Development Manager

Full-time | Exempt | Monday - Friday, first shift

• Reports to:
  
  Director of Development
• Direct reports:
  None
• Location:
  
  Hybrid in Waukesha, WI (Tuesdays and Wednesdays are in-office days)

Corporate Partnerships & Revenue Generation

• Independently manage and grow a portfolio of corporate accounts and foundations, focusing on retention, expansion, and long-term relationship development.
• Develop and execute effective fundraising tactics to meet and exceed sponsorship, exhibit, advertising, and grant revenue goals.
• Develop and present customized sponsorship packages, partnership proposals, and funding opportunities aligned with supporter objectives and ASGCT strategic priorities.
• Conduct outreach through phone, email, virtual meetings, conferences, and other engagement channels to build relationships and secure support.
• Thoroughly understand and effectively communicate ASGCT’s mission, programs, initiatives, and impact to current and prospective supporters.
• Maintain a deep, current understanding of assigned company accounts, including their organizational structure, budget cycles, key stakeholders, historical giving/spending patterns, and strategic priorities, in order to inform proactive stewardship and identify opportunities to retain and grow spend.
• Support development-related activities at ASGCT conferences, meetings, and events.

Development Operations

• Assist in the design and implementation of annual fundraising campaigns and tactics that align with ASGCT’s budgeted revenue goals.
• Coordinate the preparation, submission, and reconciliation of online grant proposals and funding requests for assigned accounts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather program information, audience insights, and impact metrics to support proposal development and stewardship activities.
• Support donor stewardship efforts, including recognition, reporting, impact communications, and other renewal strategies.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure successful fulfillment of sponsorship, exhibit, advertising, and grant commitments.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate supporter records, outreach activities, and opportunity tracking within CRM systems.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to monitor portfolio growth, retention, recruitment, and revenue generation.
• Analyze fundraising and partnership data to identify opportunities for increased engagement, revenue growth, and supporter retention.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of department reports, presentations, and revenue forecasts.

• 3+ years of professional experience in fundraising, business development, sponsorship sales, corporate partnerships, or related revenue-generating roles.
• Results-driven with proven success in securing major gifts, sponsor ships, or grants.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships and engage executive-level stakeholders, including CEOs, CMOs, and other senior leaders.
• Strong project management and relationship management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience using CRM systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Ability to travel up to 2 weeks per year.

The annual salary for this role begins at $70,000-$75,000.

• Bonus Opportunities Health Insurance Professional Development Assistance
• Dental Insurance Hybrid Work Environment Retirement Plan/Safe Harbor/No Vesting Period
• Disability Insurance Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off Vision Insurance
• Flexible Schedule Parental Leave Volunteer Time Off

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