Development Manager

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families.

As a national leader in children's mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works - partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.

We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters- helping children and families live successfully.

For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org

Position Overview:

The Development Manager supports and advances fundraising strategies and helps grow philanthropic revenue through new donor acquisition, donor stewardship, and data-driven development operations. This role plays an integral part in implementing initiatives that expand the network of individuals, corporations, and community partners investing in our mission to help children and families live successfully.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Development Manager:

• Fundraising Strategy & Donor Stewardship

• Serves as an active member of the Development team, contributing to long‑term strategic planning and day‑to‑day execution of departmental initiatives

• Supports the implementation, execution, and evaluation of the annual development plan

• Assists the Director of Development in creating, implementing, and managing a tiered stewardship program to support donor retention and increased giving

• Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards Champion‑level ($1,000+) donors (including individuals and businesses)

• Partners with program staff to identify mission‑aligned opportunities for donor engagement and storytelling

• Provides support for all additional activities required to meet and exceed Youth Villages annual fundraising goals

• Fundraising Operations

• Ensures the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of donor and prospect data, supporting high-quality relationship management and strategic decision‑making

• Develops and maintains processes that enhance efficiency across fundraising activities

• Monitors and recommends emerging trends and best practices into donor engagement strategies and departmental systems

• Develops, refines, and maintains internal systems that support pipeline management, stewardship tracking, and donor insights

• Utilizes reports to inform strategy, track performance, and guide portfolio management

• Events & Campaign Management

• Plans, coordinates, and executes fundraising, cultivation, and recognition events (including the annual breakfast and gala)

• Manages the production of statewide gift‑drive initiatives (including Holiday Heroes and Our Family Campaign) by collaborating with staff, sponsors, and volunteers

• Adheres to all corporate sponsorship benefits and deliverables

• Volunteer Engagement

• Supports and engages the Ambassador Board by helping mobilize emerging professionals to promote and succeed in their fundraising initiatives and community reach

• Recruits, trains, and manages relationships with community volunteers to ensure the success of events, campaigns, and fundraising projects

Additional Information:

The ideal candidate excels at building strong donor relationships, managing campaigns and events, and ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the development region's operational systems-including day‑to‑day data entry and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• At least two years of professional experience (required)
• Proficiency in Salesforce (plus)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional and discrete manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with donors, corporate partners, board members, colleagues, and the general public
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule (including some weeknights and weekends)

Youth Villages Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision

• 401(k)

• Time off:

2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)

• 12 paid sick days per year

• 11 paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)

• Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision

• Growth & development through continuous training

• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities

• Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.