Manager, Development (DC, MD, VA)

Our partner is a national nonprofit organization established in 1985, dedicated to advancing research, providing support services, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and fostering government partnerships. The organization works to enhance quality of life, expand access to care, and accelerate the search for new treatments and a cure.

The Manager, Development will be responsible for implementing signature fundraising events and supporting third-party events. This position involves developing strong relationships with supporters, identifying new prospects, and collaborating across teams to expand community engagement and fundraising impact.

Location: Rockville, MD (Remote within the Washington, DC metro area)

Responsibilities

• Implement a comprehensive plan to meet an annual income portfolio goal of $500,000, including signature events such as the Walk to Defeat ALS in Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
• Recruit, steward, and retain event committee chairs and members.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners.
• Collaborate with event teams and committee volunteers to manage logistics, printing, and promotional materials.
• Operate within established budgetary guidelines.
• Partner with care services staff to involve individuals and families in awareness and fundraising activities.
• Coordinate with marketing and communications teams to achieve public relations and promotional goals.
• Conduct outreach with corporate partners, vendors, committees, and donors.
• Represent the organization at community events and serve as a public spokesperson.
• Coordinate production and distribution of event promotional materials.
• Work collaboratively with the territory team and support the Managing Director, Development, as well as other team members.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and guidelines.
• Attend territory events and meetings as required.
• Collaborate with program and development teams to enhance fundraising effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support mission and fundraising goals.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in fundraising, event management, volunteer development/management, public relations, donor relations, and/or corporate sponsorship cultivation.
• Proficiency with online fundraising platforms, reporting, and data analysis for strategic planning.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and seek input when appropriate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with consistent follow-up.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn and use donor databases (such as Salesforce and Blackbaud).
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Suite, Tableau, Greater Giving, or Spekit is a plus.
• Insured driver with access to an insured vehicle for frequent travel throughout the territory.

• Annual salary range: $49,440 – $59,196 (final compensation based on work location and experience).
• Healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Well-being benefits.
• Paid time off and several paid holidays.