Job Overview
NOTE: A cover letter is required for this position, and the use of AI to generate application materials for this position is not permitted.
The Development Manager, in collaboration with key team members, manages many of Transhealth’s fundraising initiatives, with a focus on donor engagement and cultivation. Transhealth has a goal of raising $1M+ in 2026 to support the delivery of gender-affirming healthcare, as well as community services, education, and advocacy to uplift the overall health and well-being of transgender and gender-diverse communities. The Development Manager reports to the Vice President of Development and External Affairs. This position is a salaried (exempt), full-time, and non-union due to manager status.
As a reflection of our values and identity as an organization created by and for a marginalized population, Transhealth’s approach to development is in many ways non-traditional. We eschew the competitive, scarcity mindset often at the core of fundraising, instead embracing a community-centered approach, seeking collaborations and partnerships with peer organizations that benefit all involved and examining all of our practices through a social justice lens. A successful Development Manager at Transhealth will be a true team player who wants to engage in and deepen our practice of community-centered, community-forward fundraising.
Objectives and Responsibilities:
- Assists in the development, implementation, and assessment of Transhealth’s fundraising strategy, core messaging, and annual fundraising plan and corresponding annual development calendar in collaboration with the VP of Development and External Affairs and key team members, ensuring alignment with overarching organizational values and goals
- Works diligently with key team members to meet annual fundraising plan goals and assure integration with other departmental calendars/plans, especially those developed by the Communications and Community Support and Engagement Teams
- Plays a leadership role in the design, marketing, and implementation of fundraising events in collaboration with key team players
- Participates actively in donor engagement and communications, including:
- Implementing Transhealth’s donation acknowledgement policies
- Participating in and/or scheduling meetings with donors and VP of Development and External Affairs
- Representing Transhealth at public-facing events through interpersonal communication and public speaking
- Co-writing, editing, and reviewing public remarks as necessary
- Updating grantors on how their grant funds are being utilized and the impact of their support (completing reports, as necessary)
- Creates and executes a cultivation plan and tracking system for high-level donors, as well as identification and stewardship of new potential high-level donors in collaboration with the VP of Development and External Affairs
- Leads the development, production, and distribution of fundraising print, digital, and web collateral and campaigns, including the annual impact report, in collaboration with the Communications Team
- Guides all aspects of Transhealth’s Development Advisory Board, including communication, coordination of meetings, Board initiatives, and maintenance of Board records
- Manages two annual appeal processes (spring and end-of-calendar-year) in collaboration with the Communications Team
- Manages the development and implementation of all development campaigns in collaboration with the VP of Development and External Affairs and the Communications Team
- Manages donor/donation records in Transhealth’s donor database / CRM (Little Green Light) in collaboration with our Finance Team, ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality, integrity, and security, pulling reports as required, and using insights from donor data to inform role- and department-level decisions
- Stays current on development trends and legislation that are likely to affect organizational funding
- Supports grant-seeking activities led by the VP of Development and External Affairs, including researching funding opportunities, (co)writing and editing proposals, developing reports; and corresponding with foundations, corporations, and government agencies, as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience with and commitment to trans and gender-diverse communities
- 2-4 years’ experience in fundraising, public relations, sales, or related experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience or education
- Communication Skills: Excellent writing and editing skills, and verbal communication skills
- Digital Savvy: Knowledge of/experience with Google Suite, donor databases / CRMs (Little Green Light experience preferred, but not required); comfortability with both inputting data and extracting data to produce various reports and/or insights; experience with content management systems a plus
- Organization and Time Management: Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment, and ability to maintain exceptional attention to detail, and prioritize and manage multiple, concurrent tasks and sometimes shifting deadlines
- Event Management Skills: Experience planning and executing mid- to large-sized events for a wide variety of audiences; fundraising event experience preferred, but not required
- Reliability: Ability to consistently perform duties to a high standard, show up on time, meet deadlines, be accountable, and be trustworthy
- Team Player: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and across different departments
- Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced and evolving organization
- Flexibility: Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and willingness to take on new assignments as opportunities arise and learn new skills as the role requires
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, propose solutions, and make data-driven and social justice-driven decisions
- Strategic Thinking: Flexible, nimble thinker; strong ability to look ahead and plan effectively, deftly anticipating, avoiding (when possible), and navigating (when not possible to avoid) roadblocks
- Professionalism: Maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive information, has experience with donor relationship management, and has the ability to “work the room”
- “Customer Service” Orientation: Comfortability engaging with a wide range of constituents, including trans, gender-diverse, and BIPOC community members
- Sense of humor a plus
Working Conditions
- Requires occasional work hours on weekends or evenings
- Hybrid role with occasional travel across the state for events or program coordination; reliable transportation is required
Hiring Timeline
- Anticipated start date (flexible) August 17, 2026
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee may be required to perform repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. There are no adverse environmental conditions expected.
Reasonable accommodations will be reviewed upon request.
Pay: $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Did you upload a cover letter?
Work Location: In person
