Development Manager

Development Manager FORCE Detroit - 1.0 Detroit, MI Job Details Full-time Up to $60,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Teamwork Grant management Non-profit experience Major gifts Writing skills Mid-level 3 years Databases Key Performance Indicators Bachelor's degree Attention to detail Calendar management Fundraising Organizational skills CRM system proficiency Communication skills Donor and alumni database management Full Job Description About FORCE Detroit FORCE (Faithfully Organizing Resources for Community Empowerment) is committed to connecting justice and violence impacted people to opportunities to create justice-oriented policy and programmatic solutions. We leverage media and culturally relevant strategies to connect people least likely to be engaged to civic infrastructures. Force Detroit is building capacity for community violence interruption (CVI) in Detroit. Detroiters have a 1 in 51 chance of being a victim of murder, rape, armed robbery, or aggravated assault, making it one of the most violent cities in America. Community violence intervention has the ability to change this. CVI uses evidence-based strategies to reduce violence through customized community-designed solutions. These activities engage people and groups in disrupting violence and retaliation. One of the critical functions of CVI is linking individuals to local assets and services that save lives, confront trauma, offer opportunities, and improve the socio-economic conditions that foster violence. Job Summary The Development Manager is a key member of the Development & Communications team responsible for executing fundraising strategy, leading the organization's individual giving campaign, and managing the full donor stewardship program. The Development Manager reports directly to the Director of Development and Communications. This role ensures professional, responsive engagement with donors at all levels and supports institutional funding operations aligned with organizational scale.

Key Responsibilities Individual Giving Campaign Ownership:

Lead and execute annual and seasonal individual giving campaigns Develop appeal strategies in collaboration with the Communications team Track performance metrics including retention, renewal, and growth Maintain clear visibility into individual donor pipeline and revenue trends

Donor Stewardship & Relationship Management:

Oversee and manage FORCE Detroit's stewardship program Serve as primary point of contact for individual donors across all giving levels Ensure timely acknowledgments, thank-you letters, and follow-up communications Maintain structured stewardship calendar and donor touchpoints Support cultivation efforts for mid-level and major donor

Grant & Institutional Support:

Coordinate grant submissions, reporting, and compliance timelines Prepare briefing materials for funder meetings Maintain accurate CRM data and revenue tracking systems

Revenue Infrastructure:

Support fundraising efforts aligned with a $4.5M+ organizational budget Provide monthly internal revenue and pipeline reports QualificationsRequired 3-5 years of nonprofit development experience Demonstrated experience managing individual giving campaigns and donor stewardship Strong professional communication and writing skills CRM and donor database experience required Exceptional organization and attention to detail Commitment to racial equity and community-led solutions Bachelor's degree: Nonprofit Management or similar Preferred [Additional qualifications or experience that would be beneficial] [Familiarity with industry-specific tools, regulations, or best practices] Work Environment, Compensation & Benefits M-F 9am- 5pm Some weekends and some travel may be required

Compensation:

$55,000 - $60,000 annually Company benefits: health insurance, PTO, 401(k, Life Insurance & professional development How to Apply Please submit your resume, cover letter, and references to FORCE Detroit is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, citizenship status, or current employment status.

Pay:

Up to $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person