Development Manager

FOUNDED IN: 2003

• Actively Recruiting:
  Yes
• Position title:
  
  Development Manager
• Type of Position:
  Staff (Full-Time)
• Town, City, Park, etc:
  Saint Paul
• State / Territory:
  Minnesota
• Benefits:
  Dental Insurance, Health Insurance
• Project/Program Focus:
  Other

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and Ameri Corps grantee that engages hundreds of youth and young adults each year in programs and initiatives that improve access to outdoor recreation, restore natural habitat, protect waterways, and respond to community needs and natural disasters.

Salary Range

Position Type

Full Time

Position:
Development Manager

Program:
Development and Communications;
Administration

Location:

St Paul, Minnesota

Date Posted:
December 19, 2025

Reports To:

Operations & Impact Director

Salary: $75,000 – $90,000

Schedule:

Full-time, exempt;
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (typical); potential overnight and weekend work

Benefits:
Health and dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k) Safe Harbor retirement saving plan

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa (CCMI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and Ameri Corps grantee that engages hundreds of youth and young adults each year in programs and initiatives that improve access to outdoor recreation, restore natural habitat, protect waterways, and respond to community needs and natural disasters. Our mission is to cultivate a community of emerging leaders in service to people and the planet.

Learn more at conservationcorps.org .

Our values embody safety, justice, stewardship, community, and leadership. In working to fulfill our mission, we believe that it is important we commit to the following:

• Using equity as a lens for the work we do and decisions we make
• Building a shared vision surrounding Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion goals with our partnering organizations and communities, and
• Providing an equitable training environment and high-quality programming to all our participants.

Position Summary:

The Development Manager supports the advancement of CCMI’s mission through building relationships with donors, prospects, and community partners. This role is responsible for the development and execution of CCMI’s fundraising strategy, including individual, corporate, and foundation giving. This position will represent the organization to donors, prospects, and the public; and proactively seek out new avenues of support allowing CCMI to expand its scope and impact through new initiatives and opportunities for giving.

The Development Manager reports to the Operations and Impact Director and works closely with the Executive Director, Strategic Communications Manager, Grants Manager, recruitment team, Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and Development Committee of the Board of Directors.

Overall Development Planning:

• Develop and direct execution of an annual fundraising strategy that includes corporate, foundation, and individual giving.
• Work with Development team [Executive Director, Strategic Communications Manager, and Grants Manager] to build an overall timeline and work plan for execution of the strategy.
• Convene and lead the Development team meetings.
• Develop and monitor the annual development budget.

Individual Giving & Special Events:

• Lead the Development team in building and implementing annual individual giving campaigns, coordinating with Executive Director and Board Development Committee on goals, themes, and tactics.
• Develop planned giving materials and a strategy for discussing options with potential donors.
• Lead the planning and execution of CCMI’s fundraising, alumni, and outreach events. Work with Strategic Communications Manager to support and promote campaign communication plans, special events, and fundraising opportunities.
• Design and implement stewardship and engagement strategies specifically targeted at the cultivation of CCMI alumni, including participation in individual giving, events, and other fundraising activities.
• Oversee online donation system, ensuring timely processing and acknowledgement of donations. Analyze and report on donor trends, campaign performance, engagement with…