Development Manager - Donor Growth & Strategy

Youth Villages, Inc; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor stewardship

Donor relationship building

Campaign management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

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