Development Manager

Job Description:

Position Title: Development Manager
Position Type: Full-Time, Regular, Exempt
Reports To: Chief Development Officer
Location: Communities In Schools of Ohio – Columbus Office/Hybrid
POSITION SUMMARY
The Development Manager plays a key role in advancing the mission and financial sustainability of
Communities In Schools of Ohio through fundraising, donor engagement, grants management,
events, and development operations. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this position
supports fundraising strategies across individual, corporate, foundation, and community giving
streams while strengthening donor relationships, strategic partnerships, and organizational
partnerships.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Fund Development & Donor Engagement
▪ Support the execution of the organization’s annual development and fundraising strategy to
achieve revenue goals across individual, corporate, foundation, and grant funding streams.
▪ Manage and maintain a portfolio of donors and prospects through cultivation, solicitation,
stewardship, and ongoing engagement activities.
▪ Conduct donor and prospect research to strengthen pipeline development and identify new
funding opportunities.
▪ Coordinate donor outreach and engagement opportunities, including meetings, tours,
events, acknowledgements, personalized communications, and stewardship activities.
▪ Build and maintain strong relationships with community, civic, philanthropic, and business
leaders to advance the organization’s mission and fundraising efforts.
Grants Management
▪ Manage the full grants lifecycle, including research, proposal development, submissions,
reporting, and compliance tracking.
▪ Maintain grants calendar and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
▪ Collaborate with program and finance teams to align narratives, outcomes, and budgets
with funder requirements.
Events & Communications
▪ Plan and execute fundraising events, donor engagement activities, and community
outreach initiatives.
▪ Coordinate event logistics including sponsorships, communications, volunteers, vendors,
registration, and follow-up.
Development Operations
▪ Maintain donor database integrity, gift tracking, reporting, and fundraising analytics.
▪ Assist with donor communications, appeals, newsletters, marketing materials, social
media, and digital fundraising campaigns.
▪ Prepare reports, dashboards, and development materials for leadership and Board
engagement.
▪ Ensure development systems, records, and processes remain organized, accurate, and
compliant.
Organizational Collaboration
▪ Partner cross-functionally with program, operations, finance, and leadership teams to
support organizational goals.
▪ Participate in organization-wide meetings, trainings, initiatives, and events.
▪ Support Board and committee engagement activities as needed.
▪ Contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven culture grounded in equity and student
success.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
▪ Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business, or
related field, or equivalent professional experience.
▪ Minimum of 3 years of nonprofit fundraising, advancement, or development experience
preferred.
▪ Experience managing grants, donor relationships, fundraising campaigns, and events.
▪ Proficiency with CRM and donor database systems such as Salesforce, Bloomerang,
Raiser’s Edge, or similar platforms.
▪ Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
CORE COMPETENCIES
▪ Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
▪ Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement abilities.
▪ Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
▪ Strategic, detail-oriented, and data-informed approach to fundraising and operations.
▪ Self-motivated, adaptable, collaborative, and mission- driven.
▪ Commitment to educational equity, diversity, inclusion, and student success.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
▪ Occasional evening and weekend hours are required for events and donor engagement
activities.
▪ Ability to travel locally and statewide as needed.
▪ Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role and is not an exhaustive list
of all duties and responsibilities. Employees may be asked to take on additional job-related
responsibilities, as mutually agreed upon and aligned with executive-level expectations.
This document does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the at-will nature of
employment.
Communities In Schools of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer