Development Manager

Blue Star Families

. Provide administrative support to the Development Department while learning and performing core fundraising processes and tasks .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $56,000 - $71,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in administrative support, fundraising processes, and donor management, with strong capabilities in research, communication, and collaboration. Familiarity with tools like Salesforce, Google Suite, and Canva enhances effectiveness in managing donor interactions and reporting.

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Fundraising ExperienceSalesforce ProficiencyGoogle Suite ProficiencyStrong Research SkillsExcellent Written And Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Fundraising ProcessesRecord ManagementNote-TakingSchedulingGrant WritingStewardship ReportingDonor CultivationTask ManagementEvent PlanningData Integrity

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailAdaptabilityTeamworkEffective CommunicationQuick Learning

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceGoogle SuiteCanvaHiveGoogle Calendar

Industry Keywords

Military CommunityMembership-Driven OrganizationsVirtual EnvironmentCorporate DonorsFoundation Donors

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative support to the Development Department while learning and performing core fundraising processes and tasks
Create and update Salesforce records to capture donor interactions and opportunities and maintain donor data integrity
Take comprehensive meeting notes using AI or other tools and manage follow-up actions
Manage appointments and schedules using Google Calendar
Track and create stewardship reports for corporate and foundation donors
Backstop Development Team interactions with the Finance Department
Use Google Suite and Google Drive to create, edit, and save Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Use Hive to manage tasks and collaborate with colleagues and teams
Design donor reports using Canva
Conduct fundraising research, prospecting, grant writing, donor cultivation, and stewardship
Support special-event planning, particularly invitation-list maintenance
Draft emails, memos, flyers, letters of intent, proposals, and reports
Research private and public funding prospects
Maintain the department meeting calendar and agenda
Provide updates at department meetings
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-4 years of related sales or fundraising experience
Bachelor's degree in marketing, social work, English, communications, management, public relations, or commensurate experience
Experience managing administrative tasks, including record management, note-taking, and scheduling
Proficiency in Google Suite, Canva, Salesforce, and Hive, or ability to quickly learn and master these tools
Strong research skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to varied tasks and challenges in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work and communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds and foster collegial teamwork
Experience working in a virtual environment
Ability to travel overnight several times per year for staff offsites, planning retreats, and company-wide events; participation is required
May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary
Familiarity with the military community (desired)
Familiarity with membership-driven organizations (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mission-driven work supporting military service members and their families
Flexible work options (remote, or hybrid depending on the role)
Competitive salary
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Communications allowance
Professional development and career growth opportunities
PCS leave for Active Duty military spouses