Development Manager

Apr 6

Anticipated Start Date: 4/27/26

Description

The Center for Fiction seeks a Development Manager to oversee the implementation of its fundraising strategy. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Manager is a core member of a small, high-functioning team responsible for securing and stewarding the contributed revenue that makes CFF's work possible. You will own the grants portfolio end-to-end, manage projects including key components of the organization's flagship fundraising events, and keep development operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

Own the full grant lifecycle: prospect research, calendar management, proposal writing, submission, and reporting.
Oversee development operations with support of Administrative Assistant, including: donor and gift records, reporting, gift receipt and acknowledgment, and more.
Project manage components of the Annual Awards Benefit and the First Novel Fête, driving $1M+ in contributed revenue.
Manage special projects in the Development department, including programmatic sponsorships, annual giving campaigns, and more.
Create and maintain written fundraising collateral and donor materials.
Supervise the Development Administrative Assistant.

Requirements

5 years of work experience in nonprofit fundraising and development.
Demonstrated experience in grants management, research, proposals, grant writing, and reporting.
Proven track record of successfully managing projects and realizing goals and deadlines.
Sophisticated understanding of grants, giving campaigns, and special event logistics.
Excellent communication and organization skills.

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

$72,000

How to Apply for this Job

jobs@centerforfiction.org

About the Organization

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