Development Manager

About Ken Anderson Alliance

Ken Anderson Alliance is a disability services nonprofit creating meaningful opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. We offer inclusive music and arts programs, community-connected experiences, and pathways to employment. Our team is driven by advocacy, empowerment, and creating inclusive communities.

The Development Manager helps advance the mission of KAA by planning, managing, and executing fundraising initiatives that generate sustainable revenue and strengthen community engagement.

This ideal candidate is a relationship builder with 2+ years of experience in fundraising, development, events, or related work. The Development Manager oversees two major fundraising events, annual giving programs, and facilitates donor stewardship and gift processing.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, track budgets, and report on outcomes.
• Experience with fundraising or marketing tools preferred (donor CRM, email platform Constant Contact, Canva).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work full-time on-site, with occasional evening and weekend hours for events.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute major annual fundraising events.
• Manage relationships with sponsors, donors, volunteers, and vendors.
• Develop event materials, sponsorship packages, and promotional content.
• Track and report event performance, outcomes, and budgets.
• Strategize and implement KAA’s annual giving plan, including year-end appeals, monthly giving, and targeted campaigns.
• Create fundraising content for print, email, social media, and web.
• Maintain ongoing communication with donors, sponsors, and community partners.
• Develop and execute creative stewardship activities.
• Ensure accurate gift entry, acknowledgments, and donor reporting.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects with attention to detail.
• Respond to real-time feedback and adapt quickly.
• Comfortable meeting fundraising, engagement, and stewardship KPIs.

• Health insurance, PTO, holidays, 401(k).
• Professional development.
• Supportive, energetic, collaborative team focused on community impact.
• Salary range begins at $46,000.

Submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest and relevant experience to the Chief Development and Marketing Officer, Ken Anderson Alliance.

Ken Anderson Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.