Development Manager

Title: Development Manager

Position Summary

The Development Manager is responsible for implementing and managing LCDA’s fundraising and stewardship efforts to support sustainable, diversified revenue growth. This role oversees annual giving, corporate and foundation support, grants, donor stewardship, and key fundraising events, including LCDA’s Annual Luncheon.

Working closely with the President & CEO and the Board’s Development/Fundraising Committee, the Development Manager supports donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; coordinates grant development and reporting; and ensures LCDA’s impact is clearly communicated to donors and partners. This is a hands-on role for a development professional who is comfortable executing day-to-day fundraising activities while also strengthening and refining development systems and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Management

• Implement the organization’s development plan with defined goals, timelines, and metrics for contributed revenue across individual, corporate, foundation, and event-based giving.
• Build and manage a diversified donor and prospect pipeline, supporting identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts.
• Track progress toward annual fundraising goals and prepare regular reports for the President & CEO and the Board’s Development/Fundraising Committee.

Individual & Major Giving

• Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects, with a focus on mid-level and emerging major donors.
• Coordinate and support donor meetings for the President & CEO and board members, including preparing materials, follow-up communications, and stewardship touchpoints.
• Support annual giving initiatives such as year-end appeals, digital campaigns, and monthly giving programs in collaboration with communications support.

Corporate, Foundation & Grant Support

• Research and qualify corporate, foundation, and government funding opportunities aligned with LCDA’s mission and programs.
• Coordinate preparation of grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports in collaboration with program and finance staff.
• Maintain a grants calendar to ensure timely submissions, reporting, and compliance with funder requirements.

Events & Campaigns

• Support planning and execution of LCDA’s Annual Luncheon and other fundraising events, including sponsorship recruitment and donor engagement.
• Coordinate pre- and post-event communications, acknowledgments, and follow-up stewardship.
• Assist with special fundraising initiatives such as targeted campaigns, anniversaries, or capital campaign phases as needed.

Donor Stewardship & Communications

• Ensure timely and accurate gift acknowledgments and donor recognition.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop donor-facing materials, including impact stories, newsletters, and fundraising communications.
• Help foster a culture of philanthropy by supporting staff and board members with stewardship tools and talking points.

Development Operations & Data Management

• Maintain accurate donor records in the CRM system (e.g., Bloomerang or similar), including giving history and engagement notes.
• Prepare development reports and dashboards tracking revenue, pipeline activity, and campaign performance.
• Partner with Finance to reconcile gifts, ensure proper coding and restrictions, and support audits and compliance needs.

Collaboration & Internal Coordination

• Work closely with program staff to understand program outcomes and identify compelling stories of impact.
• Coordinate with communications and marketing resources to ensure consistent messaging and branding.
• Provide staff support to the Development/Fundraising Committee, including meeting preparation and follow-up.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable using technology, including social media and basic marketing tools.
• Ability to navigate complex situations with professionalism and diplomacy.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and donor meetings.
• Commitment to LCDA’s mission and advancing equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive services for the Latino community.

Position Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or a related field.

Experience: 3–5 years of experience in development, fundraising, or a related role. Demonstrated success in at least two areas: individual giving, corporate/foundation relations, grants, or fundraising events. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred but not required.

Writing Skills and Software Proficiency: Strong writing skills, including donor appeals, proposals, and grant narratives. Experience using a donor CRM and proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.