Development Manager

Development Manager

CLIMB Fund South Carolina

CLIMB Fund is seeking a Development Manager to lead and support fundraising grant development communications marketing and community outreach. This hands-on role will build relationships with funders and community partners manage the development pipeline and CRM coordinate fundraising initiatives and support CLIMB Funds goal of raising $10 million in working capital.

The ideal candidate brings 5 years of relevant experience strong grant writing and fundraising skills excellent communication and organizational abilities and a commitment to CLIMB Funds mission and the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and pursue grants donations corporate support and community partnerships.

Research write and coordinate grant proposals applications reports and fundraising materials.

Build and maintain relationships with funders donors and community partners.

Support capital development efforts including EQ2 and strategic funding partnerships.

Manage the development pipeline CRM deadlines deliverables and follow-up.

Coordinate fundraising community-impact events marketing media and communications.

Track and report on fundraising development outreach and social media goals.

Coordinate development and communications projects across the organization.

Maintain accurate and confidential donor funder client and organizational records.

Support organizational policies procedures and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree preferred.

5 years of experience in nonprofit development fundraising grant writing communications marketing or a related field.

Demonstrated grant writing and fundraising experience.

Strong written verbal interpersonal organizational and project management skills.

Experience with marketing digital communications CRM systems and Microsoft Office.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while working independently and collaboratively.

Strong attention to detail discretion integrity and commitment to CLIMB Funds mission.

Graphic design experience preferred.