Senior Development Manager

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a leading healthcare nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis and ensuring people with CF can live long, fulfilling lives. This role supports the chapter’s fundraising and volunteer engagement efforts, focusing on planning and executing special events, managing donor and volunteer relationships, and ensuring accurate chapter operations. The Senior Development Manager will support key initiatives, lead special events, manage volunteer relationships, and foster a donor-centric culture. This position acts as a positive and supportive collaborator with donors, volunteers, care center professionals, corporate sponsors, national partners, and fellow team members, raising awareness about CF. Joining the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation provides an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and shape the culture of a leading nonprofit organization.

Requirements

Four-year degree or equivalent education/experience.
Minimum of four years of fundraising and volunteer management experience.
Strong interpersonal communication skills and customer service.
Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to analyze data and reports.

Responsibilities

Responsible for a portfolio of fundraising events including, but not limited to budgeting, planning, recruitment and management of sponsorship and committees.
Accountable for revenue of assigned events.
Coordinate logistics for fundraising events including, but not limited to venue selection, vendor management, event execution, and volunteer support.
Track event budgets, timelines, and post-event reporting.
May support area and chapter marketing and communications in collaboration with Field Marketing Partners.
Follow a structured moves management process to advance donor relationships through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship stages.
Responsible for recruitment and management of volunteer leadership and donor engagement for events and fundraising initiatives.
Responsible for building and stewarding relationships in the community.
Communicate, educate, and raise awareness about CF and the Foundation’s mission to people with CF, families, and community members.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the broad portfolio of CFF offerings made available by other Community-facing departments and make referrals as appropriate.
Maintain accurate records of donor and volunteer interactions 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 all organizational and departmental policies and procedures related to fundraising, event planning, data management, and donor relations.
Provide accurate forecasting of revenue and expenses for events.
Support internal documentation and reporting requirements as requested.