Impact-Focused Development & Fundraising Lead

Pinnacle Community Services, Inc.; City of Niagara Falls (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and holidays

Retirement plan

Flexible hybrid work

Professional development

Job summary

Pinnacle Community Services, Inc. is hiring a Development and Fundraising Manager to advance our mission by building donor relationships, securing funding, and expanding community engagement.

You will work closely with the President and CEO to craft fundraising strategies, cultivate donors, manage grants, and support events that increase impact. You will lead campaigns, coordinate with partners, and ensure donor stewardship while operating in a flexible hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fundraising experience and/or credentials preferred.
• Experience with donor relations, grant writing, event planning, or nonprofit development.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies and initiatives.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, and community partners.
• Research, write, and manage grant applications and reporting requirements.
• Plan and execute fundraising campaigns, special events, and sponsorship opportunities.
• Manage donor communications, recognition, and stewardship activities.
• Maintain accurate donor records and fundraising data using CRM software.
• Monitor fundraising performance and prepare reports on progress and results.
• Represent the organization in the community and promote its mission.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

CRM systems

Grant writing

Event planning

Communication

Multitasking

Relationship building

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Pinnacle Community Services, Inc. is hiring a Development and Fundraising Manager to advance our mission by building donor relationships, securing funding, and expanding community engagement.

You will work closely with the President and CEO to craft fundraising strategies, cultivate donors, manage grants, and support events that increase impact. You will lead campaigns, coordinate with partners, and ensure donor stewardship while operating in a flexible hybrid work environment.