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Hilltop Community Resources · 9 hours ago

Development Manager

Grand Junction, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$32/hr - $33.60/hr

5+ years exp

Hilltop Community Resources is a vibrant non-profit organization dedicated to building a community where everyone belongs. The Development Manager is responsible for executing fundraising initiatives, managing donor stewardship, and overseeing the Development Department's staff while ensuring alignment with the organization's overall fundraising goals.

CommunitiesConsultingNon Profit

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Implement and execute the organization's Development strategy, ensuring alignment with overall fundraising goals

Design, manage, and evaluate fundraising campaigns and events, including digital giving initiatives

Serve as project manager for all fundraising efforts, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and performance goals are achieved

Plan and carry out donor engagement activities, including impact communications, campaign updates, and appreciation events

Supervise Development Department staff, including hiring, onboarding, work direction, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions

Translate campaign concepts and donor engagement plans into detailed project workflows, task assignments, and cross-departmental collaborations

Support sponsorship strategy by aligning sponsorship opportunities with campaign and event objectives

Lead the development and execution of creative, mission-aligned fundraising campaigns and events

Collaborate with the Marketing team to create promotional content and materials for events and campaigns

Work closely with program staff to collect stories, metrics, and testimonials that highlight organizational impact

Ensure consistent, brand-aligned messaging across all fundraising activities and communication channels

Produce development reports and analyze donor data to guide strategy and measure progress

Oversee the accuracy and maintenance of donor records in donor management systems (e.g., DonorPerfect, Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, Bloomerang}, with support from the Development Specialist

Qualification

Fundraising strategyDonor engagementProject managementNon-profit managementData analysisSupervisory experienceCommunication skillsTeam collaborationCreative thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in non-profit management, communications, marketing, or a related field or equivalent related experience required with a minimum of 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience

Experience and proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders

Valid Colorado Driver's License