Development Manager

Vocal Point Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocal Point Inc. in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Development Manager to lead fundraising efforts across individual giving, grants, and corporate sponsorships.

The role focuses on building donor relationships, preparing compelling proposals, and coordinating campaigns and events to advance Vocal Point’s mission. The Development Manager will collaborate with leadership, program staff, and external partners, while maintaining donor databases and ensuring compliance with nonprofit fundraising standards in a

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of nonprofit fundraising experience in individual giving, grants, and corporate sponsorships.
• Strong donor relationship management and stewardship capabilities.
• Proven ability to research funding opportunities and prepare clear grant proposals and reports.
• Experience planning campaigns and events with budgeting, timelines, and tracking.
• Experience using donor management or CRM systems, with solid data organization and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a hybrid team environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fundraising strategies across multiple streams.
• Build and maintain donor relationships and stewardship activities.
• Prepare grant proposals, reports, and fundraising materials.
• Coordinate fundraising campaigns and events with budgets and timelines.
• Manage donor databases and ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with leadership and external partners to communicate impact.

Skills

Donor relationship management

Grant writing

Corporate sponsorships

Campaign planning

Event coordination

CRM software

Data reporting

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Company Description

Vocal Point Inc., formerly known as Georgia Radio Reading Service, Inc., is a nonprofit organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, dedicated to serving individuals who are blind, have low vision, or experience print-related disabilities. The organization creates engaging audio content delivered by real people using integrated technology to promote connection, community, and independence. Vocal Point’s work is driven by its “I CARE” values framework, which emphasizes inclusion, responsiveness, and empowerment. These values guide programming, partnerships, and services to ensure that every person’s dignity, story, and access to opportunity remain at the center of its mission.

Role Description

The Development Manager is a full-time, hybrid role based in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, with flexibility for some work from home. This role is responsible for planning and executing fundraising strategies, including individual giving, major gifts, grants, and corporate sponsorships to support Vocal Point’s mission. Day-to-day responsibilities include building and maintaining donor relationships, preparing grant proposals and reports, coordinating fundraising campaigns and events, and managing donor databases and stewardship activities. The Development Manager collaborates with leadership, program staff, and external partners to align development efforts with organizational priorities and communicate impact through compelling narratives and data. The role also involves monitoring fundraising performance, identifying new funding prospects, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit fundraising standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of demonstrated experience and success in nonprofit fundraising, including individual giving, grants, and corporate sponsorships.
• Strong skills in donor relationship management and stewardship, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and partners.
• Proficiency in researching funding opportunities and preparing clear, persuasive grant proposals, reports, and fundraising materials.
• Ability to plan and execute fundraising campaigns and events, including budgeting, timelines, and performance tracking.
• Experience using donor management or CRM systems, along with solid data organization and reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to tell mission-driven and impact-focused stories.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and alignment with Vocal Point’s mission and values.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (such as Nonprofit Management, Communications, Business, or related discipline), or equivalent practical experience.
• Prior experience in the disability, accessibility, or human services sector is beneficial but not required.