Development Manager

The Deamer Group is proud to partner with Black Women for Wellness in their search for a Development Manager. This is a full-time opportunity located in Los Angeles, CA. Please read the full job description below. To apply well-qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter.

Black Women for Wellness is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing policies and electing leaders who improve the health, well-being, and quality of life of Black women, girls, and gender expansive people.

Our work moves public policy forward, elects leaders who prioritize Black women's needs, shifts, culture through media, and storytelling, and empowers community members to engage in the fight for equity and justice. Through organizing, advocacy, coalition building, and civic engagement, we are building political power that creates lasting systems change.

Position Summary

The Development Manager supports the growth and sustainability of Black Women for Wellness by managing core fundraising activities, donor and funder relationships, grant processes, and development operations. This role coordinates institutional and individual giving efforts, supports donor cultivation and stewardship, and helps ensure fundraising activities are organized, timely, and aligned with organizational priorities.

Working closely with development leadership and teams across the organization, the Development Manager helps translate BWW's programs, impact, and priorities into compelling funding opportunities and maintains the systems and relationships that support a strong development function.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Manage a portfolio of foundation, corporate, and institutional funders, researching prospects and identifying opportunities aligned with BWW's mission and programmatic priorities.

• Draft, coordinate, and submit letters of inquiry, grant proposals, applications, reports, and other funder materials, partnering with program and finance staff to gather accurate narratives, outcomes, budgets, and financial information.

• Maintain a comprehensive calendar of grant deadlines, reporting requirements, renewals, and funder commitments, tracking deliverables, and ensuring internal teams are informed of relevant requirements.

• Support the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors, developing strategies to deepen supporter engagement and re-engage lapsed donors.

• Coordinate donor acknowledgments, updates, and relationship touchpoints, maintaining consistent communication and creating meaningful opportunities for engagement with BWW's work.

• Partner with development and organizational leadership to prepare for donor and funder meetings and cultivation activities and coordinate timely follow-up communications.

• Coordinate annual giving campaigns, appeals, and digital, mail, and event-based fundraising initiatives, developing timelines, work plans, and project management systems for effective execution.

• Track and evaluate campaign performance, providing progress updates toward established goals and identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Maintain accurate donor, funder, prospect, and gift information in BWW's development systems, managing gift tracking, records, prospect pipelines, and supporting documentation.

• Monitor data quality, resolve incomplete, duplicate, or inconsistent records, and maintain confidentiality and appropriate stewardship of donor and funder information.

• Produce routine fundraising reports, dashboards, and revenue tracking for development leadership.

• Develop clear, compelling, and respectful funder and donor communications, including donor updates, impact reports, cases for support, and presentations, tailored to different audiences while reflecting BWW's mission, voice, and consistent messaging.

• Partner with program and communications staff to gather stories, outcomes, and program information and to develop fundraising messages and campaign materials.

• Coordinate donor cultivation events, funder briefings, and community engagement opportunities, managing timelines, invitations, materials, logistics, and coordination with staff, vendors, and organizational leaders.

• Track event participation, support post-event stewardship, evaluate event effectiveness, and identify opportunities to connect donors and funders more deeply with BWW's mission and work.

• Collaborate with programs, finance, communications, policy, and organizational leadership to align fundraising with organizational priorities and contribute development information to planning, reporting, and cross-functional initiatives.

• Serve as a reliable development resource for staff on funder and donor processes, ensuring grant and donor commitments are clearly communicated and supporting onboarding and training for staff who contribute to development.

• Maintain organized development workflows, calendars, templates, and standard operating procedures, tracking multiple projects and deadlines and identifying ways to improve processes, documentation, and efficiency.

• Coordinate work with consultants, vendors, volunteers, and other development partners, and contribute to a collaborative, accountable, and responsive team culture.

• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of BWW's mission and organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, philanthropy, grant management, or a related field.

• Strong experience in grant writing, proposal development, and institutional funder reporting, including the ability to interpret programmatic and financial information for proposals, reports, and donor communications.

• Experience supporting individual donor cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising campaigns.

• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to develop clear, persuasive, and accurate fundraising materials.

• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors, funders, colleagues, and external partners.

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple funding opportunities and deadlines simultaneously with careful attention to detail and follow-through.

• Experience maintaining donor, funder, prospect, and gift information in a CRM or development database.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments, exercising sound judgment and discretion with confidential donor and organizational information.

• Commitment to health equity, racial justice, gender justice, reproductive justice, and community-centered work.

Valued and Preferred Experience

• Development experience in a community-based, public health, advocacy, or social justice organization, particularly supporting programs focused on Black women and girls, health equity, or reproductive justice.

• Familiarity with the philanthropic landscape in Los Angeles County and/or California.

• Experience managing a portfolio of foundation or institutional funders, including grant budgets, restricted funding, and compliance requirements.

• Experience strengthening development systems and processes within a growing organization.

• CFRE certification or candidacy, another relevant fundraising credential, or an advanced degree in nonprofit management, philanthropy, public administration, communications, or a related field.

Community Accountability - We honor our commitments to one another, our partners, and our community. We take ownership of our work, communicate with transparency, and follow through because our collective impact depends on each of us showing up with care and accountability.

Excellence in Action - We bring intention, consistency, and care to everything we do. We strive for high-quality work, embrace learning, and continuously strengthen our skills, so our programs, advocacy, and service reflect the excellence our community deserves.

Respectful Relationships - We cultivate trust by communicating with honesty, kindness, and respect. We address challenges directly, protect one another's dignity, avoid gossip and divisive behavior, and contribute to a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Collaboration for Collective Impact - We recognize that lasting change happens together. We value diverse perspectives, share knowledge generously, support one another across teams, and work in partnership to advance our mission and strengthen our community.

Mission-Centered Leadership - Regardless of title, we lead with integrity, courage, and a deep commitment to justice. We make decisions that reflect our values, center the well-being of Black women and girls, and contribute to building healthier, more equitable communities.

Black Women for Wellness is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, reproductive health decision-making, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local laws.

If you need reasonable accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please contact BWWHR@thedeamergroup.com

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We review every resume that is received. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to every candidate. It usually takes one to two weeks for us to review your application. All applications will remain on file for consideration for future opportunities. Thank you in advance for your application!

The Deamer Group is an equal opportunity employer with a goal of recruiting a diverse workforce to meet the hiring needs of our clients.