About the Position
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Development & Fundraising Manager leads
fundraising, donor stewardship, corporate sponsorships, fundraising campaigns, and the
grant development pipeline. The Manager collaborates with a contracted grant writer, regional
program leaders, research staff, and available external marketing support. This is a focused
part-time leadership role requiring initiative and independent prioritization.
Fundraising & Donor Engagement
• Develop and implement fundraising plans in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Cultivate and steward individual donors, strengthen recurring giving, and support annual
appeals and donor retention.
• Develop corporate sponsorship and community fundraising opportunities.
• Coordinate regional fundraising campaigns, events, and appropriate board engagement.
Grant Development Coordination
• Manage the prospective grant pipeline and provide strategic oversight to the Grant Writing
Contractor.
• Coordinate grant feasibility reviews with Regional Program Directors, Program Operations
& Grant Compliance, Education & Research, and the Executive Director.
• Review grant proposals for fit, quality, and readiness; coordinate authorized submissions.
• Ensure successful grant awards are handed off to the post-award compliance team.
YOGA 4 CHANGE • RECRUITMENT MATERIAL
Communications & Fundraising Systems
• Coordinate fundraising communications, donor appeals, and sponsorship materials with
available external creative support.
• Maintain accurate donor records using Bloomerang and other approved platforms.
• Coordinate fundraising records across Omella and financial reporting systems with
designated staff.
• Monitor fundraising KPIs and prepare concise progress updates.
• Use approved AI and digital tools responsibly while safeguarding donor information.