Fundraising Growth Architect

Ecarams; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmanuel Christian Academy (ECA) seeks a Development Manager to lead fundraising strategy, donor relations, and campaign execution. This role builds partnerships with individuals, sponsors, foundations, and government entities to advance ECA’s mission.

You will oversee campaigns, grants, and donor communications, coordinating events and ensuring timely reporting while collaborating with staff and volunteers to achieve financial goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of fundraising or nonprofit management experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with donor stewardship experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including proposal writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to secure support for programs and operations.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, and funding partners.
• Organize and oversee fundraising campaigns, events, and direct mail efforts; track results.
• Identify grant opportunities and write compelling proposals and reports to secure funding.
• Plan and execute fundraising events, manage logistics, sponsorships, ticketing, and post-event follow-up.
• Manage donor database, track donations, and generate progress reports and trends.
• Collaborate with marketing to create promotional materials for campaigns and donor communications.
• Provide training and support to volunteers and staff on fundraising efforts.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure alignment on goals and fundraising strategies.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Campaign management

Grant writing

Event planning

CRM software

Nonprofit management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management

Bachelor’s degree in business or communications

Tools

DonorPerfect

Bloomerang

Salesforce

Job description

Emmanuel Christian Academy (ECA) seeks a Development Manager to lead fundraising strategy, donor relations, and campaign execution. This role builds partnerships with individuals, sponsors, foundations, and government entities to advance ECA’s mission.

You will oversee campaigns, grants, and donor communications, coordinating events and ensuring timely reporting while collaborating with staff and volunteers to achieve financial goals.