Development Manager – Stewardship

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and oversee a stewardship initiative for NPower’s funders, aligning touchpoints with each partner’s contribution level and interests.

• Direct the processes for acknowledging donations and grants, which includes crafting thank-you notes and formal acknowledgment letters.

• Manage donor communications from the initial content collection through to approval and delivery, including regular updates for funders on NPower news, student achievements, events, and significant milestones.

• Assist front-line fundraisers by providing customized funder communications, briefing documents, and follow-up support.

• Oversee funder recognition initiatives across the NPower website, annual report, and social media platforms.

• Collaborate with the Marketing team to coordinate donor recognition articles and press releases.

• Monitor recognition commitments using Salesforce.

• Ensure accurate maintenance of funder, gift, and grant records, including associated terms, deliverables, deadlines, and recognition commitments.

• Develop and sustain reports and dashboards regarding funder engagement and stewardship activities.

• Analyze partner and program data to inform stewardship priorities and strategies for cultivation.

• Keep track of funder reporting requirements and deadlines.

• Collect program, outcome, and financial data to aid in the preparation of funder reports.

• Identify funder priorities and utilize them to shape reports and ongoing communications.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in nonprofit development operations, donor stewardship, grants management, or a similar field.

• Practical experience with Salesforce or a similar CRM, including familiarity with data entry standards, reports, and dashboards.

• Proficient Excel skills, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and data reconciliation against source documents.

• Clear and precise writing for external audiences, with samples of donor or partner communications required.

• Experience in coordinating information across Program, Finance, and Communications teams.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Preferred: Experience in stewarding corporate or foundation partners at the six- and seven-figure contribution level.

• Preferred: Knowledge of workforce development, education, veterans’ services, or economic mobility.

• Preferred: Comfort with AI tools for research and drafting, demonstrating strong judgment in verifying accuracy.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Supportive and inclusive work environment.