teams (Joint Team).This includes managing the CRM database, running all Joint Team data, preparing reports for Solid Ground's leadership team, Board of Directors and Joint Team dashboards, managing all of the Joint Team's contracts with vendors and outside service agreements, leading monthly private revenue reconciliation in collaboration with the Finance team, managing Joint Team calendars and SharePoint sites, supervising RD interns, work-study students, and RD volunteers, and ensuring the Joint Team has what it needs to engage, grow and retain donors toward our mission of ending poverty and oppression. The role is an ideal fit for a passionate social justice champion who has strong organizational skills, project management experience, vendor management experience, and has master-level competency with relational databases.
Essential Responsibilities, Duties & Tasks:
Donor Database(s) Management: Lead on all aspects of CRM database management for the Joint Team, including data entry and supervision of database volunteers/work-study students, maintaining and ensuring data quality, managing data migration to new systems, and lead on managing and maintaining CRM vendor relationships, billing, and contracts. The CRM database holds all the relational donor information for Solid Ground as well as all private revenue details for the agency.
Specific duties include (but are not limited to):
  • Create, implement and maintain the Database Policy and Procedure manual to maintain data integrity by enforcing a standardized protocol for use of the database including data entry, maintenance, reports, and other data extraction. Develop systems to ensure that data accuracy and maintain user controls and protocols through thorough data entry and quality control procedures.
  • Lead all data-focused efforts with a full understanding of the complexity of Solid Ground's data management systems.
  • Process all contributions made to Solid Ground and ensure donor gratitude is relayed within 48 hours.
  • Generate acknowledgement letters/tax receipts using agency template and nonprofit sector best practices.
  • Coordinate and lead staff training for all database systems and provide ongoing support.
  • Lead constituent data entry, management, and query needs of the RD and Joint Teams.
  • Serve as lead liaison to database and gift processing vendors and their technical support. Manage all billing and contracts with CRM vendors.
  • Supervise and support database volunteers & workstudy students.
  • Support RD's donor stewardship as a donor ambassador for Solid Ground's work and provide support via phone and email for donor inquiries and requests.
  • Lead CRM evaluation/review prior to contract renewal. Recommend renewal or competitive bidding process. Lead evaluation and comparison process of various CRM options.

Data Analysis & Reporting: Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual donor data analysis for RD, Communications, and Volunteer Services teams to key stakeholders including internally for Joint Teams and externally for Solid Ground's Strategic Leadership Team and Board of Directors.
Specific duties include (but are not limited to):
  • Consolidate, track, and analyze donor data across all fundraising efforts including bulk digital and mail communications, event invites, constituent outreach, fundraising campaigns, and volunteer service.
  • Using donor analytics, provide data-based input to inform agency fundraising strategies.
  • Create, update, and run a portfolio of regular reports including, but not limited to, lapsed donors, revenue reports, campaign response rate, recent gifts, and other ad hoc reports using Excel, CRM, and Crystal Reports. Collaborate with all Joint Team leadership and staff to develop and generate strategic custom reports and other donor data queries.
  • Serve as main point of contact for organizational mailing lists and donor lists for direct mail campaigns, newsletters, annual report, and event invitations.
  • Support planning and strategy for year-end appeal and other campaigns through reporting and analysis of past giving trends.
  • Create systems for ongoing tracking of metrics-based fundraising goals and develop monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to monitor progress for all stakeholders agencywide.
  • Manage monthly reconciliation with the Finance team of pledges receivable and bank account deposit transactions, as well as annual reconciliation of all contributions.
  • Work with the grants team, finance team, Joint Teams, and other departments to ensure all are aware of gifts received.

RD and Joint Team Operations Management: Manages day-to-day operations and administrative duties for the RD team and larger Joint Team from maintaining calendars to managing vendor relationships, billing, and contract/outside service agreements.
Specific duties include (but are not limited to):
  • Organize and manage the Joint Team meeting calendar including various recurring meetings, donor strategy meetings, and PTO calendars. Create team meeting agendas in partnership with Director and Managers. Take notes and track follow-up of items assigned during team meetings.
  • Act as primary contact for all outside service agreements, contracted services, and vendors for RD operations including events and digital campaign software.
  • Provide on-site support for donations and in-kind drop-off/pick-up coordination.
  • Schedule and handle registration for regular tours of Solid Ground facilities for donors and new staff with applicable departments. Arrange logistics and staff coverage for funder site visits.
  • Act as the point of contact for Office Support and other outside parties. Assess questions and requests to either fulfill them or channel them to the correct team member.
  • Manage RD material stocks and partner with Communications or Office Support to reorder when supplies are low.
  • Support, track, and review quarterly RD expenses and annual budget creation
Supporting Additional Agencywide Technology Initiatives: Acts as technical support on agencywide technology initiatives including MS365 implementation and migration to online processes and procedures for administrative workflow.
Specific duties include (but are not limited to):
  • Provide technical assistance on agencywide database creation and implementation.
  • Support agencywide MS365 adoption and implementation.
  • Create online process and procedure for agencywide administration workflow.

Education & Experience:
Requires one of the following:
a) 4 years of experience with donor databases or CRM systems, including: gift processing, record updates, user administration, and reporting; OR
b) Bachelor's Degree along with 2 years of experience with donor databases or CRM systems; OR
c) Any combination of education, experience and measurable performance which demonstrates the capability to perform the duties of this position.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • At least three years of experience with donor databases or Content Relationship Management systems, including: gift processing, record updates, user administration, and reporting.
  • Highly competent with a leading donor or customer management software program, as well as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.
  • Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
  • Analytic thinker who identifies efficiencies, areas for improvement, and data trends.
  • A commitment to providing quality stewardship to all Solid Ground constituents, and the ability to develop a positive working relationship with staff, volunteers, board members, donors, and community supporters.
  • Detail oriented, with strong organizational skills. ? Experience working in communities of color. Willingness and ability to work with people from a variety of racial, cultural and economic backgrounds, with various lifestyles, sexual orientations, and of all ages. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, especially to communicate complex data in an approachable way.
  • Ability to work individually in a self-directed manner and as part of a team in group projects.
  • Ability to take general direction and apply it to specific circumstances as the situation requires.
Desired Qualifications:
Prior fundraising experience.
Experience with training staff at all levels of user skill and interest.
Prior experience in a nonprofit or social service setting.
Prior experience operating Raiser's Edge or Virtuous database including event modules.
Demonstrated history of creative, collaborative problem solving to anticipate the needs of the organization and other team members to translate those into practical solutions.
Prior experience managing and evaluating CRM vendors and contracts.
Prior experience managing interns/workstudy/volunteers.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions: This position works in an office setting 95% of the time and in the field 5% of the time. Position requires employee to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds and push/pull up to 30 pounds. Employee will spend 75% of their time working in office on the computer, 10% on the phone and miscellaneous office work and 10% in meetings. Position has ability to sit/stand as needed. Until further notice, Solid Ground requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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