Development Manager
About The Position
The Global Virus Network (GVN) is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Development Specialist to support fundraising, sponsorship, and donor engagement initiatives. This mid-level role will focus on identifying and cultivating donor relationships, supporting grant writing and reporting, and coordinating development campaigns and events. The Development Specialist will work closely with GVN leadership, directors, partners, sponsors, and philanthropic foundations to strengthen GVN’s financial sustainability and advance its mission in global virus research, education, and preparedness.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in development, fundraising, or advancement roles, preferably in a nonprofit or academic setting.
- Strong writing and communication skills with experience drafting proposals and donor materials
- Knowledge of donor management systems/CRMs and fundraising tools.
- Experience supporting events and sponsorship engagement.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Support identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
- Prepare donor presentations, correspondence, acknowledgments, and impact reports.
- Maintain and update donor database records.
- Research funding opportunities and track grant deadlines.
- Assist in preparing grant applications, proposals, and compliance reports.
- Support collaboration with program staff and leadership to align proposals with GVN’s mission.
- Coordinate logistics for fundraising events, sponsorship activities, and donor recognition opportunities.
- Support sponsor engagement by planning and executing GVN’s Annual Meeting, research, and educational programs, with a focus on sponsor engagement.
- Manage sponsor deliverables and ensure visibility across GVN programs.
- Draft donor materials, sponsorship packages, and development presentations.
- Collaborate with communications staff to align messaging across campaigns and donor outreach.
- Assist in creating newsletters, donor spotlights, and fundraising content.
- Track fundraising progress against goals and provide updates to leadership.
- Support development budget tracking and reporting.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of fundraising strategies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
