Development Manager

Doorways is an Arlington-based non‑profit agency helping individuals and families create pathways out of domestic violence, sexual assault, and homelessness, leading to safe, stable, and empowered lives. We envision a community where all people live free of violence and have safe and stable housing regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, age, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, abilities, language, or national origin. We see a future without domestic and sexual violence or homelessness.

Doorways began in 1978 when a group of concerned community members saw there was no safe place in Arlington for families in crisis. What began then with one shelter and one response has grown into a series of pathways individually tailored for adults, youth, and children seeking safety and shelter. From immediate crisis intervention to counseling, housing, and employment support, we offer real options and multiple pathways for people of all ages and genders—women, men, youth, and LGBTQIA+ people.

Doorways’ Development Manager (Fundraising/Philanthropy) helps to shape every facet of Doorways’ fundraising program. Working in collaboration with Doorways’ Chief Development and Strategy Officer, the Development Manager plans and delivers on fundraising strategy that will increase private revenue, year-over-year.

The Development Manager should be a fundraising generalist who is comfortable doing a little of everything, from donor introductions, to making an ask, to stewardship.

As an integral part of the Development, Community Education, and Communications Team, the Development Manager is supported by the Chief Development and Strategy Officer, the Director of Communications and Advocacy, the Community Relations and Development Specialist, a part‑time Database Contractor, and a part‑time Grants Contractor.

• Uphold policies related to development activities in accordance with agency practices, The Code of Ethical Standards for Fundraisers, the Donor Bill of Rights, and GAAP.
• Ensure integrated, collaborative development activity that maximizes fundraising results.
• Assist the Chief Development and Strategy Officer with the creation and management of Development’s income and expense budgets.
• Assist with the planning, thematic, and logistical aspects of the annual, capital, and legacy campaigns.
• Function as a collaborative and supportive member of the development team in the implementation of team‑and‑agency‑wide goals.

• Pledge Management
• Manage existing and growing portfolio of Brighter Futures Society members (pledge holders).
• Manage a portfolio of individual donors who give annually, aggregately, at the $2,000 to $4,999 level, including Good Neighbor Club members (monthly donors).

• Manage and reconfigure Doorways’ Corporate Ambassador program to attract, cultivate, engage, and maximize corporate giving.
• Manage and recruit corporate and community partners (civic and faith groups) and steward relationships with these constituents that will encourage giving and support Doorways’ mission.

• In tandem with Chief Development and Strategy Officer and part‑time Grants Contractor, work to cultivate the current Doorways private foundation portfolio, including drafting grant applications and reports.
• Act as the formal liaison and main point of contact for Doorways’ Grants Contractor who will serve as a grant writer and reviewer, as needed and on select grants.

• Plan and lead Doorways’ signature fundraising event, Open Hearts, Open Doors.
• Plan and lead Doorways’ annual Rocklands Roast.
• Plan and lead Doorways’ bi‑annual Donor Appreciation event.

• Demonstrate alignment with Doorways core values and mission.
• Assist with Doorways client, donor, and community events.
• Attend agency and team meetings. Other meetings may be required/requested.
• Maintain current industry knowledge and best practices.
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of fundraising and events experience, demonstrating increased…