Fundraising & Development Manager

Description

The Fundraising & Marketing Manager is responsible for planning, developing, and executing fundraising, donor engagement, community outreach, sponsorship, and marketing initiatives that support the mission of Friends of Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy.

This role serves as the primary relationship-builder for the organization, developing partnerships with donors, businesses, community leaders, and community organizations to increase awareness, funding, and engagement. The Fundraising & Marketing Manager will actively represent the organization throughout the community, generate new fundraising opportunities, coordinate campaigns and events, cultivate donor relationships, and oversee marketing efforts that advance the organization's visibility and impact.

The ideal candidate is proactive, personable, highly organized, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special needs and their families.

This is a full-time, 40-hour a week, exempt, position. Compensation is $70,304.00 yearly. 

Fundraising & Donor Development

• Develop and implement annual fundraising strategies and campaigns.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, recurring donors, corporate sponsors, and community supporters.
• Build and maintain a donor pipeline from prospect identification through ongoing relationship management and stewardship.
• Coordinate donor communications, recognition programs, appreciation efforts, and fundraising appeals.
• Develop sponsorship opportunities and secure event and program sponsorships.
• Track donor engagement, fundraising activities, and campaign outcomes.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish fundraising goals and measure performance.
• Maintain accurate donor records and provide regular fundraising reports.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Serve as an ambassador for Friends of Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy within the community.
• Build relationships with local businesses, civic organizations, schools, healthcare providers, and community groups.
• Attend networking events, chamber meetings, community events, and outreach opportunities.
• Develop mutually beneficial partnerships that increase awareness and support for the organization's mission.
• Coordinate opportunities for community involvement, volunteer engagement, and sponsorship participation.

Requirements

• Demonstrated hands-on experience performing nonprofit fundraising, development, donor relations, sponsorship outreach, or closely related work.
• Strong writing, editing, research, and persuasive communication skills.
• Ability to translate an organization’s mission and impact into clear, compelling donor messages.
• Self-directed and comfortable taking ownership of multiple priorities, deadlines, outreach efforts, and stakeholder relationships.
• Comfort using donor databases, spreadsheets, email platforms, and common productivity tools.
• Sound judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and respect for confidentiality.
• Existing knowledge of the local philanthropic community or relevant funder networks is a plus.