A Fundraising Manager manages fundraising for an organization. Develops and implements fundraising strategies that include online fundraising, mail and email campaigns, grant writing and fundraising events. May develop relationships with large donors.
Development Manager Friends Center for Children - 3.2 New Haven, CT Job Details Full-time From $70,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Paid housing Qualifications Teamwork Raiser's Edge Database management Bachelor's degree Attention to detail Calendar management Managing projects CRM system proficiency Nonprofit industry grant writing Non-profit experience Donor and alumni database management Full Job Description Development Manager Friends Center for Children - New Haven, CT (On-site) Friends Center for Children is an early childhood education center providing high-quality, full-time year-round care for children ages 3 months to 5 years. We offer a child-centered, hands-on learning experience in a safe and nurturing environment. At Friends Center, children learn through creative play and a wide range of developmentally-appropriate activities. We are non-sectarian and our values-based curriculum is guided and enhanced by its foundations in the Quaker principles of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equity, and stewardship. As a cooperative organization, parents and teachers at Friends Center work together to create a diverse and supportive community.
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer Classification:
Full-Time, Exempt Schedule:
40 hours/week, with occasional evenings and weekends
Salary:
Starting at $70,000, commensurate with experience
Benefits:
Employer-sponsored health insurance, PTO, and childcare benefits As Friends Center for Children expands its educational programs, advances the nation's first Free Teacher Housing Village, and prepares for the next phase of its capital campaign, we are seeking a Development Manager to help build the operational foundation for our next stage of growth. This role will oversee fundraising operations, grants management, donor stewardship, and campaign support, ensuring our advancement efforts are organized, strategic, and positioned for long-term success.
Position Summary:
Friends Center is expanding both its educational impact and nationally recognized teacher housing initiatives while preparing for the next phase of its capital campaign. We are seeking a Development Manager to lead the operational infrastructure that supports a growing advancement program. Reporting to the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, the Development Manager oversees fundraising operations, donor stewardship, grants management, prospect research, campaign support, and advancement systems. This role ensures the organization's fundraising efforts are organized, data-driven, and donor-centered while helping build a sustainable culture of philanthropy. Key ResponsibilitiesAdvancement Operations & Donor Stewardship Manage the donor database and maintain accurate constituent records. Process gifts, pledges, acknowledgments, recurring and matching gifts. Oversee donor stewardship, portfolio tracking, fundraising reports, and gift documentation. Prepare donor briefings, giving histories, and leadership materials. Develop and improve advancement systems, workflows, and policies. Grants & Institutional Giving Manage the grants calendar and proposal schedule. Draft and submit grant proposals in collaboration with leadership and program staff. Track reporting deadlines, grant requirements, and institutional funder records. Gather organizational data and outcomes for proposals and reports. Campaign & Fundraising Coordinate annual fundraising initiatives and capital campaign activities. Conduct prospect research on individual, corporate, and foundation funders. Prepare donor proposals, campaign materials, correspondence, and reports. Coordinate donor meetings, cultivation activities, and follow-up. Events & Administration Coordinate donor and fundraising events from planning through stewardship. Prepare board materials, presentations, and advancement reports. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. 3-5 years of nonprofit fundraising, development operations, or advancement experience. Experience managing donor databases/CRM systems. Experience supporting grant writing and institutional fundraising. Strong project management, organizational, and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail. Commitment to education, equity, and community-centered work.
Core Competencies Fundraising Operations Donor Stewardship Grant Administration Capital Campaign Support CRM & Data Management Prospect Research Project Management Relationship Management Organizational Systems Professional Judgment & Confidentiality Cultural Humility & Equity-Centered Practices Physical Requirements:
Must be able to walk up/down a flight of stairs
To Apply:
Please submit a resume and a cover letter in PDF form outlining your interest in the role. Please approach writing your cover letter to express your interest in the way that feels most authentic to you.
