Development Manager (Fundraising)

TL;DR

Development Manager (Fundraising): Building and implementing engagement strategies for a community of donors and fundraisers with an accent on donor-centered cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation. Focus on developing a major donor portfolio, managing corporate sponsorships, and scaling charitable revenue.

Location: On-site in Portland, Maine

Salary: $60,000–$75,000

Company

hirify.global provides people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to find joy and community through sports.

What you will do

• Design and implement a donor-centric moves management system to strengthen cultivation and stewardship of major donors.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of major donors and corporate sponsors, creating impact reports and conducting in-person cultivation.
• Collaborate with the CEO and Board Development Committee to optimize fundraising strategies and ambassador roles.
• Create compelling donor-facing communications and ensure timely stewardship through acknowledgments and updates.
• Oversee a contract grant writer and engage corporate and foundation funders through strategic outreach.
• Manage fundraising activity and donor records within Salesforce CRM to track performance and retention.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in donor engagement, relationship management, or fundraising.
• Demonstrated ability to build donor-centric engagement strategies that increase giving over time.
• Outstanding written communication skills with experience in crafting compelling donor appeals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to collaborate with leadership and board members.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office.
• Must be based in or able to work on-site in Portland, Maine, with availability for occasional evening and weekend events.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance with 100% of employee premiums covered.
• Generous time off including 18 days of PTO and 10+ paid holidays.
• Flexible work schedule (primarily 9am-4pm) and half-days on Fridays during the summer.
• Earned time off provided for evening or weekend work.
• Professional development opportunities and growth potential within a passionate, mission-driven team.