Development Manager

Focus Areas: Grant Writing | Donor Cultivation | Legacy Giving | Content Development | Capital Campaign Support

Location: In Office

Job Type: Full-Time

Join a mission-driven team where your words—and relationships create lasting impact.

Position Summary

We're seeking a skilled and strategic Development Manager to strengthen our fundraising efforts through compelling writing, thoughtful donor cultivation, and dedicated support for our capital campaign. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, takes initiative, and brings clarity, creativity, and care to every aspect of fund development.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Marketing Team to communicate HiCARE's brand and initiatives efficiently and accurately via many channels.
• Develop communication materials (reports, presentation slides, flyers, etc.) for the Executive Leadership team.
• Coordinates internal & external communication efforts for org-wide messages and special events, including, but not limited to, legislative advocacy and governmental affairs.
• Crafts talking points and develops effective strategies that may include press outreach, op-eds, and innovative media.
• Identifies and secures a diversified range of funding sources to ensure long-term income sustainability.
• Cultivates potential diversified sources of public and private funding.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with prospective donors, foundation and partners’ contacts.
• Oversees the management and maintenance of the donor database to include basic donor information, donations, donor acknowledgments, and all associated reporting.
• Responsible for ensuring the timely acknowledgment and recognition of donors as appropriate.
• Responsible for securing grant funding through active submission of grant proposals and creating timely reports for funded projects.
• Conducts analysis of donor database and ensures donations are accurately accounted for and routed to the correct program area in the accounting system.
• Manages in-kind donations including tracking, gift acceptance, and gift acknowledgments.

Skill & Knowledge Requirements​​

• Phenomenal communication and copywriting skills.
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude a must.
• Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by seamless conversations with a diverse group of people.
• Demonstrates solid understanding of project management principles.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Marketing or similar major.
• 2yrs minimum experience in communications, copywriting and editing.

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Hours

• Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a half-hour lunch break.
• Duties may occasionally require after hour work including weekends as needed.

Pay $73,000 - $78,000/ annual

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

A career with Hawaii Care Choices is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a significant, powerful, and lasting difference in the lives of others during this very important time. People who choose to work for Hawaii Care Choices, whether in the field or in the office, are professionals who are passionate and committed to our mission of providing quality end-of-life care. Hawaii Care Choices is no ordinary place to work. The people who work here are, without exception, extraordinary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $73,000 - $78,000