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Clean Water Action · 3 months ago

Development Manager | Hybrid in Boston, MA

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Clean Water Action is a national, grassroots environmental organization focused on protecting the environment and public health. They are seeking a full-time hybrid Development Manager to enhance their fundraising program, cultivate donor relationships, and secure foundation support for statewide initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement annual and multi-year fundraising plans with the State Director

Manage cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of Massachusetts donors, including house parties, meetings, and communications

Track lapsed donors and identify re-engagement opportunities to support donor retention

Research, write, and submit proposals to foundations and funders

Maintain Massachusetts grant calendar, deadlines, and reporting requirements

Partner with the national finance team on grant allocations, reporting, and compliance

Manage pass-through grant partnerships unique to Massachusetts

Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns, including appeals, donor phone banks, and stewardship activities

Collaborate with program staff to integrate donor recruitment into programmatic work

Partner with communications staff to design digital fundraising campaigns and donor engagement messaging

Serve as liaison with the national development team to align systems, updates, and strategies

Use Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge and Engaging Networks for donor tracking and engagement

Produce donor-facing materials, impact reports, and fundraising collateral with communications staff and the State Director

Coordinate with Massachusetts program staff on fundraising tasks, including grant narratives, research, data for reports, funder engagement, and supporting donor phone banks and campaigns

Manage the Massachusetts development budget in coordination with the State Director and finance staff

Track campaign performance, pledges, and contributions, collaborating on strategy and adjustments

Ensure proper coding of Massachusetts grants and donor contributions in financial systems

Serve as thought partner to the State Director in setting and evaluating fundraising goals, analyzing performance, and ensuring strong donor stewardship strategies

Qualification

Fundraising experienceGrant writingDonor cultivationCRM systemsEvent fundraisingRacial justice commitmentCommunication skillsProject managementOrganizational skills

Required

Five to seven years of fundraising and development experience, preferably in the nonprofit or environmental sector

Demonstrated success in foundation fundraising, individual donor cultivation, and event fundraising

Strong grant writing and management experience, including compliance and reporting

Experience managing donor portfolios, fundraising campaigns, and CRM systems (experience with Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge and Engaging Networks preferred)

Familiarity with fundraising and compliance distinctions between 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations, with the ability to design aligned donor engagement and grant strategies

Commitment to racial justice, equity, and inclusion, with experience working across diverse communities

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

Strong organizational, budgeting, and project management skills

Ability to craft compelling stories, persuasive messaging, and creative approaches to inspire values-aligned donors and funders

Skilled in project design and management, with the ability to create clear plans and execute effectively

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a dynamic team environment

This role follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office expectations a few times per month and in-person events a few times per quarter

Applicants must reside in Boston, MA or within a commutable distance from other New England states