Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-DC) Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter · 16 hours ago
Development Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expSpecial Olympics DC is a nonprofit organization that empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through various programs. They are seeking a mission-driven Development Manager responsible for managing donor relationships, leading fundraising events, and supporting grant efforts to drive revenue growth.
Fundraising
Responsibilities
Manage and grow a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation prospects; conduct proactive cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to meet annual revenue goals
Drive corporate sponsorship strategy: identify prospects, develop proposals, secure commitments, and ensure timely, high-quality fulfillment and recognition
Create compelling donor and sponsor communications (invitations, appeals, social media assets, event scripts)
Use CRM to track activity, prospect pipeline, and measure ROI; produce reports and post-event analyses to optimize retention and revenue
Support grant pipeline with research, grant writing, data gathering, and grant reporting in collaboration with program leads
Uphold SODC’s values of inclusion, athlete leadership, and community impact in all fundraising activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred; 3–5 years of professional nonprofit fundraising, event fundraising, or corporate partnerships experience
Demonstrated success closing sponsorships or gifts and meeting revenue targets
Strong event management skills with attention to detail, timelines, and budgets
Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to diverse audiences and representing the SODC mission
Proficiency with fundraising CRMs, Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools (Monday.com); data-driven mindset
Collaborative, organized, and adaptable; able to manage multiple priorities and balance internal and external stakeholder needs
Ability to successfully exercise independent judgment and discretion to reach your goals; able to effectively manage sometimes conflicting priorities in a multi-faceted, time-sensitive environment
Willingness to work occasional nights and weekends based on the organization's scheduled events and other business needs
A passion for the Special Olympics mission
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life and long-term disability insurance
Vacation
Sick and personal days
Federal holidays
A paid winter break
Paid parking
Company
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-DC) Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter
The Washington DC Metro Area Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP DC) is one of the largest and most active chapters in the nation, offering members the opportunity to connect with colleagues, engage in creative thinking, network with new friends and achieve great results in their work.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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