Development Manager

About EWS Extreme Weather Survivors (EWS) is a nationwide community of people directly impacted by disasters like wildfires, floods, extreme heat, deadly air pollution, drought, and hurricanes. The community provides a space for survivors to support and learn from one another while empowering them to advocate for systemic solutions to prevent these disasters from affecting more families and communities. About the Role We are seeking a highly organized and mission-driven Development Manager to serve as the operational backbone of our fundraising team. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Development and Political Strategy, this role is critical for building the systems that allow us to scale our impact. While this position is operations/administration-heavy, it requires a fundraiser's heart and a deep commitment to disaster recovery and climate advocacy. The Development Manager will excel at managing the "behind-the-scenes" engine of the department, from database integrity to prospect research, while also engaging in core fundraising activities. This is an execution-focused role perfect for someone with significant experience who combines a fundraiser's heart with a love for data and process. You'll serve as the operational backbone connecting generous supporters with the resources necessary to empower survivors to share their stories and advocate for change. Core Responsibilities Development Operations & Data Integrity Database Management: Own the organization and upkeep of the donor CRM, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all donor data. Manage segmentation, tagging, and pipeline health to support data-driven decision-making. Gift Processing & Finance: Oversee the fulfillment of memberships and donations., Submit receipts, track credit card activity, and reconcile revenue with the Finance Department to ensure compliance. Moves Management: Establish and execute procedures to monitor donor interactions, take notes during meetings, and carry out follow-up tasks to guarantee that no relationship is overlooked. Reporting: Create and maintain dashboards that provide a clear snapshot of fundraising metrics (e.g., retention rates, average gift size) to inform strategy. Fundraising, Stewardship & Research Prospect Research: Conduct deep research to maintain a pipeline of individual and institutional funders by leveraging wealth screening and analyzing giving patterns. Donor Stewardship: Assist with donor stewardship activities. Coordinate the execution of mailings and digital appeals, ensuring timely and meaningful acknowledgment of all gifts. Solicitation Support: Prepare solicitor packets and briefings for leadership. Draft high-quality correspondence and support the creation of pitch decks and proposals. Member-Centric Approach: Apply the same empathy and authenticity that defines our community work to our donor relationships, ensuring supporters feel meaningfully connected to the survivor community they make possible. Annual Report: Alongside VP Development and Political Strategy, culminate the yearly accomplishments, draft, and deliver final product of yearly Annual Report Logistics & Cross-Functional Support Event Logistics: Assist with logistics for fundraising activities, receptions, and virtual events, including invitation creation and attendance tracking. Administrative Excellence: Schedule and calendar meetings for the Development team, send agendas, and manage general office duties as assigned. Internal Collaboration: Act as a liaison to the Communications and Program teams to gather impact stories and data that fuel fundraising appeals. Qualifications & Experience Required 5+ years of experience in development operations, fundraising, or a related role. Operational Expertise: Strong facility with database management and a genuine enthusiasm for building efficient systems. Fundraising Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of the donor lifecycle, from acquisition to stewardship, with experience supporting major giving or annual fund programs. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to draft professional donor correspondence. Project Management: Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive. The candidate must possess the ability to work in a high-pressure environment and effectively balance competing demands and priorities. Mission Alignment: You must demonstrate a genuine care for the environment and a desire to address the crisis of disaster recovery and climate change. Highly Desired Experience with wealth screening tools such as iWave and WealthEngine is highly desired. Experience helping a nonprofit scale its individual giving program. A true big-hearted collaborator, this work requires partnership, a willingness to engage deeply, and a commitment to actively champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles to ensure the EWS community is inclusive and equitable for all survivors. Demonstrate emotional intelligence, as this work involves connecting donors to stories and situations that are traumatic and deeply personal. Candidates should be able to demonstrate comfort navigating these emotional complexities while maintaining the empathetic, member-centric approach that defines EWS's relationship with both survivors and supporters. Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this role is between $75,000 and $90,000 per year. EWS offers a generous benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, PTO, a 401(k) match, education assistance, and more. This position offers remote flexibility within the continental United States, with occasional travel required for donor meetings, events, and team gatherings. Equal Opportunity EWS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in staff. People of color, LGBTQIA individuals, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To Apply Please complete the following form and include your resume and one-page cover letter explaining your interest in the role and how it aligns with the position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For best consideration, please submit your application by Friday, November 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST.