Development Manager

The O'Connor Group

Development Manager leading fundraising and relationship-building efforts for Bringing Hope Home. Responsible for cultivating partnerships and managing donor relations in the Baltimore area.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead fundraising strategy and relationship-building efforts in support of Bringing Hope Home’s mission
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate sponsors and community partners
Manage relationships with individual donors and prospects
Develop donor communications and impact reporting
Research prospective foundations and grant opportunities
Lead fundraising strategy and sponsorship efforts for the annual Baltimore Hope Dinner
Maintain donor database and fundraising records

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
3-7 years of nonprofit fundraising, business development, or relationship management experience
Experience with sponsorship sales, donor cultivation, or event fundraising
Familiarity with donor CRM systems such as Bloomerang
Existing Baltimore-area corporate and philanthropic relationships
Experience managing fundraising events or galas
Knowledge of healthcare, family support, or mission-driven nonprofit sectors
Strong communication and presentation skills
Compassion, empathy and connection to the BHH mission a must
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong collaborator
Excellent writing and communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must be a self starter, with the ability to work 90% remotely

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision
HSA
Paid Time Off, Sick and Personal Time
Retirement Plan with 3% company match
Short term disability, long term disability, life insurance
Hybrid flexibility and professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

nonprofit fundraisingbusiness developmentrelationship managementsponsorship salesdonor cultivationevent fundraisingdonor CRM systemsfundraising events managementimpact reportingdata management

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailcollaborationwriting skillsinterpersonal skillscompassionempathyself-starter

Certifications

Bachelor's degree