Development Manager

Socket.dev; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Allies in Pittsburgh is seeking a Development Manager to advance fundraising, donor engagement, and stewardship, guiding communications, campaigns, and donor experiences in support of our mission.

You will collaborate with leadership, program staff, and volunteers to implement a comprehensive development strategy that strengthens donor relationships and grows contributed revenue.

Qualifications

• Clear, persuasive donor-centered communications.
• Experience with donor databases, CRM systems, or fundraising software.
• Strong project management skills with deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work across departments and with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical fundraising practices.
• Knowledge of healthcare, human services, HIV services, public health, LGBTQ+ communities, or nonprofit work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the organization’s fundraising plan, donor stewardship, events, and annual campaigns.
• Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects, including cultivation and solicitation.
• Prepare donor-facing communications, appeals, and stewardship materials.
• Contribute to strategies to retain, upgrade, and re-engage donors.
• Coordinate planning and execution of fundraising events and donor cultivation activities.
• Work with marketing to align fundraising messages across channels.
• Engage board and volunteers in fundraising activities as directed by leadership.

Skills

Donor communications

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Confidentiality & ethics

Healthcare nonprofit knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM systems

Fundraising software

Job description

Development Manager

Position Overview

The Development Manager advances the Mission and Vision of Allies by building, fostering, and inspiring excellence in the Agency's ability to:

• Serve as the primary resource for HIV/AIDS support, information, and best practices and protocols in Southwestern PA
• Provide exceptional and compassionate medical care and social support services
• Integrate the voice of consumers with program quality initiatives and services
• Collaborate with and act as a resource for other organizations, providers, and professionals locally and nationally
• Embrace and exhibit the highest ethical standards
• Maximize and monitor fiscal and other resources
• Build an environment which is safe, confidential, and inclusive
• Eliminate the devastating impact of stigma through cultural awareness and advocacy

The Development Manager supports the organization's fundraising, donor engagement, grant writing, and stewardship efforts. Reporting to the Chief External Relations Officer, this role helps implement a comprehensive development strategy designed to grow contributed revenue, strengthen donor relationships, and advance the organization’s mission.

The Development Manager works collaboratively with leadership, program staff, finance, communications, volunteers, board members, and external partners to ensure accurate, compelling, and mission-centered fundraising communications and donor experiences.

Mission

To improve health and well-being, ALLIES provides integrated medical care, supportive human services, and community-based education for individuals living with, or at risk of HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections.

Vision

ALLIES envisions a healthier community whereby people access integrated medical care and supportive human services in a respectful setting, free of stigma and discrimination.

Fundraising and Donor Engagement

• Support implementation of the organization's annual fundraising plan, including individual giving, donor stewardship, special events, and annual campaigns.
• Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
• Prepare donor-facing communications, appeals, and stewardship materials.
• Contribute to and help implement strategies to retain, upgrade, and re-engage donors.
• Support donor recognition efforts and ensure timely, meaningful stewardship.

Events and Campaigns

• Coordinate the planning and execution of fundraising events, donor cultivation activities, and community engagement opportunities.
• Coordinate event-related communications, including: sponsorship materials, host committee solicitations, donor solicitations.
• Manage timelines and implementation for annual appeals, giving days, peer-to-peer campaigns, and other fundraising initiatives.
• Work with marketing and communications staff to align fundraising messages across print, digital, email, and social media channels.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with program staff to understand services, outcomes, patient and client needs, and community impact.
• Work with marketing and communications staff to create compelling, accurate, and donor-centered content.
• Support board and volunteer engagement in fundraising activities as directed by the Chief External Relations Officer.
• Represent the organization professionally with donors, funders, volunteers, vendors, and community partners.

Organizational Expectations

• Seek out up-to-date information about Allies' programs and services, as well as relevant local, regional and national health statistics that will inform and support our Mission
• Improve job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations and best practices; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Embrace and exemplify organizational standards and guiding principles for processes, protocols, and utilization
• Commit to Allies' promise to sustain and extend diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Contribute to efforts which build and reinforce Allies' distinctive, effective, and ethical practices

Requirements

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to write clear, persuasive, and donor-centered communications.
• Experience with donor databases, CRM systems, or fundraising software.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage deadlines, details, and multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical fundraising practices, and donor-centered stewardship.
• Knowledge of healthcare, human services, HIV services, public health, LGBTQ+ communities, or community-based nonprofit work preferred.

A Bachelor's degree OR relevant work experience with the associated responsibilities is required. Three to five years experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, grant writing, donor relations, communications, or a related field.[AN1]

The Development Manager may be called upon to engage in physical activity related to general office work including the capacity to stand or sit for extended periods. Current PA child abuse, PA criminal history, Federal criminal history clearances, and verification of TB test performed within the last year are required within the first 30 days of employment.

Compensation for this position is $68,000/year-$72,000/year. We comply with EEOC.