Capital Development Manager

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NW

Capital Development Manager advancing LCSNW's strategic growth by coordinating fundraising strategies. Develops capital initiatives to enhance service capacity and organizational sustainability with community impact.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Idaho, Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing capital fundraising strategies, cultivating donor relationships, and managing capital campaigns to enhance organizational growth and sustainability. Proficient in utilizing donor database systems and project management tools to track fundraising activities and provide strategic guidance.

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Capital Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentDonor Relationship ManagementCapital Campaign LeadershipFundraising Principles KnowledgeProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

FundraisingPhilanthropyGrants ManagementDonor RelationsCapital Campaign PlanningMajor Gifts SolicitationProspect ManagementCampaign Progress TrackingData AnalysisStrategic Guidance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingResilience

Tools & Technologies

Donor Database/CRM SystemsMicrosoft Office ApplicationsVirtual Communication PlatformsFundraising Reporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit ManagementCommunity EngagementPhilanthropic InvestmentsInstitutional InvestmentsCross-Functional Team Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Capital Development Manager advances LCSNW's strategic growth by developing and coordinating fundraising strategies that support facility, housing, infrastructure, and other capital initiatives across the organization
Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, this position helps coordinate, secure, and steward philanthropic and institutional investments that strengthen service capacity and organizational sustainability
Through capital campaign leadership, enterprise funding strategy, partnership with regional advancement teams, and strategic donor engagement, the role supports successful capital projects and builds organizational capacity to support future growth and community impact
Develop and support implementation of enterprise-wide capital fundraising strategies and campaign plans that advance organizational capital projects and strategic initiatives
Partner with Regional Advancement Managers, grant writers, shared services, and program leaders to coordinate capital funding efforts and develop collaborative donor engagement strategies
Research, identify, and pursue capital funding opportunities from philanthropic, corporate, government, and community sources
Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with a strategic portfolio of donors, foundations, corporations, government agencies, and other funding partners to secure capital investments
Coordinate capital campaign activities and provide campaign leadership, resources, and expertise to support fundraising efforts across the organization
Track fundraising activity, funding commitments, and campaign progress, providing analysis, recommendations, and strategic guidance to leadership and advancement partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, public administration, philanthropy, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Five years of progressive experience in fundraising, philanthropy, grants, donor relations, capital campaigns, major gifts, or related revenue-generation roles
Demonstrated experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors, foundation, corporate, or community partner relationships
Knowledge of fundraising principles, donor stewardship practices, prospect management, and capital campaign planning and implementation
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with donors, community partners, staff, and organizational leadership
Strong organizational, project management, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
Intermediate technology proficiency, including donor database/CRM systems, Microsoft Office applications, virtual communication platforms, and fundraising reporting tools
Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers
Thrives in a diverse environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle
Ability to sit, stand, walk, use a computer, and communicate for extended periods; occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 20 pounds
Travels between worksites regularly to attend meetings, events, and donor engagements
Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, outdoor settings in varying weather conditions, and faith-based settings such as churches
Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
12 paid agency recognized holidays
2 floating holidays to use your way
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status