Manager of Development- Glass House

The Manager of Development supports the implementation of fundraising activities at The Glass House, with a primary focus on Annual Fund and Membership programs, alongside responsibility for the execution of fundraising events.

Reporting to the Director of Development, this role manages membership growth and Annual Fund campaigns while coordinating the planning and production of key fundraising events, including vendor management and logistics. The position ensures strong donor engagement through consistent communications, stewardship, and high-quality event experiences aligned with organizational fundraising goals. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about fundraising methods and events, is proactive and outgoing, and welcomes the opportunity to grow within the organization.

• Execute membership and Annual Fund strategies established by the Director
• Manage day-to-day membership operations, including acquisition, renewals, and upgrades
• Coordinate and produce Annual Fund appeals and membership campaigns
• Track participation and giving trends; maintain accurate donor records
• Generate routine performance reports
• Ensure timely acknowledgements and renewal communications
• Maintain consistent donor engagement and stewardship communications

• Coordinate and execute fundraising events, including the Summer Party and other cultivation events, in alignment with strategic direction set by the Director
• Develop and manage timelines, run‑of‑show documents, and production schedules
• Serve as primary point of contact for event vendors
• Manage vendor sourcing, contracts, logistics, and on‑site coordination
• Track event budgets in coordination with the Director
• Oversee registration, guest lists, and RSVP tracking
• Coordinate event setup, breakdown, and on‑site operations
• Manage post‑event follow‑up, including acknowledgements and donor tracking

• Support donor cultivation and stewardship through outreach and follow‑up
• Coordinate donor communications related to events
• Track donor interactions and next steps
• Assist in identifying prospective donors through membership and event engagement
• Support fulfillment of donor recognition and benefits

• Process gifts and maintain accurate donor records
• Generate reports on donor engagement and campaign performance
• Support development communications and materials
• Assist with website content updates as needed

• 3–5 years of experience in development, fundraising, or events, preferably in a nonprofit or cultural organization
• Experience with Annual Fund campaigns, membership programs, and/or event production
• Experience coordinating vendors and logistics
• Effective presentation skills. Excellent writing, spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills, as well as strong verbal communication and customer service skills. Strong organizational skills. Excellent attention to detail.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage complex workflows
• Experience with donor databases (Past Perfect, Blackbaud, Tessitura, or similar preferred)
• Demonstrated success in engaging culturally diverse colleagues and stakeholders. Ties to culturally diverse affinity groups, professional organizations, or related associations are a plus. Able to talk effectively about identities such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, or gender in plain, specific terms as they relate to the workplace and cultural heritage.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Proven ability to continually develop skills related to use of rapidly changing technology and communications best practices
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and special events as required

This is a full‑time, exempt level position, eligible for full benefits, including health, dental and life insurance, retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation, plus sick time and holidays.