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Job Description

Are you a strategic fundraiser who blends strong organizational skills with the power of compelling storytelling?

As our Development Manager, you will work closely with the Executive Director and the Advancement & Member Relations Manager to fuel our mission. You will drive donor engagement, grow philanthropic revenue, and elevate our profile across the community. Whether you are building major donor relationships, anchoring our grants program, or helping to plan our iconic annual Huakaʻi gala, your work will directly sustain and expand our impact.

Hours

Full-time, Monday-Friday; 8:00am - 5:00 pm

Location

Honolulu, Oahu

Pay

$70,000 a year

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the development and execution of annual fundraising plans and strategic growth initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to cultivate, steward, and expand a major donor pipeline throughout the giving lifecycle.
• Coordinate donor cultivation activities, including prospect research, development materials, fundraising appeals, and follow-up communications.
• Maintain and track donor engagement activity within donor management and CRM systems.
• Manage donor acknowledgments, stewardship reports, annual giving campaigns, and donor correspondence.
• Prepare development reports and monitor fundraising performance metrics.
• Research prospective government, corporate, and foundation funding opportunities.
• Lead the writing, preparation, and submission of grant proposals.
• Maintain grants calendars, reporting schedules, compliance documentation, and deadlines.
• Assist with grant reporting, impact narratives, and required financial documentation.
• Maintain accurate donor records, gift processing documentation, and reporting systems to ensure data integrity.
• Create and improve workflows that support sustainable fundraising operations and seamless gift processing.
• Draft compelling donor communications, fundraising appeals, impact stories, and other development-related content.
• Support planning and execution of fundraising galas and special events.
• Assist with preparation of fundraising-related communications and outreach materials.
• Support media and public relations efforts tied to fundraising initiatives.
• Serve as staff representative for development and community engagement committees.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in development, marketing, communications, or related fields, with demonstrated success meeting fundraising goals.
• Proven experience in grants management, annual campaigns, donor development, and event planning.
• Proficiency with donor management software, CRM platforms, and marketing tools.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience creating persuasive donor and marketing materials.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments and community stakeholders.
• Cultural awareness and appreciation for Hawaiʻi’s unique cultural and historical landscape.