Development Manager

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation•Atlanta, GA

2d•$55,000 - $69,100

About The Position

The Development Manager supports the chapter’s fundraising and volunteer engagement efforts. The role manages logistics for special events, donor and volunteer relationships and data, and donor stewardship activities. It is the main point of contact for Shared Services to help ensure smooth office operations and compliance with organizational policies and procedures. The position coordinates fundraising events and related marketing, sponsorship fulfillment, donor recognition, and reporting. It also supports donor outreach and stewardship, volunteer engagement, CRM data management, and office administration. The role communicates the Foundation’s mission and connects people with CF, families, and community members to relevant Foundation offerings. The position reports to the Executive Director and has no direct reports. Work may include nights and weekends to attend meetings and events, travel to different locations using reliable transportation, computer use, and some heavy lifting. The salary range is $55,000 to $69,100, with the specific salary varying by geographic location and experience.

Requirements

1–3 years of fundraising and event logistics experience.
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
Strong volunteer management experience.
Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and a CRM system.
Ability to analyze data and reports.
Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel to meetings or events at different locations.
Ability to work nights and weekends as necessary to attend meetings and events.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Salesforce is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics for fundraising events, including venue selection, vendor management, event execution, and volunteer support.
Anticipate and troubleshoot vendor, budget, timeline, and other logistical challenges in preparation for events.
Serve as the main point of contact with the Procurement Operations Partner and Field Marketing Partners.
Assist with area and chapter marketing and communications in collaboration with Field Marketing Partners.
Track event budgets, timelines, and post-event reporting.
Support event-related sponsorship fulfillment and donor recognition.
Conceive, initiate, develop, and lead smaller-scale community and other events as required by chapter needs.
Prepare donor outreach materials, track donor touchpoints, and support stewardship efforts.
Coordinate volunteer engagement for events and fundraising initiatives, including serving as liaison with events committees.
Communicate, educate, and raise awareness about cystic fibrosis and the Foundation’s mission among people with CF, families, and community members.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of Foundation offerings from other community-facing departments and make referrals as appropriate.
Maintain accurate donor and volunteer interaction records in the CRM system.
Generate reports to support fundraising analysis and donor engagement strategies.
Ensure data accuracy and compliance with privacy and fundraising regulations.
Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures related to fundraising, event planning, data management, and donor relations.
Support internal documentation and reporting requirements as requested.
Provide office and administrative support as needed.