Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for event online platforms and tools, to ensure seamless and effective execution of event initiatives.
• Track campaign metrics, revenue, and expense reports as needed to support informed decision making and operational efficiency.
• Assist with processing campaign related vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to organizational standards.
• Serve as a flexible, interim local staff member for markets during staffing gaps, ensuring operational continuity including, but not limited to, execution of corporate sponsor deliverables, participant and volunteer recruitment, coaching, and event logistics.
• Assist with managing essential event-related tasks to ensure fundraising outcomes during peak event periods or staffing transitions.
• Support the recruitment, training, scheduling, and communication of event-day volunteers.
• Travel as required (up to 30%) to provide on-site support for markets experiencing staffing gaps during pre-event and event-day periods.
• Collaborate closely with nationwide Development team and Market Leads to maintain revenue goals, donor engagement, and seamless transition periods.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, business administration, or related field
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Peer-to-Peer Event fundraising
• Ability to step in to all aspects of event execution with little direction
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with fundraising and donor management platforms such as Blackbaud, Luminate Online, and other tools used by staff and event participants
• Technical aptitude with event platforms, CRM systems, and data entry tools
• Must have a valid Driver’s license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 30% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (event supplies)