Development Manager

Overview

Church World Service (CWS) is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable solutions to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster. CWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or in the provision of services. The CWS local Offices work with refugees and immigrants to provide services to communities in need.

We are a highly motivated, mission-driven team eager to create a welcoming place for all neighbors. CWS is a fun and supportive organization, with competitive salary and benefits.

Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.

-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.

The Development Manager is an experienced fundraising professional who supports the Office Director in advancing local fundraising efforts across institutional, individual, congregational, and event-based revenue streams. This role focuses on donor cultivation, fundraising execution, and relationship management to ensure sustainable local funding. The Development Manager plays a key role in strengthening community partnerships and advancing the organization’s mission at the local level.

• Partner with the office director to implement an annual fundraising plan.
• Analyze, track, and report on solicitation methods and their performance against annual goals – recommend adjustments as needed throughout the year.

• Manage a donor portfolio including individual, corporate, institutional, and faith-based donors.
• Coordinate telephone, in-person, mail, and electronic solicitations as well as donor acknowledgements.
• Research and recommend to the office director major donor solicitation opportunities.

• Ensure timely acknowledgements of gifts and other communications with and from donors.
• Under guidance of the office director, provide content and language for regular digital and print communication with individual, faith, and corporate donors (e.g., newsletters, social media, outreach).

• Maintain accurate donor contact and engagement records, including activity documentation in Salesforce.
• Analyze donor and solicitation data to create targeted segments, refine messaging and channels, and improve stewardship journeys.

• Support the execution of key annual campaigns and fundraising events, including managing timelines, logistics, and assisting with securing event sponsor ships.
• Ensure timely completion of post-event reporting and donor acknowledgements.

• Partner with community engagement team and communications on creative assets, outreach activities, marketing, and volunteer support.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business, public administration) or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of development experience including managing donor portfolios, executing fundraising strategies, analyzing performance data, and supporting campaigns and events.
• Advanced certifications in fundraising or nonprofit management (e.g., CFRE) are a plus but not required.

• Solid understanding of fundraising principles, donor lifecycle management, and stewardship best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly for donor…