Development Manager – Stewardship

NPower

. Develop and manage a stewardship program for NPower’s funders, with touchpoints matched to each partner’s giving level and interests .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in donor stewardship and grants management, with a strong focus on effective communication and data analysis to enhance funder engagement. Proficient in utilizing Salesforce for tracking and reporting, alongside advanced Excel skills for data management.

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Donor StewardshipSalesforce CRMData AnalysisClear WritingNonprofit Development Operations

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Hard Skills

Grants ManagementData Entry StandardsReport BuildingDashboard CreationExcel FormulasPivot TablesFunder ReportingCommunication CoordinationContent DraftingRecognition Tracking

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborationAttention to DetailJudgment in Research

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceExcelAI Tools

Industry Keywords

NonprofitFunder EngagementWorkforce DevelopmentEducationVeterans' ServicesEconomic Mobility

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and manage a stewardship program for NPower’s funders, with touchpoints matched to each partner’s giving level and interests
Lead donation and grant acknowledgment processes, including drafting thank-you cards and formal acknowledgment letters
Own donor communications from content gathering through approval and delivery, including regular funder updates on NPower news, student outcomes, events, and milestones
Support front-line fundraisers with tailored funder communications, briefing materials, and follow-up
Manage funder recognition activities across the NPower website, annual report, and social media
Coordinate donor recognition articles and press releases with the Marketing team
Track recognition commitments in Salesforce
Maintain accurate funder, gift, and grant records, including terms, deliverables, deadlines, and recognition commitments
Build and maintain reports and dashboards on funder engagement and stewardship activity
Analyze partner and program data to inform stewardship priorities and cultivation strategy
Track funder reporting requirements and deadlines
Gather program, outcome, and financial data to support funder reports
Identify funder priorities and use them to shape reports and ongoing communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years in nonprofit development operations, donor stewardship, grants management, or a similar role
Hands-on experience with Salesforce or a comparable CRM, including data entry standards, reports, and dashboards
Working Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and reconciling data against source documents
Clear, accurate writing for external audiences, with samples of donor or partner communications required
Experience coordinating information across Program, Finance, and Communications teams
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Preferred: Experience stewarding corporate or foundation partners at the six- and seven-figure level
Preferred: Familiarity with workforce development, education, veterans’ services, or economic mobility
Preferred: Comfort using AI tools for research and drafting, with strong judgment in verifying accuracy