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Director of Philanthropy

Organization: LeadingAge Virginia/PositiveAge

Date Posted: June 17, 2026

About LeadingAge Virginia

LeadingAge Virginia is a membership association that advocates on behalf of nonprofit aging-services providers, paid and unpaid caregivers. We serve a community of roughly 130 member organizations across Virginia, offering advocacy, regulatory support, member engagement, education, and workforce development. We are executing a bold 2026–2029 strategic plan and deliberately building the next version of our organization—strengthening our operations, sharpening our mission, and creating real impact in a field that matters more every year.

About PositiveAge

As the 501c3 affiliate of LeadingAge Virginia, PositiveAge is focused on transforming the aging experience in Virginia by building coalitions and developing innovative solutions to promote positive aging. Key strategies for success include collaborating with aging services providers throughout the Commonwealth on programs that directly address the needs of older adults and learning from the lived experiences of older Virginians, their families, and caregivers to ensure those programs are relevant, meaningful, and effective. An essential component of many of our programs is recognizing the older adult community and their caregivers as subject matter experts, actively involving them in shaping a grassroots, community-driven approach
to advocacy and strengthening long-term services and supports for all Virginians.

The Opportunity

The Director of Philanthropy is a key staff role supporting the President & CEO and the PositiveAge board in growing PositiveAge’s philanthropic capacity and impact. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Director will develop and execute fundraising strategy, manage donor relationships, oversee grant administration, and support the PositiveAge board's governance and advancement work.This is a structured staff position with clear authority and accountability. You will support the board and execute a fundraising mandate, with full backing of association leadership and the resources of LeadingAge Virginia. PositiveAge is part of a healthy, growing organization, and this work will directly support our member mission and our strategic plan.

Position Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Execution
Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy focused on individual donors, corporate sponsors, and grant opportunities. Identify and cultivate major donors aligned with the mission. Build a pipeline of prospects and manage donor relationships from identification through stewardship. Set and track fundraising goals, reporting progress to the board quarterly.

PositiveAge Operations
Oversee grant administration, including grant reporting, compliance, and evaluation. Maintain accurate records of all donations and grants. Work with the board treasurer on financial planning and budget. Ensure all PositiveAge activities meet regulatory requirements and IRS compliance.

Board & Member Engagement
Partner with the PositiveAge board to advance fundraising efforts. Communicate PositiveAge's impact to members and stakeholders. Identify board giving and solicitation opportunities.

Collaboration
Work closely with the LeadingAge Virginia leadership team to align PositiveAge work with organizational priorities. The Director will be part of a committed team building something together.

Qualifications

Required
3+ years of nonprofit fundraising or development experience. Demonstrated success with donor cultivation, major gifts, and grant writing. Strong organizational and project management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to work independently and take initiative. Passion for the nonprofit mission and the aging-services field.

Preferred
Experience fundraising for a nonprofit, trade association, or healthcare-related organization. Familiarity with the aging services sector or health policy. Grant management or grantee reporting experience. Knowledge of Virginia's nonprofit regulatory environment.

What We Offer

  •        Salary range of $75,000 - $85,000
  •        Health insurance, retirement plan, and professional development support.
  •        The rare opportunity to shape a role and build a fundraising program from the ground up.
  •        A team that is clear on direction, committed to the mission, and invested in your success.
  •        The satisfaction of building something meaningful in a field that matters.

How to Apply

Send a resume, cover letter, and the names of three references to melissa@leadingagevirginia.org. In your cover letter, please share: What's one thing you've built or changed in a nonprofit that you're proud of?LeadingAge Virginia is an equal-opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.

 

About Salary:
Salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience. We are happy to discuss the full compensation package, including benefits, as part of the hiring process.

Development Manager

Organization: Richmond Performing Arts Alliance

Date Posted: June 17, 2026

Position Title: Development Manager

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt

Position Reports To: Director of Development

Salary: Starting salary for this position is $60,000 annually

Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401k, Paid-Time Off, Paid Holidays

Job Summary:


RPAA seeks a Development Manager to manage grants, sponsorships, and special events. The Development Manager will conduct the research, writing, and reporting of grants and maintain relationships with funders. The position is also responsible for securing sponsorships for special events, education initiatives, and artistic programs, and being the main point of contact for corporate supporters. The Development Manager will also execute all special events and is expected to be active in the community to develop sponsor relationships.

 

Job Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

 

General

●       Establish long-term partnerships and strengthen existing relationships with the corporate and foundation sector.

●       Work closely with the Director of Development to identify, engage, secure, and steward local, regional, and national corporate and foundation relationships.

●       Track and report on key metrics that align with the organization’s strategic plan.

●       Develop profiles of donors and prospects to align with the organization’s programs.

●       Manage solicitation deadlines and ensure timely submission of proposals and reports.

●       Conduct prospect research to identify new funders that would be likely to support the organization.

●       Adequately prepare for and participate in donor meetings, site visits, follow-ups, etc.

●       Work with the Director of Marketing to develop media awareness of corporate and foundation gifts.

Grants

●       Research foundations, corporations, and government agencies to identify new sources of funding.

●       Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing funders.

●       Write grant proposals in accordance with funder guidelines and aligned with RPAA priorities.

●       Maintain grant records, timelines, and reporting requirements.

●       Provide timely reports and evaluations to funders in accordance with grant agreements.

●       Manage stewardship of funders and nurture relationships in between grant cycles.

●       Work collaboratively with the Development Assistant & Board Liaison who will support the grants process as needed.

Sponsorships and Corporate Funders

●       Manage the planning and execution of an annual sponsorship program with the goal of increasing the number of sponsors and securing higher-level donations.

●       Create sponsorship packages for all events, education initiatives, and artistic programming and manage sponsorship relationships.

●       Conduct prospect research on businesses of all sizes to identify new corporate supporters and event sponsors.

●       Cultivate, secure, steward, and renew corporate gifts.

●       Write and submit sponsorship proposals.

●       Network and be active within the local business community (i.e. Chamber meetings, MBL meetings) and develop a strategic business outreach plan.

●       Coordinate restaurant and hotel partnerships for RPAA to secure trade agreements and donor benefits. 

Special Events

●       Participate in creating a vision for each special event and generating buy-in among staff, board, and volunteers, working with event committees as needed.

●       Manage all event logistics with support from the Development Assistant & Board Liaison, including working with the venue management team and outside vendors.

●       Secure local and national talent for events.

●       Build and manage event budgets and track all income and expenses in partnership with the Director of Finance & Administration.

●       Work with the Director of Marketing to create save the dates, invitations, programs, signage, and other print and electronic collateral.

●       Create and manage event websites, registration processes, silent/live auctions, attendee follow-up, etc. in partnership with the Development Assistant & Board Liaison.

 

Job Qualifications:

 

●       At least three years of experience working in a direct fundraising role that includes grants, sponsorships, and events.

●       Bachelor’s degree or higher (experience in lieu of degree will be considered).

●       Creative, enthusiastic, and goal-oriented.

●       Enjoys building relationships with external stakeholders and providing excellent customer service.

●       Commitment to working collaboratively with a range of constituents, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program partners, and participants.

●       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

●       Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and follow through with tasks.

●       Detail-oriented and comfortable handling financial information.

●       Willingness to be flexible in varied job assignments and to pitch in when/where needed.

●       Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Google applications.

●       An appreciation for and belief in the mission of RPAA.

 

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, three references, and one writing sample to jobs@rpaalliance.com. Please list “Development Manager” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Richmond Performing Arts Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Manager of Major Gifts & Sponsorships

Organization: Virginia Museum of History & Culture

Date Posted: June 3, 2026

Title:  Manager of Major Gifts & Sponsorships
Division:  Advancement
Reports to:  Vice President for Advancement
Position Status: Full-time; Exempt
Salary Range/Pay Rate: $65,000 - $75,000/year

Whether igniting a passion for the study of the past, empowering an interest in civic engagement, or providing an introduction to the Commonwealth, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture offers meaningful experiences for all. Whatever the role, your work here helps bring Virginia’s story—past, present, and future—to life.
 
If you are curious, creative, and passionate about preserving and sharing Virginia history, your next chapter starts now!
 
Position Summary: 
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Manager of Major Gifts & Sponsorships, who has an authentic interest in the mission and work of the VMHC. The Manager of Major Gifts & Sponsorships is responsible for securing philanthropic investments of $10,000 and above from individuals and corporations. This role manages a portfolio of 75–100 prospective donors annually, with clearly defined visit, solicitation, and closure goals that are aligned with institutional priorities and established in coordination with the Vice President for Advancement and the President & CEO. The position leads major gifts activity and sponsorship efforts in support of VMHC’s strategic initiatives.
 
Duties & Responsibilities: 
  • Manages a dynamic portfolio of 75–100 individual and corporate major gift prospects, executing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
  • Achieves annual visit, solicitation, and revenue goals established in coordination with Advancement leadership
  • Leads individual major gifts program for gifts in the $10,000–$100,000 range
  • Oversees corporate and individual sponsorships supporting exhibitions, programs, publications, and institutional priorities, ensuring fulfillment of recognition and benefits
  • Supports special fundraising initiatives, including Civics Education efforts
  • Partners with the Sr. Manager of Membership & Annual Giving to strengthen and grow the Corporate Partner program
  • Coordinates with the Marketing division to ensure accurate and timely sponsor recognition across all public-facing materials
  • Engages and cultivates key advocates and stakeholders to advance individual and corporate relationships statewide
  • Supports the Vice President for Advancement, President & CEO, and volunteer leadership in
  • donor strategy and engagement
  • Performs other duties as assigned
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Necessary: 
  • Strong written and verbal communications
  • Best practice in moves management
  • Reporting in Tessitura and other prospect reporting and goal setting systems
 
Education & Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelors in history, museum studies, or related subject preferred
  • Major gift experience required
 
Notes & Special Requirements:
  • Medical, leave, wellness and retirement benefits offered in accordance with company policy.
 
Application:
Founded in 1831 as the Virginia Historical Society, the VMHC, a private, non-profit organization, is the oldest museum and cultural organization in Virginia, and one of the oldest and most distinguished history organizations in the United States. The museum cares for a renowned collection of more than nine million items representing the far-reaching story of Virginia.
 
The Virginia Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Corporate Engagement Director

Organization: Autism Society of Central Virginia

Date Posted: May 29, 2026

Corporate Engagement Director
Structure: Fulltime, salaried, exempt; some evenings & weekends required
Location: Richmond, VA. Time in the office is expected, as well as meetings and events taking place across the Greater Richmond area.

Position Summary

The Corporate Partnership Director leads ASCV's corporate fundraising and partnership strategy, building meaningful relationships with companies that support ASCV through sponsorships, employee engagement, community partnerships, and philanthropic investment.

This role currently oversees approximately $350,000 in annual corporate partnership revenue, with responsibility for achieving annual revenue goals, increasing partner retention, securing new business, and growing long-term corporate investment in ASCV's mission. The Director will lead efforts to grow and steward a diversified corporate partnership portfolio that supports ASCV's signature events, community initiatives, and organizational priorities.

The ideal candidate is a strategic relationship-builder who is energized by business development, community connections, revenue growth, and mission-driven partnership work.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Partnership Growth & Business Development
  •  Lead ASCV's corporate sponsorship and partnership strategy across fundraising events and organizational initiatives.
  • Execute strategies to achieve annual corporate partnership revenue, retention, and growth goals.
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and secure new sponsorship and partnership prospects.
  • Steward and grow relationships with existing corporate sponsors, community partners, and local businesses.
  • Develop sponsorship proposals, partnership presentations, and customized engagement opportunities aligned with corporate partner interests and ASCV priorities.
  • Create compelling partnership packages and value propositions that support revenue growth while advancing ASCV's mission and strategic goals.
  • Develop and manage relationships with media sponsors and in-kind promotional partners, including television, print, digital, and outdoor advertising partners that provide sponsorship visibility and promotional support for ASCV events and fundraising initiatives.
  • Partner with Board members, volunteer leaders, and internal stakeholders to strategically identify new corporate connections and relationship opportunities.
  • Support sponsor renewals, upgrades, and multi-event partnership opportunities.
  • Maintain visibility into partnership pipeline activity, revenue goals, sponsorship opportunities, and forecasting.

Relationship Management & Stewardship 

  • Develop and implement thoughtful engagement strategies that deepen mission connection and long-term partnership investment.
  • Develop annual partnership plans for key corporate partners that outline engagement opportunities, stewardship activities, renewal strategies, and long-term growth potential.
  • Help position ASCV as a trusted community resource for companies seeking autism-related engagement opportunities.
  • Maintain proactive communication and stewardship with partners throughout the year.
  • Build meaningful year-round engagement opportunities that connect partners to ASCV's mission through employee engagement, volunteer activities, workplace education and training, awareness campaigns, and more.
  • Identify opportunities to expand corporate involvement through sponsorships, employee giving, volunteerism, workplace initiatives, and other mission-aligned partnerships.

Sponsorship Activation & Organizational Engagement

  • Partner with the Events Director to integrate sponsors into fundraising events and community activities.
  • Collaborate on sponsor materials, recognition, visibility, and activation opportunities.
  • Support a high-quality sponsor experience and ensure relationship continuity across all touchpoints.
  • Attend ASCV fundraising events, sponsor-facing meetings, and community engagement activities.
  • Participate in sponsor cultivation opportunities, partnership activations, and community relationship-building efforts.
  • Maintain organized records of sponsor commitments, deliverables, next steps, and partnership activity.
  • Collaborate across departments to identify and leverage opportunities that align corporate partner interests with organizational priorities.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in corporate fundraising, sponsorships, business development, nonprofit partnerships, sales, or relationship management preferred.
  • Demonstrated success building and managing external relationships and achieving revenue or partnership goals.
  • Strong relationship-building, communication, presentation, and networking skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Strategic, proactive, and results-oriented.
  • Comfortable learning and utilizing CRM and project management systems
  • Passion for ASCV's mission and commitment to advancing inclusion and support for autistic individuals and their families.

Work Environment & Additional Requirements

  • Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events and community engagement activities.
  • Ability to attend sponsor-facing meetings, organizational events, and partnership opportunities as needed.
  • Reliable transportation for local meetings and event participation.

Compensation & Benefits: 

Compensation: $75,000-$85,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

ASCV offers a competitive salary, health insurance, simple IRA with match, paid time off, a monthly phone stipend, and a collaborative, mission-driven workplace culture.

All offers of employment are contingent upon reference and background checks. ASCV is an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and cover letter to development@ascv.org. No phone calls, please. Screening of applicants will begin on June 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

President and Chief Executive Officer

Organization: Feeding Southwest Virginia

Date Posted: May 28, 2026

Career Opportunity 

Feeding Southwest Virginia seeks a mission-rooted, relational, and strategic leader to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The ideal candidate will be a visible ambassador and confident fundraiser who can honor a remarkable legacy while strengthening internal culture, empowering a talented leadership team, deepening partnerships with external stakeholders, and guiding a complex, multi-site hunger-relief organization into its next chapter. 

Feeding Southwest Virginia’s Mission: Nourish neighbors. Engage community partners. Develop solutions to address food insecurity. 

Reporting Structure: The CEO reports to a board of 15 directors and leads an executive team including the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Development Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Director of Human Resources, and Executive Affairs Director. 

Total Staff and Budget: Approximately 65 staff members and an FY2026 operating budget of approximately $7.92 million. 

Compensation: The salary range is $215,000-245,000. Feeding Southwest Virginia offers employer-subsidized health and dental insurance, basic vision coverage, optional enhanced vision and supplemental insurance, employer-paid life and disability coverage, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan. 

Working Environment/Location: Based in Salem, Virginia, Feeding Southwest Virginia operates through around 350 agency partners across a 26-county, 9-city service area, with major distribution hubs in the Roanoke and Abingdon, Va. areas. 

Key Responsibilities of the CEO 

Strategic Vision, Mission Stewardship, and Regional Impact 

  • Work with the board, staff, and community partners to clarify a next-chapter vision that builds on Feeding Southwest Virginia’s trusted mission and success while positioning the organization as a regional leader in food security, health, and community-based solutions.
  • Translate the organization’s strategic plan into clear priorities, measurable outcomes, and disciplined decisions about what to start, stop, scale, or strengthen. 
  • Advance equitable, dignified access to nutritious and culturally responsive food for our neighbors in need across rural and urban communities throughout our service area.
  • Balance innovation with practicality, ensuring new initiatives are mission-aligned, sustainable, funded, measurable, and operationally feasible. 


External Leadership, Fundraising, and Advocacy 

  • Serve as the organization’s lead ambassador and advocate with donors, civic leaders, public officials, volunteers, partner agencies, food donors, health systems, media, and Feeding America and statewide food bank networks.
  • Strengthen diverse revenue streams through major donor cultivation, broad-based grassroots giving, corporate and foundation partnerships, planned giving, grants, public funding, and board fundraising engagement.  
  • Strengthen engagement with former board members, donors, and community advocates while building new relationships across the service area. 
  • Advocate for public policies and national and regional solutions that address food insecurity, nutrition program stability, rural access, health outcomes, and the economic drivers of hunger. 


Partnerships, Programs, and Systems Change 

  • Deepen strategic partnerships with healthcare, education, workforce development, local food systems, government, peer nonprofits, and around 350 agency partners.
  • Support a broad program portfolio including partner distribution, mobile and community distributions, children’s and senior programs, Healthy Pantry, Food Is Medicine/Food Farmacy, Mobile Marketplace, Hunger & Help Line, disaster relief, and the Community Solutions Center. 
  • Move selected partnerships from transactional to transformational by convening partners, sharing data, strengthening agency capacity, and aligning around broader regional outcomes. 
  • Champion data-informed evaluation that measures not only pounds distributed, but also access, dignity, health, partner strength, and program sustainability. 
  • Modernize systems, policies, and management practices applying industry best practices.  


Internal Leadership, Culture, and Talent Development 

  • Build trust through accessible, transparent, and consistent communication with staff across all sites.
  • Empower and align the executive team, clarify decision rights and accountability, and promote cross-functional collaboration across departments. 
  • Strengthen middle-management capacity, succession planning, internal promotion pathways, and retention of institutional knowledge.  
  • Cultivate a culture that honors the organization’s family-like commitment. 


Operations, Financial Stewardship, and Board Partnership 

  • Ensure strong fiscal, compliance, technology, facilities, risk management, and operational systems for a logistics-heavy, federally funded, multi-site enterprise.
  • Partner with the leadership team to manage food sourcing, warehousing, distribution, reimbursement timing, federal and state funding streams, and program economics. 
  • Maintain and strengthen audit-ready financial practices, operating reserves, donor stewardship, and data discipline. 
  • Work in close partnership with the Board of Directors to advance governance, strategy, fiduciary oversight, CEO support and accountability, board composition, and board engagement in fundraising and advocacy. 

 
The Ideal Candidate Profile 

The ideal CEO candidate will possess the following qualifications: 

  • Demonstrated commitment to hunger relief, rural communities, poverty alleviation, public health, or a related human services mission, with the ability to understand Appalachian and Southwest Virginia identity and the lived realities of the neighbors we serve.
  • Senior executive leadership experience in a nonprofit, food bank, health or human services organization, community development organization, public-sector entity, or similarly complex, mission-driven enterprise. 
  • Successful fundraising and resource development experience, including innovating new revenue streams and maintaining ongoing relationships with major donors, institutional funders, corporate partners, public funding, planned giving, and Board fundraising. 
  • Track record of effective advocacy for the candidate’s organization, securing both awareness and support at the community, state and/or federal tiers of government. 
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills; visible, humble, politically astute, and able to build trust with staff, donors, partner agencies, volunteers, public officials, and community leaders. 
  • Strong financial and operational acumen, including experience with budgets, compliance, risk, data-informed decision-making, and geographically dispersed operations. 
  • Proven change leadership and culture-building skills, including the ability to listen deeply, communicate transparently, empower staff, build accountability, and modernize without diminishing legacy. 
  • Collaborative systems thinker who sees the mission of food banking as part of a larger ecosystem of health, education, workforce, transportation, economic mobility, public policy, and community well-being. 
  • Alignment with Feeding Southwest Virginia’s mission and values of trust, effectiveness, and innovation. 

 
About Feeding Southwest Virginia 

Feeding Southwest Virginia is a trusted regional leader in hunger relief, serving 26 counties and 9 cities from distribution centers in Salem and Abingdon, VA. and through a Community Solutions Center in Roanoke, VA. Affiliated with Feeding America, the organization functions as a hub for around 350 agency partners, including pantries, meal programs, mobile distributions, schools, health partners, food donors, volunteers, and community-based organizations. 

With a clear mission to nourish neighbors, engage community partners, and develop solutions to address food insecurity, Feeding Southwest Virginia has evolved from traditional food distribution toward a broader and more inclusive role in nutrition, health, and community-based solutions. Recent work includes Food Is Medicine/Food Farmacy partnerships, mobile access strategies for rural communities, fresh and healthy food distribution, senior and child nutrition programs, disaster relief, and partner capacity-building. The organization distributed approximately 20.5 million pounds of food in FY2025, including more than 5.4 million pounds of fresh produce, and is positioned to deepen its impact in the next chapter. 

Want to know more? Visit https://feedingswva.org/.  

Benefits 

Eligible employees receive a total compensation package that includes employer-subsidized health and dental insurance, basic vision coverage, optional enhanced vision and supplemental insurance, employer-paid life and disability coverage, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan. Feeding Southwest Virginia also provides generous paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement leave, and other savings benefits that support employees’ financial security, health, and work-life balance. 

Feeding Southwest Virginia is an equal opportunity employer and embraces a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain, and promote a talented diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential.  

How To Apply 

Join Feeding Southwest Virginia at a pivotal moment and help lead a bold next chapter of innovation, partnership, and lasting impact for neighbors across Southwest Virginia.

To apply, scroll to the bottom of this page.  You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact talent@armstrongmcguire.com. No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email or directly from third-party posting sites.

Development and Communications Director

Organization: NourishNC

Date Posted: May 26, 2026

Job Title: Development and Communications Director
Reports to: Executive Director
Leads: Development & Communications Assistant
Hours: Monday–Friday with occasional nights and weekends. Full time - exempt. Onsite.

NourishNC (NNC) values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. NNC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

JOB PURPOSE
The Development and Communications Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of fundraising as well as growing the organization’s revenue through cultivating, soliciting, stewarding, and retaining donors. This role will be responsible for building relationships with individuals, businesses, community leaders, faith-based communities, government entities, organizations, and foundations. This person must be able to convey the importance of NNC’s work passionately and persuasively across several platforms and mediums. The role is also responsible for developing and executing strategic, integrated communication strategies that effectively position and promote the organization and its services.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising (Relationships, Resources, Results)

  • Create a comprehensive, diversified, yearly fundraising plan and corresponding budget. This includes grants, campaigns, major gifts, appeals (digital & print), recurring giving, online giving, events, sponsorships, reports, acknowledgements, etc.
  • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with volunteers, community and business leaders, foundations, grantors, donors, and the community at large to generate the resources needed to fulfill NNC’s mission.
  • Identify, research, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual and institutional prospects and donors
  • Serve as an active prospect identifier, targeting prospects and moving donors through the donor pyramid into the next giving level.
  • Identify grant funding opportunities. Write grants with ED and provide reporting.
  • Design all fundraising materials.
  • Integrates technology into all aspects of the fundraising process as an essential tool to save time and maximize resources and as an exciting opportunity to reach donors beyond the traditional fundraising avenues.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and report on revenues, expenses, goals, and timelines associated with fundraising strategies.
  • Effectively manage all aspects of our CRM – Little Green Light.
  • Assure accurate and complete records of all communications with donors.
  • Meaningfully acknowledge, volunteers, donors, and other stakeholders
  • Create and co-lead a NNC Development Committee

Communications (Effective, Engaging, and Innovative)

With the development and communications assistant:

  • Create a comprehensive plan that keeps supporters informed through comprehensive and timely communications and inspires them to support NNC’s mission.
  • Execute the development and implementation of social media marketing, public and media relations, website content, communication/resource development materials and brand management to drive awareness of NNC’s objectives and activities with the aim of expanding community awareness and helping drive donations.
  • Serve as a community outreach ambassador to NNC by attending community events, speaking, tabling, etc.
  • Create/design engaging content
  • Engaging followers and acquiring new ones on social media accounts
  • Maintaining website by ensuring content is accurate and up-to-date.
  • Write newsletter & blog posts
  • Write and distribute press releases

Other

  • Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and demonstrated understanding of how issues such as race, ethnicity, color, national origin, socio-economic class, perception of disabilities and/or other areas of implicit bias in the larger culture can shape, distort, and harm.


QAULIFICATIONS

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent life experience
  • At least 3-5+ years of proven experience in a similar role
  • Comprehensive knowledge of nonprofit fundraising and communication
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and other software
  • Experience maintaining a donor database- Little Green Light is preferred but not mandatory
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be an effective public speaker and presenter


LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Valid North Carolina driver's license
  • Pass a criminal background check (NNC may make exceptions)
  • References

COMPENSATION

100% medical, dental and vision insurance. 401K, life insurance, 3 weeks PTO to start, 10 paid holidays, health and wellness benefit, FSA, professional development allotment. $75,000 - $85,000 per year.

APPLICATION PROCESS 

No calls or visits. Email resume and cover letter to director@nourishnc.org. Resumes will not be reviewed until June 1st. The position will remain open and posted until filled.

Development Associate

Organization: Saint Francis- Manchester

Date Posted: May 17, 2026

Founded in 1973 by the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, Saint Francis-Manchester has been a sanctuary of compassionate care for older adults with limited financial means.  As a licensed, assisted living facility, we welcome people of all races, religions, national origins and economic status. 

Summary/Objective

The Development Associate is a proactive, detail-driven professional who supports all aspects of database management, gift processing, and fundraising operations. This role ensures accurate, timely donor data, excellent donor service, and smooth administrative support for fundraising campaigns, events, and grant activities—enabling the organization to build strong donor relationships and achieve revenue goals.

  • Classification: Salaried, Full time, exempt 
  • Reports to: The Annual Fund and Grants Manager

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage daily donor communications across phone, email, website inquiries, postal mail, and in-person contacts; respond promptly and professionally.
  • Accurately enter and reconcile gifts, pledges, recurring donations, event registrations, and attendance in the donor database within established timelines.
  • Verify data quality, resolve discrepancies, research issues in financial and database systems, and escalate unresolved items to the Annual Fund and Grants Manager.
  • Support in-kind donations programs by recording in-kind gifts and preparing acknowledgements. 
  • Work with the Business Office to ensure monthly reconciliation between departments. 
  • Maintain and update donor demographic and contact information; tag and segment records to support targeted solicitations and stewardship.
  • Support development workflows: prepare mailing lists, generate acknowledgment letters and tax receipts, and assist with donor cultivation materials and campaign communications.
  • Provide general administrative support to the Development Team, including but not limited to typing, photocopying, scanning, filing, running errands (which require driving), ordering supplies, tracking expenses and scheduling meetings. 
  • Provide administrative support for grant preparations (document collation, tracking deadlines, and internal coordination) as directed.
  • Assist with planning and on-site coordination for fundraising and stewardship events; attend occasional evenings and weekends as required.
  • Perform additional duties assigned to support the Development and Marketing goals in the strategic plan.

Essential Functions

  • Timely, error-free donor entry and reconciliation.
  • Accurate gift and pledge coding consistent with organizational policies and timelines.
  • Weekly deposit processing and financial documentation for accounting.
  • Routine reporting and data pull for development and finance.
  • Problem-solving and research using various database applications.

 

Required Qualifications

  • 1–3 years’ experience in nonprofit development, donor services, or related fundraising operations.
  • Associate’s or BA in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, or related field preferred.
  • Strong competency with donor database management system(s) (experience with Donor Perfect preferred).
  • Proficient with MS Office (Excel), email systems, and comfortable learning new database and CRM tools.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a customer-service orientation.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability, follow-through, and confidentiality with donor information.
  • Maintain a valid driver’s license with a good 3-year driving history. 
  • Ability to practice discretion and confidentiality regarding all information inherent in the day-to-day operations of the development office and other administrative offices. 
  • Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends for events.

Salary Range

$50-60K based on experience.  Good benefits, including health, PTO and retirement. 

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to cheinen@saintfrancisrva.org