Manager of Fund Development

Key ResponsibilitiesPerform fund development department duties under the direction of the Director of Fund Development and in collaboration with the Fund Development Associate:Grant Development & ManagementIdentify grant opportunities (foundations, corporations, government) aligned with mission and programsDraft grant proposals, concept notes, letters of inquiry, and budgetsPrepare supporting documents (program descriptions, evaluation plans, organizational background, etc.)Coordinate data collection with program staff to ensure accurate, timely informationAssist with tracking deadlines, maintaining calendars, and managing the grants pipelineHelp with progress and final reports; ensure compliance with funder requirementsCultivate and steward funders via impact updates, thank you communications, and ongoing engagementParticipate in strategy sessions with the development team to align grant efforts with organizational growthIndividual/Corporate Donor StewardshipWork with the Director of Fund Development to strengthen individual and corporate donor cultivation: prospect research, strategy, communications/campaigns, and major gifts and corporate pipeline developmentDonor database Management and Donor CommunicationsAssist the Fund Development Associate in managing the donor database (Bloomerang), as needed: data entry, cleanup, donor analysis, donor giving history and fundraising reports, donor segmentation and mailings for fundraising campaigns and events, while ensuring data accuracyHelp with donor communication materials including acknowledgement letters, impact reports and other collateral materials as neededSpecial Events AssistanceContribute to planning and executing annual fundraisers and special events: budgeting, promotion, venue selection, auctions, program design, staff coordination, sponsorship cultivation and solicitation, and post event donor acknowledgmentEnsure donor and partner recognition is carried out as promisedOther DutiesAssist with additional tasks as assigned to support the fund development function, including assisting the Fund Development Associate with CVC's social media presence under the supervision of Director of Fund Development and Director of Marketing and CommunicationsKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesDeep understanding of the needs of the permanent supportive housing community, and ability to frame those needs to fundersStrong grant writing, editing, and narrative storytelling skills; ability to translate data into persuasive storiesBudgeting and financial literacy; comfortable preparing and presenting grant budgetsExcellent organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and deadlinesAble to work independently and collaborativelyExperience with CRM or donor database systems; Bloomerang experience preferredCommitment to equity, social justice, and dignity of marginalized communitiesStrong administrative and computer skills, especially in Excel and Word (mail merges, spreadsheets)Skilled in prospect research and fundraising strategyAbility to contribute in a collaborative environment and work autonomouslyExperience managing logistics for successful eventsAdaptability, intrinsic motivation, and comfort working in environments with high expectationsMeticulous, strong time management, calendar maintenance, and scheduling skillsEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree requiredA minimum of 5 years of professional experience in nonprofit fundraising, grants, or database managementEquivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be consideredWorking Conditions & TermsThis is a hybrid role, allowing for a mix of remote and on-site workOccasional meetings or site visits may be requiredFlexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends