Fund Development Manager
Listed on 2026-07-29
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Fundraising / Charity
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Job Title:
Fund Development Manager
Salary: $37.19 - $55.79 per hour Non-Exempt; DOE
Status:
Permanent, Part-Time
Hrs. /WK: 20-30 hours per week
Department:
Administration
Job Location:
Tucson, Arizona
Embraces and Embodies the Tucson Indian Centers (TIC) Identity Documents Mission, Purpose & Vision Statements, Core Values, Guiding Principles and Strategic Goals. The Fund Development Manager serves as TICs lead fundraiser, responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive development strategy that expands and diversifies the organizations funding base. This includes securing institutional grants, cultivating major donors, and building strategic partnerships. This role is well suited for a development professional with strong leadership and organizational skills and demonstrated success in fundraising.
The Fund Development Manager works in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and balances strategic planning with hands-on donor engagement and grant development activities. As TIC enters a pivotal phase of growth, the organization is seeking to reduce its reliance on federal grants and increase philanthropic and private sector support. The Fund Development Manager will play a key role in supporting this shift by strengthening fundraising systems, expanding donor relationships, and contributing to the long-term sustainability of TIC in service to the Urban Native American community.
Functions And Responsibilities
- Design and lead a diversified fundraising strategy aligned with TICs organizational structure, in consultation with the Executive Director.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director to identify and cultivate key funding relationships.
- Support Executive Director in partnership meetings, strategic planning and fundraising initiatives.
- Oversee and optimize all fundraising and sponsorship grant processes and procedures, including implementing SOPs, guides, and processes to improve internal operations.
- Works with the Finance Director to ensure compliance with grant and contract rules and regulations and reporting requirements.
- Write and submit compelling grant proposals and reports for foundation, corporate, and government funders.
- Manage relationships with funders and oversee compliance and stewardship.
- Identify, cultivate, and solicit high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic partners.
- Build and manage a personal portfolio of top prospective donors.
- Develop tailored pitch decks, one-pagers, collateral, and cases for support.
- Represent TIC, or support TIC representation, at high-level meetings and philanthropic convenings.
- Guide follow up communications with prospective funders.
- Partner with Finance and Programs to ensure alignment between fundraising goals and operational capacity.
- Maintain accurate records and pipeline forecasts using CRM tools.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support the success of TIC.
- Demonstrated ability to fundraise independently and secure new institutional and individual support.
- Exceptional written communication and proposal writing skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical, critical-thinking, and prioritization abilities.
- Excellent proactive communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency with technology platforms such as ASANA and SharePoint.
- Strong presentation skills and ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Commitment to TICs mission and familiarity with Native American communities, issues, and public health (preferred).
- Performance-driven mindset with a history of achieving fundraising goals.
- Experience with budgeting and basic knowledge of auditing policies.
- Professional and culturally sensitive demeanor.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state,
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