Development Manager

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Breakthrough T1D. We are currently looking for a Development Manager in Louisville, KY.

This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact fundraising initiatives that directly fuel life-changing research and advocacy. You’ll work with passionate volunteers, corporate partners, and donors to grow engagement and revenue through signature events and community outreach. With a focus on building lasting relationships, you will create meaningful connections that inspire generosity and drive measurable results. The position combines strategic planning with hands-on event execution, offering a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. You’ll play a central role in expanding regional programs and strengthening community presence, all while advancing a mission that changes lives. This is a remote role with local travel and occasional visits to Indianapolis for meetings and training.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and execute revenue growth plans for assigned fundraising events, ensuring year-over-year increases in participation and donations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and community partners, with a focus on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Recruit, engage, and manage volunteer leaders and committees to drive event success and deepen community impact.
• Secure and retain corporate teams, table hosts, gala guests, and mid-level donors, implementing tailored engagement strategies to maximize giving.
• Design and host cultivation activities and audience development initiatives to inspire ongoing donor involvement.
• Represent the mission at community events, building awareness and fostering support for programs and initiatives.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and key performance metrics for assigned events while ensuring alignment with organizational strategies.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of successful fundraising experience, preferably in large-scale events such as walks or galas, with proven revenue responsibilities over $500k.
• Strong track record in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, with the ability to grow both corporate and individual pipelines.
• Experience engaging and motivating volunteer leaders and committees.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of inspiring action and representing the mission to diverse audiences.
• Highly organized, with strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems preferred.
• College degree or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to travel locally and work evenings/weekends as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Remote work flexibility with local travel requirements.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Supportive and mission-driven team culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and paid time off.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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