Non-Profit Development Manager

The Development Manager is accountable for the revenue, volunteer management, and planned activities for volunteer chapter communities in San Francisco, Seattle, and Oregon. The Foundation chapter network brings people together across the country to join in fighting blinding retinal diseases. Our chapters focus on three key areas : revenue, resources, and education.

This position is the “face” of our organization, the first point-of-contact for our chapter members and business leaders within their communities. Our Development Managers forge strong relationships with individuals and organizations, raise funds, provide information about local resources, and share scientific advancements that assist individuals through their personal journey.

This role involves managing relationships, developing fundraising strategies, and coordinating fundraising events to achieve revenue goals for the chapter communities. The Development Manager will collaborate with various internal teams and external volunteers to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and to leverage local strategies.

Primary Responsibilities

The following are representative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not meant to be an all-inclusive list :

Fundraising

• Develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies to surpass the previous year’s financial achievements
• Strengthen ties with corporate sponsors, volunteer committee members, event attendees, and honorees to secure sponsorships and sustained support
• Lead, engage in and contribute to event committee meetings, ensuring successful coordination implementation of events
• Proactively seek and connect with potential contributors for various organizational initiatives and campaigns
• Partner with internal VisionWalk and Special Event teams to plan and execute significant events that meet or surpass fundraising goals and exemplify best practices
• Establish and nurture a network of community relationships, representing the Foundation and uncovering new support opportunities

Volunteer Leadership Engagement

Administrative / Operational

Essential Qualifications Include

Position Specifics

Work Environment : Work from home officewith frequent travel within communities and occasional travel for trainings, and meetings

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