Development Manager

Shift HR; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CLIMB Fund in South Carolina is seeking a Development Manager to lead fundraising, grant development, communications, marketing, and community outreach. This hands-on role will build relationships with funders and community partners, manage the development pipeline and CRM, and coordinate fundraising initiatives to help raise $10 million in working capital.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of nonprofit development experience, strong grant writing and fundraising skills, and excellent

Qualifications

• 5+ years of nonprofit development and fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated grant writing and fundraising experience.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience with marketing and digital communications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue grants, donations, corporate support, and partnerships.
• Research, write, and coordinate proposals, reports, and fundraising materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with funders and community partners.
• Track fundraising goals and report progress.
• Coordinate events, campaigns, and communications across the organization.
• Maintain confidential donor and organizational records.
• Support policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant writing

Communication

CRM systems

Nonprofit development

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Development Manager

CLIMB Fund | South Carolina

CLIMB Fund is seeking a Development Manager to lead and support fundraising, grant development, communications, marketing, and community outreach. This hands‑on role will build relationships with funders and community partners, manage the development pipeline and CRM, coordinate fundraising initiatives, and support CLIMB Fund's goal of raising $10 million in working capital.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of relevant experience, strong grant writing and fundraising skills, excellent communication and organizational abilities, and a commitment to CLIMB Fund's mission and the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue grants, donations, corporate support, and community partnerships.
• Research, write, and coordinate grant proposals, applications, reports, and fundraising materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with funders, donors, and community partners.
• Support capital development efforts, including EQ2 and strategic funding partnerships.
• Manage the development pipeline, CRM, deadlines, deliverables, and follow‑up.
• Coordinate fundraising, community‑impact events, marketing, media, and communications.
• Track and report on fundraising, development, outreach, and social media goals.
• Coordinate development and communications projects across the organization.
• Maintain accurate and confidential donor, funder, client, and organizational records.
• Support organizational policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, grant writing, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Demonstrated grant writing and fundraising experience.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience with marketing, digital communications, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while working independently and collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail, discretion, integrity, and commitment to CLIMB Fund's mission.
• Graphic design experience preferred.