{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"be602aa208a3d42ecca7bb84","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/be602aa208a3d42ecca7bb84","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/be602aa208a3d42ecca7bb84","title":"Development Manager","description":"POSITION SUMMARY:\nThe Development Manager is a key member of our fundraising team, working to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of the A Kid Again chapter. This full-time position reports to the Chapter Associate Executive Director and is responsible for securing philanthropic support through special events, corporate partnerships, and individual donor engagement. The Development Manager will lead efforts to achieve an annual fundraising goal of $250,000–$500,000, contributing directly to the mission of creating joyful, cost-free Adventures for families raising children with life-threatening conditions.\nABOUT A KID AGAIN:\nA Kid Again fosters hope, happiness, and healing for kids with life-threatening conditions and their families. We do this through our Adventures – cost-free, care-free visits to amusement parks, sporting events, museums, holiday parties, and much more. We are condition agnostic – any child, birth to age 20, with a life-threatening condition can enroll for free with A Kid Again. And we serve their whole family including their parents and siblings, so that they can all take time out from illness.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nEvent Management and Sponsorship:\nManage the chapter’s fundraising events by developing committees, securing sponsorships and donations, acquiring auction items (when appropriate, and through committee members), and coordinating event logistics.\nCollaborate with Associate Executive Director and Program Staff to drive strategies for acquisition and retention of sponsorship partnerships.\nResponsible for securing $250,000 - $500,000 in chapter revenue.\nDonor and Corporate Engagement:\nManage an active donor portfolio, submitting regular requests for support, stewarding relationships, and tracking activity in the donor database, Raiser’s Edge. Portfolio size should range from 100-150 that are mid-level and lower-level donors, as well as cultivation of new donors up to $25,000\nBuild relationships with individuals and companies to align their giving priorities with program and fundraising objectives of the chapter.\nLead peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns and third-party fundraising initiatives.\nCross-Functional Collaboration:\nWork closely with Program Staff to integrate mission moments and family participation into fundraising events.\nSupport chapter programs as an opportunity to invite and engage donors to see the mission in action. This will require evening and weekend availability.\nRecruit, support, and manage volunteers for events supporting both fundraising and programs.\nCollaborate with Program Staff to support and manage fundraising efforts led by high school and college clubs, including events and peer-to-peer campaigns.\nBACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (nonprofit preferred). 3-5 years of non-profit fundraising experience with success in:\nProspecting, cultivating and stewarding relationships\nLaunching and running fundraising events\nWorking with high-level leaders and companies in the community\nDeveloping and engaging committees\nNECESSARY SKILLS:\nRequires good communication, relationship building and organizational skills.\nStrong computer skills, particularly with experience working in Raiser’s Edge/Blackbaud (or other donor database) and Microsoft Office. Adobe and/or Canva experience a plus.\nJob Type: Full-time\nBenefits:\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nDependent health insurance coverage\nEmployee assistance program\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nParental leave\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"A Kid Again","rawCompany":"a kid again","city":"Indianapolis","state":"IN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-10T13:47:56.050Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-2033.00","title":"Fundraising Managers","slug":"fundraising-managers"},{"code":"13-1131.00","title":"Fundraisers","slug":"fundraisers"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"813410","title":"Civic and Social Organizations","slug":"civic-and-social-organizations"},{"code":"624110","title":"Child and Youth Services","slug":"child-and-youth-services"},{"code":"813319","title":"Other Social Advocacy Organizations","slug":"other-social-advocacy-organizations"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Development Manager","description":"POSITION SUMMARY:\nThe Development Manager is a key member of our fundraising team, working to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of the A Kid Again chapter. 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And we serve their whole family including their parents and siblings, so that they can all take time out from illness.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nEvent Management and Sponsorship:\nManage the chapter’s fundraising events by developing committees, securing sponsorships and donations, acquiring auction items (when appropriate, and through committee members), and coordinating event logistics.\nCollaborate with Associate Executive Director and Program Staff to drive strategies for acquisition and retention of sponsorship partnerships.\nResponsible for securing $250,000 - $500,000 in chapter revenue.\nDonor and Corporate Engagement:\nManage an active donor portfolio, submitting regular requests for support, stewarding relationships, and tracking activity in the donor database, Raiser’s Edge. 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This will require evening and weekend availability.\nRecruit, support, and manage volunteers for events supporting both fundraising and programs.\nCollaborate with Program Staff to support and manage fundraising efforts led by high school and college clubs, including events and peer-to-peer campaigns.\nBACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (nonprofit preferred). 3-5 years of non-profit fundraising experience with success in:\nProspecting, cultivating and stewarding relationships\nLaunching and running fundraising events\nWorking with high-level leaders and companies in the community\nDeveloping and engaging committees\nNECESSARY SKILLS:\nRequires good communication, relationship building and organizational skills.\nStrong computer skills, particularly with experience working in Raiser’s Edge/Blackbaud (or other donor database) and Microsoft Office. 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