Part-Time (20 hours/week) • Hybrid/Primarily Remote • $28,000- $40,000

Help Every Child Discover Their Spark

 

Kids Five & Over (K50) empowers Seacoast youth to explore their unique interests and passions. We provide scholarships for extracurricular activities and ongoing support for children and teens who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate.

 

As Kids Five & Over continues to grow, we are seeking a Development Manager to expand our reach, strengthen our fundraising capacity, and sustain our work in the long term.

 

We're looking for an enthusiastic, relationship-oriented professional who can grow our fundraising program, cultivate community partnerships, and share the stories that inspire people to invest in local youth.

 

About the Position

 

The Development Manager will take primary responsibility for the day-to-day execution and growth of Kids Five & Over's fundraising program, working in close partnership with the President and Board of Directors.

 

This hands-on position focuses on grant writing, fundraising, donor development, and relationship building. Responsibilities include identifying funding opportunities, cultivating supporters, developing compelling proposals and communications, and establishing systems that make fundraising more consistent and sustainable.

 

The Development Manager will also serve as an ambassador for K50, confidently sharing the organization's mission and impact with community groups, potential donors, business leaders, and other audiences. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer and storyteller, engaging public speaker, organized self-starter, and natural relationship builder who can work independently while remaining an active, collaborative member of the K50 team.

 

Fundraising & Development

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• Work with the President and Board to develop and implement an annual fundraising plan.

• Identify and cultivate individual, corporate, foundation, sponsorship, and community funding opportunities.

• Research prospective donors and develop strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

• Support annual giving campaigns, special appeals, fundraising events, and other initiatives.

• Develop compelling donor communications that demonstrate K50's impact.

• Strengthen donor retention, recurring giving, and overall engagement.

• Work with Board members to identify prospective donors and facilitate meaningful connections.​

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Grant Writing & Foundation Relations

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• Research and identify foundation and corporate grant opportunities aligned with K50's mission.

• Manage the grant calendar and ensure timely submission of proposals, reports, and follow-up.

• Write clear, compelling grant proposals and reports in partnership with the President.

• Gather program information, outcomes, data, budgets, and stories needed for applications and reports.

• Track prospects, submissions, awards, reporting requirements, and funder communications.

• Cultivate relationships with current and prospective foundation funders.

 

Community Engagement & Communications

 

Fundraising is the primary focus of this position, with community outreach and public engagement playing an important role in expanding K50's visibility and relationships.

 

• Represent K50 at selected community events, meetings, and gatherings.

• Deliver engaging presentations to community groups, businesses, civic organizations, and other audiences, effectively communicating K50's mission and impact.

• Build relationships with businesses, schools, civic groups, and community organizations.

• Identify opportunities to connect K50 with potential donors, sponsors, volunteers, ambassadors, and community partners.

• Support event-related fundraising, particularly sponsor identification and solicitation.

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Collaboration & Communication

 

• Work collaboratively with the President, Board members, and K50 team members to advance organizational priorities.

• Provide timely updates on project progress, fundraising activities, deadlines, and challenges.

• Exercise good judgment in knowing when to move forward independently and when to seek input or collaboration.

• Take ownership of projects and responsibilities, follow through on commitments, and keep team members informed without requiring day-to-day direction.

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Development Operations

 

• Maintain accurate donor, prospect, and funder records.

• Track gifts, proposals, follow-up, and stewardship activities.

• Ensure timely acknowledgment of donations and supporter communications.

• Prepare fundraising updates and reports for the President and Board.

• Establish practical systems and processes that strengthen K50's fundraising program.
   

Qualifications

 

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, and/or grant writing required.

• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate impact clearly and compellingly.

• Strong public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.

• Skilled storyteller who can communicate K50's mission authentically and effectively.

• Experience with researching and writing grant proposals.

• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build genuine relationships with donors, funders, community partners, volunteers, and colleagues.

• Proactive communicator who balances independent initiative with collaboration and teamwork.

• Good judgment, creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness, particularly in a small nonprofit environment.

• Experience with donor databases, spreadsheets, email marketing platforms, or other fundraising technology.

 

A bachelor's degree is welcome but not required. Relevant professional, nonprofit, fundraising, or grant-writing experience will be considered.

 

Compensation 

• 20 contracted hours per week

• $28,000 - $40,000 annual salary

• Primarily remote with flexible scheduling

• Occasional in-person meetings and evening/weekend events

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To Apply

 

Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter to Linda@Kidsfiveandover.org with the subject line "Development Manager." Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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Posted 11/2026

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