Development - Development and Community Engagement Manager; Reno

WHO WE ARE: We are more than a nonprofit organization. We are a ministry of service that includes nearly 600 paid professional employees dedicated to helping those we serve. We provide compassionate care today for flourishing communities tomorrow. Founded locally in 1911, VOA Northern California & Northern Nevada is one of the largest providers of social services in the region, delivering a broad range of community-based services that transform lives while meeting immediate needs of families, individuals, veterans, seniors, and youth.

In fact, VOA-NCNN provides shelter or housing to over 3,500 men, women, and children every night.

OUR MISSION: VOA puts faith into action by providing compassionate human services to empower individuals and strengthen communities. VOA aspires to create a world in which every person lives a life of emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being, filled with hope across Northern California & Northern Nevada.

PROGRAM AND LOCATION
: VOA-NCNN, a Certified Great Place to Work, is recruiting for a full-time Development and Community Engagement Manager in Northern Nevada. Majority of time will be working on-site in a dynamic and evolving environment in our Reno programs. Full-time employees (working 30 or more hours a week) are eligible for a benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation, sick pay, health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance coverage.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Development and Community Engagement Manager is responsible for developing and implementing a coordinated, donor- and community-centered strategy that advances philanthropic support, community engagement, organizational visibility, strategic partnerships, and in-kind contributions across Northern Nevada. Responsibilities include identifying, cultivating, soliciting, stewarding, and retaining individual donors; developing in-kind resources and community support; engaging volunteers, businesses and community partners and promoting VOA’s mission, programs, and impact throughout the region.

The Fundraising Manager builds strong, long-term relationships with supporters at all giving levels and works collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to strengthen community connections, expand resources, and increase awareness of VOA’s services. This is a hands-on, relationship-focused role that requires actively engaging with donors, community partners, staff, and programs in person and through direct outreach to cultivate and strengthen meaningful connections.

Majority of time will be working on-site in a dynamic and evolving environment in our Reno programs. Occasionally the position will work remotely from home but only during designated periods. Work is performed in a cost-effective and service-oriented manner in accordance with established organizational standards.

OBJECTIVES/

ACTIVITIES:

A. Fundraising, Community Engagement, and Resource Development
- Responsible for performing daily activities to advance the organization’s fundraising, donor engagement, community visibility, and resource-development objectives across Northern Nevada.

• Develop and implement a donor- and community-centered fundraising strategy to grow and retain the individual donor base and increase annual philanthropic revenue.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, steward, and retain individual donors across all giving levels, using appropriate relationship-management strategies, donor communications, and engagement opportunities.
• Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospective donors, prioritizing relationship-building, donor retention, increased giving, and meaningful connection to VOA’s mission, programs, and impact.
• Work collaboratively with the VP of Development and…