Development Manager Home Based

Development Manager, New Jersey (Home Based)

The physical location for the candidate selected must be located in New Jersey to maintain a home‑based role within the contiguous United States.

The Development Manager serves as an integral member of a community‑based fundraising team. This position will play a key role in the implementation of a year‑round fundraising program, assisting in reaching local market revenue goals. The primary focus will be the MORE THAN PINK Walk/Race for the Cure, including recruitment, retention, cultivation of corporate teams, top fundraisers, survivors, and execution of event logistics.

• Assist in the development and execution of a year‑round fundraising plan and budget to meet revenue goals for the Market.
• Collaborate with Community Development leadership and staff to execute a strategic fundraising plan for the MORE THAN PINK Walk/Race events.
• Meet monthly fundraising goals for the Walk/Race, third‑party events, individual giving, and employee engagement while maintaining the budget.
• Support the Development Director in driving revenue from activities outside the Walk/Race series.
• Prospect, solicit, and cultivate corporate engagement throughout the market area.
• Travel within specific markets or territories in collaboration with the national corporate partnership team.
• Manage communication touchpoints with key constituents, including top fundraisers, team captains, sponsors, and volunteers.
• Develop creative retention strategies and communicate with participants to maintain momentum.
• Adhere to best practices, event timelines, and drive accountability for the team.
• Build and lead an operational committee to support signature and special events.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with other Development Managers on national strategies.
• Build confidence and strong relationships between the community and Susan G. Komen.
• Maintain knowledge of Komen’s mission and programs to promote fundraising initiatives.
• Foster collaborative relationships with all Komen staff, participating in regional and enterprise projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Travel within the geographic service area with reliable transportation.
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising, special events, and team management with a focus on peer‑to‑peer fundraising.
• Oversee $500K+ in revenue through peer‑to‑peer events, major gifts, and sponsor ships.
• Close face‑to‑face sales and sponsor ships.
• Recruit and manage volunteers, providing high customer service and motivation.
• Exhibit excellent planning, organizational, and follow‑up skills.
• Interact professionally with staff, leadership, volunteers, sponsors, and donors.
• Manage multiple projects with varying priorities simultaneously.
• Communicate verbally and in writing effectively to a broad audience.
• Be familiar with the community and local non‑profit space.
• Research, develop, present, and promote projects independently.
• Travel up to 30% within the market and work evenings and weekends as needed.

• Approximate salary $49,000 – $65,000 annually; exact compensation based on various factors.
• Health, dental, vision, and a retirement plan with a 6% employer match.
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan.
• Flexible work arrangement in a fully remote environment.
• Bi‑weekly work‑from‑home stipend.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• A culture of learning and development.
• And so much more!

Komen provides a remote and/or home‑based working environment for all active employees. Remote is defined as the ability to work from any physical location within the U.S. without disruption. Home‑based roles require residence in a specific market. Work schedules are determined by organizational needs.

Susan G. Komen is fair and equal in all of its employment practices for persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. We embrace diverse teams and perspectives and find strength in a diversity of cultural backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.

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The physical location for the candidate selected must remain within the contiguous United States. If a move is expected by the selected candidate, it must be approved by Komen’s HR team prior to the move.