Development Manager

Youth Villages, Inc; Woburn (MA); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Youth Villages, Inc. is seeking a Development Manager to advance fundraising strategies and grow philanthropic revenue through new donor acquisition, stewardship, and data-driven operations.

This role sits at the heart of our Development team, helping to expand the network of supporters including individuals, corporations, and community partners. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, 3–5 years of fundraising experience, proficiency in Salesforce, and strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years of professional fundraising experience required.
• Salesforce proficiency preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop fundraising strategy and plan.
• Cultivate and steward Champion-level donors (>$1,000).
• Oversee donor data quality, reporting, and pipeline management.
• Support events, campaigns, and sponsor engagements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet fundraising goals.

Connaissances

Fundraising strategy

Donor stewardship

Donor relationship building

Campaign management

Data analysis

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families.

As a national leader in children's mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works - partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.

We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters- helping children and families live successfully.

For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org

Position Overview:

The Development Manager supports and advances fundraising strategies and helps grow philanthropic revenue through new donor acquisition, donor stewardship, and data-driven development operations. This role plays an integral part in implementing initiatives that expand the network of individuals, corporations, and community partners investing in our mission to help children and families live successfully.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Fundraising Strategy & Donor Stewardship

• Serves as an active member of the Development team, contributing to long ‑ term strategic planning and day ‑ to ‑ day execution of departmental initiatives
• Supports the implementation, execution, and evaluation of the annual development plan
• Assists the Director of Development in creating, implementing, and managing a tiered stewardship program to support donor retention and increased giving
• Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards Champion ‑ level ($1,000+) donors (including individuals and businesses)
• Provides support for all additional activities required to meet and exceed Youth Villages annual fundraising goals
• Oversees and supports projects related to fundraising and donor engagement

Fundraising Operations

• Ensures the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of donor and prospect data, supporting high-quality relationship management and strategic decision ‑ making
• Develops and maintains processes that enhance efficiency across fundraising activities
• Monitors and recommends emerging trends and best practices into donor engagement strategies and departmental systems
• Develops, refines, and maintains internal systems that support pipeline management, stewardship tracking, and donor insights
• Utilizes reports to inform strategy, track performance, and guide portfolio management

Events & Campaign Management

• Provides support and executes fundraising, cultivation, and recognition events (including annual gala)
• Adheres to all corporate sponsorship benefits and deliverables connected to events, initiatives and any other funding needs that arise

Additional Information:

The ideal candidate excels at building strong donor relationships, managing campaigns and events, and ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the development region's operational systems-including day ‑ to ‑ day data entry and reporting.

Salary:

$85,000-$100,000 per year based on education and experience

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• At least 3-5 years of professional experience (required)
• Proficiency in Salesforce (plus)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional and discrete manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with donors, corporate partners, board members, colleagues, and the general public
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule (including some weeknights and weekends)

Youth Villages Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
• 401(k)
• Time off:
• 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
• 12 paid sick days per year
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
• Growth & development through continuous training
• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
• *Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression