Fund Development Manager

Arizona Autism United•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$76,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a great opportunity to join a Top Workplace winning, nonprofit organization, that believes in bringing people together to create meaningful change in the lives of individuals and families. We’re seeking a passionate and relationship-driven FUND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER to help grow our community of supporters and advance our mission. In this role, you won’t just fundraise—you’ll build lasting relationships, tell powerful stories of impact, and create opportunities for donors and partners to engage in transformative work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree is required
Minimum of 3 years of nonprofit fundraising or fund development experience
Windows & MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); donor databases/CRMs, Canva and other systems and databases as needed
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Must have the flexibility to work early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed
Must be able to successfully pass a fingerprint clearance check, and other related hiring requirements
Must have reliable transportation, valid car insurance, and registration

Nice To Haves

Experience in a human services, healthcare, or disability-focused nonprofit organization preferred
Knowledge of the Phoenix-area philanthropic and corporate landscape preferred
Grant writing or grants management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of individual donors, prospects, and corporate partners, with responsibility for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Support and help execute annual giving campaigns, major gifts initiatives, and other development strategies to meet or exceed revenue goals
Support the development and growth of emerging giving initiatives, employer matching, planned giving, and other giving opportunities
Assist with sponsorship development and corporate engagement, including proposal preparation and relationship management
Contribute to grant development efforts, including prospect research, application support, reporting, and stewardship in coordination with leadership
Develop and manage stewardship and engagement strategies to strengthen donor retention and support long-term donor growth
Partner with the communications team to develop fundraising materials, impact reports, appeals, and donor acknowledgments
Ensure timely and personalized donor recognition and follow-up to strengthen donor relationships and engagement
Maintain accurate donor records and activity tracking in the organization’s CRM/database
Monitor fundraising performance metrics and prepare reports for the Senior Director of Development
Use data and best practices to inform fundraising strategies and improve performance
Lead the planning and execution of select fundraising and community engagement events in partnership with internal teams and external vendors
Coordinate donor activities and events, to deepen and strengthen mission connection
Ensure a high-quality donor experience before, during, and after events
Assist the team with planning and executing existing or new point-of-entry events to promote mission awareness and develop a pipeline for future supporters
Serve as a collaborative partner to program staff to understand funding needs and donor impact
Represent AZA United professionally with donors, community partners, and external stakeholders
Stay current on fundraising trends and philanthropic best practices relevant to a large, complex nonprofit organization
Demonstrate and reinforce behavior with teammates, families, and the community that is consistent with our organizational values

Benefits

Comprehensive health package
PTO/PST
12 paid holidays
401(k)
paid parental leave
Scheduled Raise Program
health, dental and vision
employer contributions to your health savings account
company paid Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
employer-paid basic life insurance
401K plan with up to 4% match after one year of service
Generous paid sick time and PTO
Student Loan Forgiveness: As a non-profit organization, your employment (when consistently working at least 30 hours a week) meets requirements under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (for student loan forgiveness).