Development Manager

Mountain Projects, Inc.; Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Projects, Inc. in Waynesville, North Carolina, seeks a motivated Development Manager to expand our impact across Haywood and Jackson counties.

This role focuses on securing resources that change lives by building relationships and telling compelling stories to supporters. You will lead grant research, donor engagement, and strategic planning to grow funding for programs serving Western North Carolina, cultivate partnerships with local organizations, and contribute to long‑term

Qualifications

• Grant research and writing experience.
• Proven ability to secure funding and manage donor relationships.
• Strong strategic planning and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop funding strategy for programs serving Western North Carolina.
• Cultivate partnerships with local organizations and expand community support.
• Lead donor engagement and grant research efforts to grow resources.

Job description

Mountain Projects, a community action nonprofit serving Western North Carolina, is seeking a motivated Development Manager to help expand our impact across Haywood and Jackson counties. This role is ideal for someone who loves building relationships, writing compelling stories, and securing resources that change lives. This position will help long‑term sustainability by securing funding, cultivating partnerships, and expanding community support. This role blends grant research, donor engagement, and strategic planning to grow resources for programs serving Western North Carolina.