Manager, Development – Fundraising

American Hotel & Lodging Association

Manager overseeing development and fundraising for the AHLA Foundation, implementing strategies for effective fundraising and donor stewardship. Collaborating with a team to drive philanthropic investment and engagement.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising strategies, donor relationship management, and event planning, with a strong focus on individual fundraising and effective communication. Proficient in utilizing fundraising databases and Microsoft Office to support development initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fundraising ExperienceDonor Relationship ManagementEvent PlanningCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

FundraisingAppeal WritingGrant WritingPortfolio ManagementResearch Skills

Soft Skills

Customer Service OrientationPositive AttitudeOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceFundraising Database

Industry Keywords

Institutional Donor ProspectsFoundation DonorsFundraising EventsIndividual FundraisingFederal Grants

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and grow annual fund through well-planned, targeted strategies including appeal writing and design.
Support the Vice President, Development with research and identification of institutional donor prospects.
Assists in execution and planning of organization's signature and fundraising events.
Manage and steward a portfolio of donors.
Ensure proper and timely stewardship of all Foundation donors.
Collaborates to develop and update necessary tools for successful fundraising.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in fundraising or sales with emphasis on individual fundraising preferred.
Experience in foundation or federal grants a plus.
Bachelor's degree required.
Positive attitude with customer service orientation.
Excellent communication skills a must, both written and verbal, with an ability to clearly articulate and connect the Foundation’s programs with the donor’s priorities and interests.
Excellent relationship management skills (both internal and with external partners).
Strong organizational skills with an eye for detail and an ability to manage multiple assignments at once.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office required; experience with Salesforce or other fundraising database preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

AHLA is an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position.
We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description.
We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.