Job Description

Job Overview – Development Manager (Fundraising):

Compensation: $140,000 – $160,000/year

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Development Manager (Fundraising) for our client in Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid), to drive fundraising strategy and donor engagement for a mission-focused education nonprofit. In this role, you will lead fundraising across Pennsylvania’s Tax Credit Program, major gifts, grants, corporate sponsorships, and planned giving. You will help define funding priorities, cultivate donor and partner relationships, manage events and campaigns, and oversee donor communications and marketing.

Responsibilities as the Development Manager:

• Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement strategies for tax credits, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, grants, and planned giving.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with donors, corporate partners, foundations, and key stakeholders to drive engagement.
• Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor development staff while fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment.
• Community Engagement: Plan and execute fundraising events, campaigns, webinars, and represent the organization at public events to build visibility.
• Communications & Marketing: Oversee donor communications, recognition efforts, and consistent brand messaging across all channels.
• Performance & Database Management: Track fundraising KPIs, manage donor databases (Salesforce or similar), and provide reporting on program effectiveness.

Qualifications for the Development Manager:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or a related field required (advanced degree preferred).
• Experience: 8+ years of nonprofit development experience with a strong record of meeting fundraising goals and experience with tax credit programs and major gifts.
• Technical Skills: Proficient with Salesforce or donor management software and fundraising analytics platforms.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, donor cultivation, communication, and project management skills, with a passion for education and community impact.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.

ID #45313

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