Resource Development Manager

Charity for Change is seeking a relationship-driven Resource Development Manager who brings enthusiasm, and confidence to engaging donors and sponsors in meaningful ways. This outward-facing role is ideal for someone who enjoys being in the community, connects easily with others, and is personable, approachable, and positive while representing a mission rooted in character, empathy, generosity, and care for others.

This role requires a candidate who is highly organized and goal-oriented, with experience managing donor and sponsor relationships through intentional moves management—from cultivation and solicitation to stewardship and renewal. This position manages a portfolio of individual donors, corporate partners, and sponsors; develops proposals and conducts donor solicitations; supports engagement initiatives; and assists with major fundraising events and campaigns.

In a world that is losing its sense of humanity, Charity for Change exists to teach children strong character and social-emotional skills so they can navigate challenges, build healthy relationships, and become successful in school, future careers and life.

At the heart of our work is teaching generosity and giving, together with nine core character values that shape everything we do:
respect, cooperation, integrity, responsibility, citizenship, tolerance, self-control, kindness, and perseverance. These values guide how children learn to treat others, handle challenges, and understand their role in their communities. They also define our culture as an organization and how we show up for one another as a team.

Charity for Change is guided by a simple belief: if children are taught to care about each other and the world around them, success will follow. We are a fast-growing organization with deep local roots and national growth, committed to shaping not only strong students, but thoughtful, compassionate people who carry these values into their families, schools, future careers and communities.

• In an organizational culture that values and appreciates you, your skill and talent
• Provides flexibility to meet your life and family needs
• Where you can create change with positive influences for generations
• As Charity for Change grows nationally, this role offers the potential for expanded responsibilities and advancement for a high-performing, committed team member.

• Donor & Sponsor Relationship Management: Manage a portfolio of individual donors, corporate partners, and sponsors, guiding relationships through cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal to increase donor retention, engagement, and philanthropic support.
• Moves Management: Implement and actively manage donor and sponsor moves through all stages of the fundraising cycle—qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship—ensuring timely, strategic, and intentional engagement aligned with organizational goals.
• Individual, Corporate & Sponsorship Giving: Support the growth of individual and corporate giving by identifying prospects, cultivating relationships, supporting proposals and solicitations, and stewarding gifts and sponsor ships aligned with organizational priorities.
• Donor Stewardship & Engagement: Execute thoughtful and timely stewardship efforts, including donor communications, acknowledgments, impact updates, and personalized outreach to strengthen long-term relationships.
• Donor & Sponsor Proposals: Assist in the development of tailored donor and sponsorship proposals, case statements, and funding opportunities that align supporter interests with Charity for Change’s mission, programs, and impact.
• Event Support & Donor Engagement
  
  Activities:
  
  Support the planning and execution of donor cultivation events, small donor gatherings, and major fundraising initiatives, including the Planting Seeds of Humanity Gala, with a focus on donor follow-up and relationship building.
• Donor Tracking & Portfolio Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records, contact reports, and activity tracking within Donor Perfect (or similar tool adopted by CfC). Manage follow-ups, next steps, and engagement…