Development Manager

Core Responsibilities

•   Individual Giving Campaign Ownership:
•   Lead and execute annual and seasonal individual giving campaigns
•   Develop appeal strategies in collaboration with the Communications team
•   Track performance metrics including retention, renewal, and growth
•   Maintain clear visibility into individual donor pipeline and revenue trends
•   Donor Stewardship & Relationship Management:
•   Oversee and manage FORCE Detroit’s stewardship program
•   Serve as primary point of contact for individual donors across all giving levels
•   Ensure timely acknowledgments, thank-you letters, and follow-up communications
•   Maintain structured stewardship calendar and donor touchpoints
•   Support cultivation efforts for mid-level and major donor

•   Grant & Institutional Support:
•   Coordinate grant submissions, reporting, and compliance timelines
•   Prepare briefing materials for funder meetings
•   Maintain accurate CRM data and revenue tracking systems
•   Revenue Infrastructure:
•   Support fundraising efforts aligned with a $4.5M+ organizational budget
•   Provide monthly internal revenue and pipeline reports

Qualifications

•   3–5 years of nonprofit development experience
•   Demonstrated experience managing individual giving campaigns and donor stewardship
•   Strong professional communication and writing skills
•   CRM and donor database experience required
•   Exceptional organization and attention to detail
•   Commitment to racial equity and community-led solutions
•   Bachelor’s degree: Nonprofit Management or similar

Success in First 6 Months

•   Fully operational individual giving campaign
•   Structured stewardship system with timely donor responses
•   Clear reporting and visibility into donor pipeline performance

How to Apply

Email Resume, 3 references and CV  yo careers@forcedetroit.org