Fund and Development Manager

The Fund and Development Manager leads FRIENDS, Inc.’s fundraising and donor engagement strategy to ensure the organization’s long‑term financial sustainability. This position designs, implements, and evaluates initiatives that strengthen and expand revenue through grants, individual giving, corporate sponsor ships, community partnerships, and strategic donor cultivation.

The position also supports the ongoing development of organizational systems by helping streamline agency policies, documents, and internal processes, and plays a key role in building and maintaining strong community relationships.

This position is designed to grow into a long‑term leadership role and will work closely with the Executive Director to develop the strategic, operational, and community‑based competencies necessary for future succession planning.

* This is a new position within this organization*

Standard shift coverage is as follows, however, these hours may fluctuate as needed:

Monday 8:00AM – 4:30PM

Tuesday 8:00AM – 4:30PM

Wednesday 8:00AM – 4:30PM

Thursday 8:00AM – 4:30PM

Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM

Weekends As Needed – Events

Later Hours As Needed – Events

• Fund Development & Donor Relations
  • Build and manage relationships with individual, corporate, foundation, church, and community donors.
  • Conduct at least 10+ donor or prospect meetings per month (in‑person or virtual).
  • Develop compelling donor materials appeals, proposals, presentations, and stewardship reports.
  • Track all donations in Donor View and create and distribute thank yous to all donors
  • Partner with the Executive Director to identify funding priorities and track progress toward annual revenue goals.
  • Create and execute donor recognition and stewardship strategies to strengthen long‑term engagement.
  • Maintain accurate, detailed documentation of all fund development activities including donor attempts, interactions, and opportunities by developing and managing a moves‑management tracking system (prospecting → cultivation → solicitation → stewardship).
  • Lead an annual fundraising plan that includes major gifts, monthly giving, corporate partnerships, and targeted campaigns.
• Grants & Foundation Support
  • Research, identify, and secure grant funding opportunities from federal, state, private, and corporate sources.
  • In collaboration with the Executive Director, complete the full grants process: writing, submission, tracking, reporting, and ensuring compliance.
  • Maintain relationships with foundation representatives and proactively identify new opportunities.
  • Responsible for accurately logging, tracking, and maintaining all grant applications and opportunities to ensure organizational accountability and data integrity.
  • Assist in preparing reports, data, and summaries for Board meetings, audits, and grantor requests as needed.
  • Develop and manage a year‑round grant pipeline, ensuring consistent revenue growth and diversification.
  • Monitor success rates and implement strategies to increase competitiveness and long‑term sustainability.
• Events & Community Engagement
  • Partner with the Outreach Specialist to plan and execute fundraising and community events, (e.g., Steps Against Sexual Assault 5K, awareness events, and other fundraisers).
  • Lead sponsorship solicitation and procurement of in‑kind donations and auction items.
  • Support event marketing, including creation of promotional materials, digital campaigns, and press releases.
  • Support day‑of event logistics
  • Act as a key attendee at all FRIENDS, Inc. events and opportunities
• Marketing, Storytelling & Communications
  • Translate program outcomes and services into compelling, mission‑driven narratives that inspire giving by collaborating with advocates and program staff to gather survivor‑centered, trauma‑informed stories that demonstrate impact while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Support donor and community communications, including newsletters, annual reports, social media, and appeals.
  • Manage a marketing calendar that integrates email, print, and social content with fundraising campaigns.
  • Ensure consistent brand and messaging alignment across all outreach materials.
  • Serve as a public‑facing storyteller capable of confidently presenting…