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Reporting to the Director of Development, this role spans development operations, donor communications and donor engagement to support revenue growth across individual and organizational giving.\nThe Development Manager will oversee donor database management, gift processing and reporting; produce compelling donor-facing materials; and drive and support donor cultivation and stewardship, including prospect research and events. This role offers significant opportunity to take ownership of core fundraising functions and grow alongside an expanding development program. It is well-suited for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who is also a strong writer, project manager and collaborator.\nKey Responsibilities:\nDevelopment Operations\nManage and maintain the donor database/CRM, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.\nOversee the full gift lifecycle by ensuring all donations and pledges are accurately recorded in the CRM, reconciled with Finance, and followed by timely, personalized acknowledgements, tax receipts and pledge reminders.\nServe as a primary point of contact for donor inquiries related to gifts and pledges.\nTrack and analyze fundraising performance, including progress to goals, donor trends and reporting deadlines.\nStrengthen internal systems, workflows and documentation, including maintaining standard operating procedures.\nDevelopment Communications\nDraft a range of donor-facing materials, including appeals, proposals and impact reports, by translating programmatic information into clear, compelling narratives tailored to different donor audiences.\nBuild and maintain a library of templates, success stories and data to support fundraising efforts.\nPartner with IT and Marketing & Communications to maintain the development-related website content and align on messaging and campaigns. \nDonor Cultivation and Stewardship\nCollaborate with Director of Development to manage and execute moves management strategies for mid-level and major donors.\nConduct prospect research and develop briefing materials to support donor engagement and solicitation.\nPlan and execute donor cultivation and stewardship events, including logistics and follow-up. \nExpand and deepen donor relationships by developing and implementing thoughtful engagement and stewardship strategies, including enhanced recognition, tailored benefits, and meaningful opportunities to connect with program staff and leadership.\nSupport board and development committee engagement and fundraising efforts.\nBackground/Skills/Abilities Preferred:\nBachelor's degree from an accredited institution, preferably in a related field\nA minimum of 4-5 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising operations and/or donor relations\nProficiency with donor management systems (Salesforce experience strongly preferred)\nExceptional writing and editing skills, with experience in proposal and impact report development.\nHigh level of professionalism and ability to work well with all levels of internal management, staff and volunteers\nStrong donor focus, attention to detail and high-quality work\nPassion for the mission of the Center for Financial Planning and the ability to communicate its urgency and impact\nExcellent time and project management skills; self-starter able to work independently, accurately and on schedule and serve as an effective member of a team\nTactful exercise of judgment and discretion with sensitive and highly confidential information\nExcellent interpersonal skills; high degree of emotional intelligence; demonstrated ability to relate well with individuals, both internally and externally\nEntrepreneurially inclined; resourceful, proactive, and results-driven\nAbout CFP Board\nCFP Board is the professional body for personal financial planners in the U.S. CFP Board consists of two affiliated organizations focused on advancing the financial planning profession for the public’s benefit. CFP Board of Standards (501(c)(6)) sets and upholds standards for financial planning and administers the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification - widely recognized by the public, advisors and firms as the standard for financial planners - so that the public has access to the benefits of competent and ethical financial planning. CFP® certification is held by over 107,000 people in the U.S. CFP Board Center for Financial Planning (501(c)(3)) addresses diversity and workforce development challenges and conducts and publishes research that adds to the financial planning profession’s body of knowledge.\nThis position works on programs which are part of the 501 (c)(3).\nThis position is based in the Washington D.C. office and works a hybrid schedule which could be changed at any time.\nCFP Board believes that diversity of experience and perspective are strengths and seeks to continue to grow a highly committed, skilled, and collaborative staff.\nCFP Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The salary range for this position is from $75,000.00 to $90,000.00, which reflects the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as a candidate's experience and qualifications. 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