Position Development Manager Summary Reporting to the Development Director, the Development Manager oversees fundraising operations to ensure strong stewardship, effective execution, and data-informed decision-making to achieve the team’s fundraising and stewardship goals. Required Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience * Minimum of 3 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising operations, or project management * Demonstrated experience managing donor databases, prospect pipelines, and fundraising systems * Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail * Ability to analyze data, track KPIs, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Bloomerang), donation platforms, financial tracking, and standard office software Desired Qualifications * Experience managing mid-level donor programs and prospect strategy * Familiarity with nonprofit financial processes, acknowledgements, and reconciliation * Experience leading peer-to-peer or ambassador-style fundraising programs * Experience coordinating fundraising events and committees * Background working collaboratively across development, finance, communications, and program teams Responsibilities Fundraising & Revenue Generation * Lead the execution of an annual giving program to engage donors, increasing philanthropic participation, and strengthening the annual giving pipeline (with focus on donors of $1-999). * Manage community fundraising event program including supporting community fundraisers, attending events, and developing volunteer resources. * Manage all fundraising aspects of the golf event including committee meetings and communications, sponsorship fundraising, benefits fulfillment, and other fundraising activities * In collaboration with the Development Director, support grant development, applications, and deliverables. * In collaboration with the Communications team, develop strategic fundraising communications including impact stories. Digital Fundraising Strategy & Campaigns * Design and execute multi-channel fundraising campaigns across email, web, social, and print. * Develop digital fundraising assets including emails, landing pages, donation forms, and campaign materials. * Plan and implement giving day campaigns and other small-dollar fundraising initiatives. * Monitor and analyze campaign performance to optimize donor acquisition, retention, and renewal. * Test and implement new approaches to digital fundraising and audience engagement. * Maintain a coordinated digital fundraising calendar aligned with organizational priorities. Department Management * Serve as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership, translating organizational priorities into clear, achievable fundraising goals and plans * In collaboration with the Development Director, design, implement, and continuously refine a comprehensive development strategy encompassing individual giving, grants, corporate partnerships, events, and campaigns * In collaboration with the Development Director, manage operations infrastructure, including CRM/database management, gift processing, acknowledgements, reporting, and compliance * Analyze fundraising performance and donor data to inform decision-making, forecast revenue, and identify growth opportunities * Support the Development Director’s interdepartmental collaboration to align fundraising initiatives with programmatic impact, communications, and organizational capacity * Develop and manage project budgets, timelines, and workflows, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and efficiency * Ensure all development activities meet ethical standards, funder requirements, and organizational policies * Proactively identify risks, capacity gaps, and process inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions Other Development Activities * Consult with communications team on the marketing campaign and social media fundraising elements as needed Universal Responsibilities * Maintain all relevant professional standards, including ethics, confidentiality, and applicable certifications and licenses. * Represent Autism New Jersey in the community where appropriate. * Participate in agency events and any other activities as directed by your supervisor. * Collaborate with other departments on various projects to support the mission and vision of Autism New Jersey. * Provide superior customer service by phone, email, and in person. * Additional duties as assigned by the Development Director, Operations Director, or Executive Director Notes * This is a 40-hour per week position that is exempt from overtime rules. The work week is typically Monday – Friday 8am-5pm and subject to approval by the Executive Director. The schedule may occasionally include weekends and evenings and vary depending on the needs of the agency. Benefits Include * Hybrid work opportunity * Medical/dental insurance * Generous paid time off and holidays * SIMPLE IRA with up to a 3% match * An inspiring and passionate team that values compassion, collaboration, and impact

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