Development Manager

Classification:                     Exempt

Position Reports to:          CEO

Position Approved by:     Board of Directors

Location:                            Boise, Idaho

About Camp Rainbow Gold

Camp Rainbow Gold is an independent nonprofit dedicated to serving Idaho children diagnosed with cancer and their families. Our programs include five specialized camps, and family events—all provided at no cost. We are powered by a passionate volunteer network and funded through the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations.

Position Summary

Fund development is essential to the success and sustainability of Camp Rainbow Gold. The Development Manager is a key member of our fundraising team, responsible for executing strategic fundraising initiatives, cultivating donor relationships, and managing special events. This role requires exceptional organization, the ability to multitask, and a proactive approach to donor stewardship.

Donor Relations & Stewardship

• Build and maintain strong relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation partners through personalized communication, presentations, and in-person visits.
• Support a comprehensive stewardship program to enhance donor engagement, including tracking cultivation efforts and ensuring timely, meaningful communication.
• Utilize donor databases and reports in Bloomerang, ensuring accurate tracking of contact information, contributions and interactions.
• Assist in the development and execution of the annual fundraising strategy, focusing on initiatives in the Treasure Valley and extending into the Magic Valley.

Grant Management

• Research, draft, and submit compelling grant proposals to secure funding for Camp Rainbow Gold programs.
• Maintain ongoing communication with granting organizations and ensure compliance with reporting and progress updates.

Special Event Coordination

• Coordinate, and execute fundraising events that are hosted by others, ensuring successful donor engagement and event logistics.
• Lead post-event follow-ups to strengthen donor relationships and ensure continued support.
• Play an integral role in the Share Your Heart Ball, including securing sponsorships, table sales, managing silent auction, and curating two live auction items. Learning and utilizing Greater Giving software. Availability to be in Sun Valley during event week is required for setup and onsite coordination.

Financial Oversight

• Ensure adherence to the organization’s annual budget and financial policies.
• Maintain compliance with all Camp Rainbow Gold fundraising and donor engagement procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of three years of experience in fundraising, donor cultivation, grant writing, and event management.
• Proven success in income development and engaging high-net-worth individuals and corporate sponsors.
• Strong written communication skills: experience in grant writing preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher); experience with Bloomerang and Greater Giving is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent verbal communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to represent Camp Rainbow Gold’s mission with confidence and enthusiasm.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.