Development Manager

The Davies Project; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Davies Project in Lansing is seeking a strategic Director of Development to lead fundraising and resource development efforts. You will work closely with the Executive Director, board of directors, donors, and community partners to secure financial resources that sustain and expand the organization’s impact.

This hands-on leadership role balances fundraising strategy with day-to-day grant writing, donor engagement, communications, and major events.

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, grant writing, donor relations, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising plans and revenue goals.
• Research funding opportunities; write and submit proposals; manage grant calendars and renewals.
• Cultivate individual donors and major gift prospects; coordinate appeals and acknowledgments.
• Develop sponsorship opportunities and strengthen relationships with businesses and community partners.
• Coordinate fundraising events and communicate the organization’s impact through compelling stories.
• Maintain donor records, manage fundraising systems, and collaborate on strategic planning.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Grant writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, public relations, business administration, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Donor databases

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time
Compensation: $45,000 to $50,000
Reports To: Executive Director
Position will remain open until filled

About The Davies Project

The Davies Project is a Lansing-based nonprofit dedicated to helping children with complex medical needs access essential healthcare. Through our free, relationship-based volunteer driver program, we provide transportation to medical appointments for children with disabilities and complex medical conditions, as well as prenatal and postpartum appointments for expectant and new parents. Our work helps families overcome transportation barriers and access the care they need.

Position Overview

The Davies Project seeks a strategic, organized, and relationship-oriented Director of Development to lead fundraising and resource development efforts. Working closely with the Executive Director, board of directors, staff, donors, and community partners, this individual will help secure the financial resources needed to sustain and expand the organization’s impact.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a development professional who can balance fundraising strategy with the day-to-day work of grant writing, donor engagement, communications, and special events.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising Strategy: Develop and implement fundraising plans, establish revenue goals, identify new funding opportunities, and support long-term financial sustainability.
• Grant Development: Research funding opportunities; write and submit proposals; manage grant calendars, reporting, compliance, and renewals.
• Donor Relations: Cultivate individual donors and major gift prospects, coordinate appeals and acknowledgments, and implement donor stewardship strategies.
• Corporate and Community Partnerships: Develop sponsorship opportunities and strengthen relationships with businesses, foundations, civic organizations, and community partners.
• Events and Communications: Coordinate fundraising events, develop donor-facing materials, and communicate the organization’s mission, outcomes, and impact through compelling stories.
• Development Operations: Maintain donor records, manage fundraising systems and workflows, track progress toward goals, and collaborate with leadership on strategic and financial planning.

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, grant writing, donor relations, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with donors, funders, and community partners.
• Proficiency with office productivity tools and donor databases or CRM systems.
• A collaborative, adaptable approach and commitment to The Davies Project’s mission.
• Experience with foundation and government grants, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events is preferred.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, public relations, business administration, or a related field required.

Additional training or professional development in fundraising, grant writing, donor relations, or nonprofit leadership is a plus.

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LOCATION
405 W Greenlawn Ave
Suite 335
Lansing, MI 48910

OFFICE HOURS
Mon-Thurs 9-3:30
Fri 9-1
and by appointment