Development Leader: Major Gifts & Garden Party Strategy

bloedelreserve; Bainbridge Island (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with 5% employer match

3 weeks of vacation per year

12 days of sick leave per year

13 days of personal holiday time per,

Bloedel Reserve membership

30% gift shop discount

$5 per month cell phone allowance

Job summary

Bloedel Reserve is seeking a Development Manager to lead annual fundraising for core mission support. You will manage major gifts, donor events, and landscape of giving initiatives, collaborating with leadership to ensure growth and sustainability.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of frontline fundraising, strong donor-centered methods, and expertise in CRM systems. This on-site role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for leadership development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of frontline fundraising experience in soliciting gifts and stewarding supporters.
• Proven written and oral communications excellence, including proofreading.
• Excellent understanding of donor-centered and moves management fundraising philosophies.
• Experience managing budgets and maximizing their effectiveness.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills: Microsoft systems; CRM (Blackbaud’s Altru or Raiser’s Edge preferred).
• Must pass background check and comply with smoke-free and drug-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising Events: Oversees Garden Party logistics, schedules meetings, and coordinates with vendors for efficiency.
• Annual Fundraising: Manages Major Gifts portfolio and Landscape of Giving initiatives; supports donor recognition and Appeals.
• Management & Planning: Runs data analytics, forecasts trends, and reports progress to the Director of Development.
• Administration: Uses Altru for reporting and reviews fundraising data integrity with the team.

Skills

Frontline fundraising

Donor stewardship

Communication skills

Moves management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Blackbaud Altru CRM

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft 365

Job description

Bloedel Reserve is seeking a Development Manager to lead annual fundraising for core mission support. You will manage major gifts, donor events, and landscape of giving initiatives, collaborating with leadership to ensure growth and sustainability.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of frontline fundraising, strong donor-centered methods, and expertise in CRM systems. This on-site role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for leadership development.