Development Manager (Grants and Annual Giving)
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Position: 1.0 FTE – 40 hours per week
Supervision Received: Executive Director
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 annually
Benefits: Health Insurance, Generous PTO, Phone Stipend
Location: Office or Hybrid
Position Overview:
The Development Manager (Grants & Annual Giving) plays a key role in sustaining and growing the resources that make our survivor-centered services possible. As our organization’s dedicated development staff member, the Development Manager has primary responsibility for grant writing and management and for the development and execution of our annual giving campaign. The Development Manager works closely with the Executive Director and program leadership to align fundraising priorities with organizational goals and receives their support in devising strategies, relationship-building and gathering program and financial information needed for proposals and reports.
This role is well-suited to a development professional who is both strategic and hands-on. In a small, collaborative organization, the Development Manager manages multiple priorities, meets firm deadlines, and translates our work and its aims into clear, compelling fundraising narratives. The position requires strong writing skills and attention to detail as well as a commitment to equity, survivor-centered approaches and ethical fundraising.
Foundation funding is currently this role’s primary focus; the Development Manager will be responsible for raising approximately $500,000–$600,000 annually through grants. However, the position is open to evolution as we grow our donor base and work toward a more balanced mix of grant and individual giving, offering opportunities to deepen donor relations and annual giving work over time.
If you are motivated by mission-driven work and want to use your development skills to make a profound impact on survivors’ lives and on long-term community change, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
General
● Learn and maintain understanding of JC SART’s history, objectives, programs and financial needs.
● Keep current with program operations and accomplishments.
Strategy & Collaboration
● Work closely with the Executive Director to develop and implement a comprehensive development plan, encompassing grants, donors and annual giving.
● Assist with development-related planning, budgeting, and evaluation. ● Assess organizational capacity to handle grant compliance requirements; advise on program goals; and offer input to leadership on long-term funding sustainability.
Grant Writing and Management (80%)
● Identify promising grant opportunities (governmental and non-governmental) at the local, state, regional and national level.
● Develop an application schedule and strategies to secure $500,000 - $600,000 annually for yearly operations and special projects.
● Work with Executive Director and program staff to develop persuasive, relevant and attainable outcomes and accurate grant project budgets.
● Write and submit grant applications, meeting deadline and submission requirements. ● Monitor grant compliance and project progress; write and submit progress and final grant reports.
Donor-related activities (20%)
● With the Executive Director, devise donor and annual giving strategies. ● Write donor letters, emails and informational materials for current and prospective donors. ● Manage and run the annual appeal campaign.
● Maintain donor CRM (Little Green Light), including processing donor gift entries and ensuring prompt donor acknowledgements.
● Analyze donor data and track campaign success.
● Identify potential major gift prospects for the Executive Director and steward existing supporters.
● Identify potential new donors to help grow the donor base.
This role focuses on core development functions and is not expected to absorb unrelated administrative or program responsibilities.
Special Hours Requirements:
● Hours are flexible. Sometimes concurrent grant deadlines require periods of supplemental
evening/weekend work. We value flexibility and work–life balance and are committed to creating a sustainable, supportive work environment. Taking comp time is strongly encouraged.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
We recognize that people bring experience in different ways. If you meet many—but not all—of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
● At least 5 years of relevant experience with fundraising or nonprofit development (grant writing experience, especially including some state/government grants, is strongly preferred), or an equivalent combination of experience and demonstrated success.
● A proven track record of success in obtaining funding from diverse sources, including federal/state grantors, family/private/corporate foundations and individual donors. ● Fluent, compelling and persuasive writing that can connect effectively with a wide variety of audiences.
● Strong attention to detail and time management.
● Excellent strategic thinking and research skills.
● Ability to manage and meet multiple deadlines.
● Understanding of evaluation methods and budgeting.
● Ability to accurately interpret and follow related Federal, State and private foundation regulations and grant requirements.
● Comfort using data analytics to inform project design and convey program/project impact.
● A thoughtful understanding of AI’s usefulness, limitations, and risks, particularly in ethical writing and data use.
● Proficiency with basic software programs (Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Google Docs) and a donor CRM.
● Discretion when handling sensitive information and ongoing care to protect and respect survivors’ privacy and safety.
● Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small-team environment. ● Ability to understand, respect and work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
● Experience with human services/health equity organizations, grants and grantors. ● Demonstrated experience in nurturing a portfolio of donors.
● Knowledge of local and/or regional funders.
● Knowledge of issues related to gender-based violence and trauma-informed care.
● A demonstrated commitment to social justice in work or volunteer activities.
Appreciated Extras:
● Professional certifications.
● Interest in learning additional donor-management technologies.
● Familiarity with a basic graphic design platform like Canva to help enliven donor materials.
About Jackson County SART:
We formed in 2004 to radically reshape care for survivors of sexual violence and help support their healing. Our innovative programs have helped drive change across the state while providing free, life-saving services to survivors in Jackson and Josephine Counties, as well as to survivors who come to us from outside the region.
Survivors receive 24/7 skilled, compassionate care from specially-trained Forensic Nurse Examiners, along with ongoing emotional support and assistance accessing such critical resources as safe housing and counseling. In 2025, we expanded our immediate care to include domestic violence survivors, addressing a major gap in state and local DV services.
We are also deeply committed to preventing gender-based violence before it begins. Our K–12 healthy relationships program reaches thousands of Jackson County students and parents each year. We also offer community education and partner with local businesses interested in building harassment-free workplaces.
We are a small, supportive, close-knit team, and we welcome your expertise, your commitment and your passion.
How to apply:
Email a resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ashland, OR 97520
