Development & Donor Relations Manager

American Hotel & Lodging Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

American Hotel & Lodging Association in Washington, DC, is seeking a Manager, Development/Fundraising Manager to implement effective fundraising strategies and grow individual giving. You will support the Foundation with donor solicitation, proposal development, and stewardship, while managing day-to-day development operations.

The role emphasizes writes, donor communications, and sponsor stewardship, with collaboration across programs to maximize impact.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of fundraising or related experience; experience with foundations or federal grants a plus.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to articulate AHLA Foundation programs to donors.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow annual fund through targeted strategies, including appeal writing and donor stewardship.
• Support VP, Development with donor prospect research to grow philanthropic investment.
• Assist in planning and execution of fundraising events, onsite giving, communications, sponsor stewardship, and logistics.
• Prepare and submit proposals, stewardship reports to individuals, foundations and corporations.
• Manage a portfolio of donors to deepen engagement and increase investment.
• Ensure timely donor acknowledgement and gift entry; maintain database and reporting.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor stewardship

Proposal writing

Relationship building

Communications

Project management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

American Hotel & Lodging Association in Washington, DC, is seeking a Manager, Development/Fundraising Manager to implement effective fundraising strategies and grow individual giving. You will support the Foundation with donor solicitation, proposal development, and stewardship, while managing day-to-day development operations.

The role emphasizes writes, donor communications, and sponsor stewardship, with collaboration across programs to maximize impact.