Development Manager

Description

Turn Passion Into Impact — Join Our Team as Development Manager! 

Do you thrive on building relationships, inspiring others, and creating meaningful community impact? Are you energized by connecting people to a mission that changes lives? The Canopy Village Foundation is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven Development Manager to help grow support for the children, youth, and families we serve.

This is more than a fundraising role—it's an opportunity to be a storyteller, community builder, event planner, volunteer champion, and advocate for a mission that matters. You'll play a vital role in securing resources, engaging donors, coordinating events, managing grants, and inspiring others to invest in the future of our community.

What You'll Do:
• Build and strengthen relationships with donors, volunteers, and community partners
• Manage grant processes, reporting, and funding opportunities
• Coordinate and oversee fundraising and community engagement events
• Develop engaging social media and communication strategies
• Lead and grow volunteer recruitment and engagement efforts
• Share the mission, impact, and needs of the organization in a compelling and inspiring way

What We're Looking For:
• A confident communicator and relationship-builder
• Someone who is self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently
• A professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• Strong project management, diplomacy, and networking skills
• A passionate advocate who can inspire others to support meaningful change

Why Canopy Village Foundation?
Every relationship you build, every event you coordinate, every grant you secure, and every volunteer you engage helps create brighter futures for children and families. If you're looking for a career where your work directly fuels hope, healing, and opportunity, we invite you to join our village.

Bring your passion. Build connections. Create impact. Join Canopy Village Foundation. 

Requirements

Education/Training/Experience:

•  Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
•  Must be 21 years of age.
• Two years of related experience required.
• Thorough understanding of fundraising fundamentals.
• Proven track record of increasing fundraising revenue and growing donor engagements.
• Experience with professional social media management.
• Maintain attention to details.
• Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent diplomatic skills.
• Ability to organize and establish objectives and priorities in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experienced and/or willing to learn the adopted donor CRM for all tracking of all donor relations, including but not limited to grant timelines, donor notes, fundraising campaigns, communication, etc.
• Positive and professional communication skills.
• Strong organization and writing skills.
• Positive team member skills.
• Means and capacity to perform job-related duties with personal vehicle and cell phone.

Licensures/Certifications:

• First Aid/CPR certified preferred
• Hold a valid driver’s license 
• DHW Criminal Fingerprinting and Background Enhanced Certification
• Clearance with the National Sex Offender Registry