Hybrid Development Manager: Fundraising & Donor Growth

Breakthrough T1D; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Breakthrough T1D is seeking a Development Manager to drive fundraising and engagement for the Illinois Territory. You will manage donors, volunteers, and event teams to maximize revenue while advancing the organization’s mission.

In this hybrid role, you’ll partner with national and chapter teams, plan cultivation activities, and ensure strong stewardship across events. A proactive, energetic team player is essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years in donor development, volunteer engagement, operations, and project management.
• Five years of volunteer team recruitment, development, retention, and stewardship experience.
• Experience managing large-scale events (walks, galas, etc.).
• Proven ability to cultivate and solicit donors and supporters.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with CRM databases such as Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Implement revenue and engagement plans to drive growth within the chapter and event portfolio.
• Achieve personal event revenue goals and support chapter targets.
• Collaborate with national and chapter partners to grow the event portfolio and donor engagement.
• Develop and implement stewardship strategies for event supporters.
• Recruit, cultivate, and manage volunteer leaders for events.

Skills

Donor development

Volunteer engagement

Operations

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Breakthrough T1D is seeking a Development Manager to drive fundraising and engagement for the Illinois Territory. You will manage donors, volunteers, and event teams to maximize revenue while advancing the organization’s mission.

In this hybrid role, you’ll partner with national and chapter teams, plan cultivation activities, and ensure strong stewardship across events. A proactive, energetic team player is essential to succeed.