Seeking an experienced Development Manager to join our team!

by Rosie the Riveter Trust March 18, 2025

Development Manager

We seek a dynamic person to join our team as a Development Manager. The ideal candidate is a people-oriented professional with a positive attitude, strong organizational skills, and a proactive mindset. This role requires exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, interpersonal relationship building skills, and proven database management experience. This role requires on-site presence and direct team collaboration; remote work and consulting arrangements are not available.

Rosie the Riveter Trust, Philanthropic Partner to a Unique National Park

Rosie the Riveter Trust is the official nonprofit partner of the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, California. The Trust supports the National Park Service in preservation, accessibility, public education, and youth programs intended to learn from the ‘We Can Do It!’ spirit that energized the World War II Home Front and forever transformed American government, industry, society, and culture. By preserving history, sharing stories, and inspiring youth, the Trust and park work to highlight the history of all those who worked on the Home Front and actively expose, and inspire, modern day youth to viable and safe careers in the trades.

Duties Include:

Fundraising Strategy and Implementation

Develop and execute annual fundraising plans to meet organizational goals.

Identify and cultivate individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
Plan and manage fundraising campaigns, including online giving and direct mail appeals.
Coordinate special events such as annual galas, donor appreciation events, and community outreach activities.

Grant Writing and Management

Oversee research and grant writing proposals to secure funding from private, corporate, and government sources.
Manage grant reporting, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and deadlines.

Donor Relations and Stewardship

Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors.

Create donor acknowledgment letters, reports, and recognition materials.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records using a donor management database.

Marketing and Communications
- Collaborate with the team to develop marketing materials, newsletters, and annual reports.

Contribute to social media and digital marketing efforts to promote fundraising campaigns and events.
Represent the organization at community events and networking opportunities.

Team Collaboration

Work closely with the Executive Director, Communications and Marketing Manager, other staff, and board members to identify and cultivate funding opportunities.

Assist in volunteer engagement and management efforts.
Contribute to strategic planning and organizational development.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or related.
Strong writing, editing, and spoken communication skills.
Proficiency in donor database systems, Google Drive, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated success in securing individual, foundation, and corporate gifts or grants.
Experience organizing fundraising events and managing budgets.
Enthusiasm for the mission of Rosie the Riveter Trust, American WWII history, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Compensation and Benefits:

This is a full-time management-level exempt position. Salary will be based on experience. Benefits include:

Hybrid work arrangement
Medical healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays

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To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to the executive director, Sarah Pritchard at sarah@rosietheriveter.org using the subject line “Development Manager Application.” Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.