South Alabama Development Manager

JOB TITLE: South Alabama Development Manager (Salaried, Full-Time)

REPORTS TO: Chief Advancement Officer

TERRITORY: South Alabama Counties: Autauga, Baldwin, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Butler, Chambers, Chilton, Choctaw, Clarke, Coffee, Conecuh, Coosa, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Dallas, Elmore, Escambia, Geneva, Greene, Hale, Henry, Houston, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Mobile, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Russell, Sumter, Tallapoosa, Washington, Wilcox

LOCATION: Greater Mobile Area (Home-based out of Mobile/Baldwin Counties)

JOB SUMMARY: The South Alabama Development Manager is a multifaceted role responsible for fundraising, event management, community engagement, and supporting wish granting in the South Alabama region. This home-based position requires a self-starter who thrives in a remote work environment, demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills, and is passionate about advancing the Make-A-Wish mission.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising and Donor Relations:

• Develop and implement a regional strategy for financial and in-kind solicitation of individuals, foundations, corporations, organizations, and schools to achieve assigned goals
• Assist the Regional Advisory Council in identifying and soliciting major donors
• Responsible for managing and growing current revenue streams and revenue-generating relationships, while also identifying additional/new revenue streams
• Responsible for managing a portfolio of individual and corporate donors, while implementing a moves management approach to their engagement
• Maintain accurate and thorough donor records for the assigned region

Event Planning and Management:

• Plan, organize, and execute regional fundraising events and initiatives
• Coordinate event logistics, including vendor management, budgeting, and day-of-event operations
• Ensure events and activities adhere to chapter policies, procedures, and processes

Community Engagement:

• Actively network within the local business and philanthropic community to increase mission awareness, attract support, and identify new initiatives adaptable for the Chapter
• Represent the Chapter at special events, public speaking engagements, and community functions as requested by the Leadership Team

Other Duties:

• Participate in local and statewide events as needed
• Inclusion in Mission Delivery efforts by being on-site for wishes needing staff member support
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Leadership Team

SALARY RANGE: mid to high $50,000s

Location: Must reside in the greater Mobile area; position is home-based

Education: Bachelor's degree required; equivalent work experience may be considered as a substitute.

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of successful fundraising and nonprofit experience with demonstrated progressive growth; event planning and management experience preferred
• Experience working with families, vendors, or service providers is a plus

Skills

• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently in a goal-oriented environment
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, energetic approach to achieving results
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with Salesforce is a plus
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Travel and Availability

• Regular travel within the South Alabama region, Montgomery/Central Alabama region, and occasional statewide travel required (20%-30%)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as necessary (two Saturdays per month January – April plus approximately 2-3 weekends May – December)

Non-negotiable soft skills

• Self-motivation and Initiative
• Strong Communication Skills
• Adaptability
• Outgoing and professional demeanor
• Attention to detail
• Emotional maturity and intelligence

SALARY RANGE: mid to high $50,000s

Please apply via the application portal. No phone calls or emails will be accepted.

Bachelor's degree required (equivalent experience may substitute); 3-5 years fundraising/nonprofit experience; valid driver's license; proficiency in Microsoft Office; Salesforce preferred; ability to lift 50 lbs; regular travel within South Alabama and occasional statewide travel; must reside in greater Mobile area.

Key Responsibilities

• fundraising
• event planning
• community engagement

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Salesforce

Job Details

• Category: Business Development
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Mobile or Baldwin County or Alabama
• Salary: USD 55,000 – 59,000 / year
• Languages: English

About Make-A-Wish Alabama

A non-profit organization granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs