Part-Time Development Manager for LGBTQ+ Youth Arts

Breathe Project; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks office closure

Job summary

Dreams of Hope in Pittsburgh seeks a Development Manager to advance its fundraising and grant activities. You will cultivate donors, manage grants, and coordinate sponsor relations while collaborating with staff and the Board of Directors to meet financial goals.

The role emphasizes antiracism, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, and data-driven grant management. Requires 1–3 years in fundraising, strong communication, and proficiency with Google Workspace and Givebutter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 1-3 years fundraising and grant management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; public speaking experience a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, analyze problems, and exercise sound judgment.
• Experience working with LGBTQIA+ communities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and strengthen relationships with financial stakeholders.
• Cultivate institutional, corporate, and individual donor leads.
• Write donor acknowledgments and manage grant records for compliance.
• Discover grant opportunities and coordinate submission and reporting.
• Develop grants management processes and improve fundraising workflows.
• Maintain donor database to optimize fundraising opportunities.

Skills

Antiracism commitment

LGBTQIA+ community experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Excel

QuickBooks

Givebutter

Job description

Dreams of Hope in Pittsburgh seeks a Development Manager to advance its fundraising and grant activities. You will cultivate donors, manage grants, and coordinate sponsor relations while collaborating with staff and the Board of Directors to meet financial goals.

The role emphasizes antiracism, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, and data-driven grant management. Requires 1–3 years in fundraising, strong communication, and proficiency with Google Workspace and Givebutter.