The Renton Innovation Zone Partnership (RIZP) is hiring for a Development Manager with a successful track record of creating impact through sustainability. This position will join a small, but mighty team in a fast-paced environment and will work to build sustainability for families and communities in the Renton Highlands and Skyway neighborhoods. Through this work, the position will partner with community-based organizations, government entities, families, the Renton School District and other stakeholders to bring donor and fundraising strategies to life.

The Development Manager is responsible for overseeing all fundraising initiatives and activities of the organization. This person will develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan that encompasses the direction and strategy for all fundraising activities.

This person will develop an annual giving plan including cultivating and maintaining relationships with new and existing donors and supporters, increase local business support, corporate sponsorships, build and manage a major gifts program, and oversee grant management including researching and writing grant proposals & providing evaluation reports. Working alongside the Assistant Director of Communications, the Development Manager will build and maintain an online donor database, manage annual fundraising events, and other fundraising initiatives. We are a young organization, so there are a lot of necessary systems to build.