Development Manager

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Western Slope-GJ, Grand Junction, CO, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $68,000.00 To $72,000.00 Annually

The Development Manager is vital to growing community support as Food Bank of the Rockies deepens relationships with community partners and grows its base through meaningful philanthropic engagement.

The Development Manager is responsible for supporting the Director of Development and Community Relations with designing and executing the development strategy for Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope Distribution Center and the 13 counties we serve. This position is responsible for conducting donor prospect research, as well as cultivating and stewarding a diverse portfolio of relationships including individuals, foundations, and corporate donors.

The Development Manager is responsible for the identification of local grant opportunities and supports the Grants team with applications and reports. This position represents the work of Food Bank of the Rockies to enhance fundraising efforts through community engagement and presentation opportunities.

• Oversee the daily management of donor gifts and delegate stewardship across the team to ensure accuracy and compliance with donor intent and organizational standards
• Review revenue and donation reports to ensure accuracy, working with the Director of Development & Community Relations and Denver Data Development Team to maintain clean donor records
• Support the Director of Development & Community Relations by providing leadership and oversight for the implementation of development strategies across the Western Slope
• Represent Food Bank of the Rockies’ mission with genuine passion and professionalism, including participation at community presentations and events
• Provide support with data requests for donors, partners and development outreach strategies
• Perform campaign analysis for development initiatives by determining KPIs and trackable metrics
• Participate in Direct Mail initiatives by reviewing donor messaging and donor segmentation
• Work closely with marketing and development staff to manage and deliver sponsorship benefits, ensuring fulfillment of partnership agreements

• Actively manage a mixed portfolio of donors and prospects (individual, corporate, foundation, association, government), including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
• Manage and implement sponsorship/recognition strategies for donors and ensure deliverables are met
• Oversee the Feed
  365 monthly donor program, including record keeping, outreach, retention, and recognition strategies
• Support the team by performing and encouraging meaningful donor actions that move relationships forward and provide a positive donor experience
• Meet goals by measurement of meaningful interactions, including phone, in-person, and email conversations for cultivation, stewardship, and solicitations from corporate supporters and event attendees, and individual support
• Conduct donor prospect research to identify new giving opportunities

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate donor and sponsor relationships across the Western Slope service area
• Lead planning and execution of the annual Corporate Challenge, including recruitment, coordination, and recognition of participating businesses
• Secure cash and in‑kind support for key programs, mobile pantries, and community events
• Launch and oversee special initiatives focused on strategic partnerships and innovation in corporate giving
• Represent Food Bank of the Rockies…