Charity for Change is seeking a relationship-driven Resource Development Manager who brings enthusiasm, and confidence to engaging donors and sponsors in meaningful ways. This outward-facing role is ideal for someone who enjoys being in the community, connects easily with others, and is personable, approachable, and positive while representing a mission rooted in character, empathy, generosity, and care for others.

This role requires a candidate who is highly organized and goal-oriented, with experience managing donor and sponsor relationships through intentional moves management—from cultivation and solicitation to stewardship and renewal. This position manages a portfolio of individual donors, corporate partners, and sponsors; develops proposals and conducts donor solicitations; supports engagement initiatives; and assists with major fundraising events and campaigns.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

In a world that is losing its sense of humanity, Charity for Change exists to teach children strong character and social-emotional skills so they can navigate challenges, build healthy relationships, and become successful in school, future careers and life.

At the heart of our work is teaching generosity and giving, together with nine core character values that shape everything we do: respect, cooperation, integrity, responsibility, citizenship, tolerance, self-control, kindness, and perseverance. These values guide how children learn to treat others, handle challenges, and understand their role in their communities. They also define our culture as an organization and how we show up for one another as a team.

Charity for Change is guided by a simple belief: if children are taught to care about each other and the world around them, success will follow. We are a fast-growing organization with deep local roots and national growth, committed to shaping not only strong students, but thoughtful, compassionate people who carry these values into their families, schools, future careers and communities.

INVEST YOUR TIME

• In an organizational culture that values and appreciates you, your skill and talent
• Provides flexibility to meet your life and family needs
• Where you can create change with positive influences for generations
• As Charity for Change grows nationally, this role offers the potential for expanded responsibilities and advancement for a high-performing, committed team member.

OVERVIEW OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Donor & Sponsor Relationship Management: Manage a portfolio of individual donors, corporate partners, and sponsors, guiding relationships through cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal to increase donor retention, engagement, and philanthropic support.
• Moves Management: Implement and actively manage donor and sponsor moves through all stages of the fundraising cycle—qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship—ensuring timely, strategic, and intentional engagement aligned with organizational goals.
• Individual, Corporate & Sponsorship Giving: Support the growth of individual and corporate giving by identifying prospects, cultivating relationships, supporting proposals and solicitations, and stewarding gifts and sponsorships aligned with organizational priorities.
• Donor Stewardship & Engagement: Execute thoughtful and timely stewardship efforts, including donor communications, acknowledgments, impact updates, and personalized outreach to strengthen long-term relationships.
• Donor & Sponsor Proposals: Assist in the development of tailored donor and sponsorship proposals, case statements, and funding opportunities that align supporter interests with Charity for Change’s mission, programs, and impact.
• Event Support & Donor Engagement Activities: Support the planning and execution of donor cultivation events, small donor gatherings, and major fundraising initiatives, including the Planting Seeds of Humanity Gala, with a focus on donor follow-up and relationship building.
• Donor Tracking & Portfolio Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records, contact reports, and activity tracking within DonorPerfect (or similar tool adopted by CfC). Manage follow-ups, next steps, and engagement timelines to ensure consistent donor outreach.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Founder, President and CEO, Director of Philanthropy, program staff, and marketing team to understand programs, outcomes, and impact, and translate that information into donor-ready language and engagement opportunities.
• Research & Prospecting: Identify and research prospective individual donors, corporate partners, and sponsorship opportunities, particularly within Southwest Florida, to expand Charity for Change’s philanthropic network.
• Communication: Serve as a liaison between Charity for Change and donors, sponsors, and community partners, ensuring clear, professional, and timely communication that strengthens trust and engagement.
• Furthering the Mission: Uphold and promote the mission of Charity for Change by ensuring that all donor, sponsorship, and fundraising communications effectively convey the organization’s goals, values, and impact to supporters and stakeholders.
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Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in nonprofit development or fundraising
• Proven success in securing individual gifts, corporate donations, and sponsorships from diverse funding sources.
• Strong familiarity with Southwest Florida philanthropy and donor landscape
• Demonstrated success managing donor relationships and increasing philanthropic support
• Highly organized, deadline-oriented, and results-driven
• Comfortable initiating and leading donor conversations, including solicitations
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with senior leadership
• CRM experience required; proficiency with donor tracking and reporting tools
• Event support experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree and/or certifications applicable to this position -- a plus, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High standards, integrity, loyalty and self-disciplined
• Strong relationship-building skills, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise diplomacy in organizational settings
• Effective tactical as well as strategic thinker
• Committed to extraordinary as an individual and a team member
• Positive, kind and compassionate
• Motivated to personal best, results-driven
• Self-starter, transparent, respectful, and thoughtfully direct
• Creative, flexible, innovative, energetic and collaborative
• Focused in the face of pressure and delivers against timelines
• Dedicated to constituent and stakeholder service
• Evening and occasional weekend availability required for donor meetings and events
• Must be able to lift 25lbs.
• Entrepreneurial mindset -- a plus
• Passionate about the Charity for Change mission and impact -- a must

COMPENSATION

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated professional to assume a pivotal role in the evolution of a fast-growing, highly respected organization. We are seeking an individual of outstanding quality and are prepared to offer an attractive compensation package, including a competitive base salary, health, 401K, PTO, and vacation benefits.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample. Please send applications to Jason Kurek, Director of Philanthropy, at JasonKurek@CharityforChange.org. No phone calls, please.