Development Manager

Family Promise of Spokane • Spokane, WA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Family Promise of Spokane is seeking a relational, mission-driven Development Manager to lead and grow our fundraising efforts while managing and developing a high-performing team. This is a unique opportunity for someone who is deeply connected to the Spokane community and passionate about building meaningful relationships that drive real impact. The Development Manager is a key leader on our Development team, responsible for managing, executing, and stewarding the day-to-day work of fundraising efforts. This role partners closely with the Director of Development while directly managing team members and building strong relationships with donors, volunteers, corporate partners, and community stakeholders. You’ll bring both relational warmth and operational discipline, helping to grow a culture of philanthropy across Spokane while ensuring strong execution across annual giving, events, donor stewardship, grants support, and communications.

Requirements

• 3+ years of nonprofit fundraising or development experience
• Proven experience managing or leading a team
• Strong relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholders
• Excellent communication and storytelling ability
• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce, Bloomerang, Little Green Light, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Connection to Spokane or ability to quickly build local relationships

Nice To Haves

• Experience with fundraising events and sponsorships
• Exposure to grant processes or institutional funding
• Familiarity with Spokane’s philanthropic or corporate community
• Experience in housing stability, homelessness prevention, or human services

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and coach Development team members
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture
• Provide clear expectations, accountability, and growth opportunities
• Serve as a primary relationship manager for donors, volunteers, and partners
• Engage with corporate partners, faith communities, and local leaders
• Represent Family Promise at community events across Spokane
• Execute annual giving campaigns, events, and donor communications
• Manage donor stewardship, acknowledgment, and engagement strategies
• Support major donor efforts and sponsorship development
• Oversee CRM data integrity and reporting
• Support grant processes and cross-functional collaboration
• Track performance metrics and identify opportunities for growth

Benefits

• Makes a tangible difference in the lives of families every day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees