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Development Manager

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: Community Youth Concepts (CYC)
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-15
Job specializations:
  • Non-Profit & Social Impact
    Fundraising / Charity, Community Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Benefits:

$350 monthly benefit allotment, Simple IRA Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Paid sick, vacation, and holiday days.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Leading fundraising strategy and implementation, including individual giving, donor stewardship, campaigns, fee for service, and special appeals.
  • Research, write, and manage assigned grants, including tracking deadlines, reporting, and maintaining funder relationships.
  • Coordinate and execute fundraising events, including sponsorship outreach, logistics, promotion, and volunteer coordination.
  • Develop and manage marketing and communications content across platforms (email, social media, website, and print) to elevate organization’s visibility and impact.
  • Maintain and grow donor database and records, ensuring accurate data and timely acknowledgements.
  • Manage a portfolio of community and corporate partners, donors, and sponsors.
  • Collaborate with program and operations staff to ensure communications and fundraising efforts reflect the organization’s values and activities.
  • Assist with and Facilitate CYC Programming as needed.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of experience in development, fundraising, or nonprofit communications.
  • Demonstrated success in writing grants and managing grant reporting.
  • Strong project management skills and experience planning events or campaigns.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for storytelling and strategy.
  • Proficiency with donor databases, email marketing tools, and social media platforms.
  • Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, from donors and volunteers to community partners.
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Minimum Training and

Education:
  • Comfortable with technology and office systems (e.g Google Workspace, scheduling software, spreadsheets)
  • Experience working or volunteering in community-based nonprofit setting preferred.
Requirements:
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required
  • Must be a lawful citizen, national or permanent resident of the United State and/or be able to legally work in the United States.
  • Ability to pass a background check, which includes a National Service Criminal History Records Check, Federal Background Check, state child abuse and sex offender registry check, and motor vehicle check.
  • Will occasionally be required to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
  • Program Facilitation will occur in both indoor and outdoor locations.
  • Certification in Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training within six months.
  • Teen Outreach Program Training of Facilitators within six months.
  • Ability to submit paperwork and updates in a timely manner.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and reasonably and professionally address potential conflicts.
To Apply:

Send a resume and cover letter to hiring.

EEO:
  • Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
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