Impactful Development Lead — Grants & Donor Relations

Breathe Project; Melcroft (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

IRA Matching

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Mountain Watershed Association is seeking a Development Manager to lead grant writing, fundraising, and donor relations from our Melcroft, PA office. You will manage the Outreach Department and coordinate with leadership to advance conservation programs.

With 5–7 years in nonprofit fundraising, you will craft compelling narratives to secure support, track grants, and engage donors through events and communications. This is full-time exempt work offering benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or related equivalent experience.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in the nonprofit sector or related sales background.
• Experience with grant writing, donor management software, and donor engagement.
• Strong storytelling skills and ability to translate scientific concepts into accessible narratives.
• Attention to detail and strong project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience keeping leadership on track with tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Write, compile, and submit grant proposals to foundations, governments, and corporations.
• Research new grant opportunities and prospect foundations, corporations, and individuals.
• Maintain grant tracking and reporting system to support financial development.
• Coordinate with leadership on deadlines and information sharing.
• Develop annual fundraising plans and donor materials.
• Lead the Fundraising Committee and monthly meetings.
• Engage donors through email, mail, and in-person outreach.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure grant development and compliance.

Skills

Grant writing

Storytelling

Communication

Project management

Fundraising

Donor engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or related equivalent experience

Tools

Donor management software

Job description

Mountain Watershed Association is seeking a Development Manager to lead grant writing, fundraising, and donor relations from our Melcroft, PA office. You will manage the Outreach Department and coordinate with leadership to advance conservation programs.

With 5–7 years in nonprofit fundraising, you will craft compelling narratives to secure support, track grants, and engage donors through events and communications. This is full-time exempt work offering benefits.