Description JOB TITLE: South Alabama Development Manager (Salaried, Full-Time) REPORTS TO: Chief Advancement Officer TERRITORY: South Alabama Counties: Autauga, Baldwin, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Butler, Chambers, Chilton, Choctaw, Clarke, Coffee, Conecuh, Coosa, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Dallas, Elmore, Escambia, Geneva, Greene, Hale, Henry, Houston, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Mobile, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Russell, Sumter, Tallapoosa, Washington, Wilcox LOCATION: Greater Mobile Area (Home-based out of Mobile/Baldwin Counties) JOB SUMMARY: The South Alabama Development Manager is a multifaceted role responsible for fundraising, event management, community engagement, and supporting wish granting in the South Alabama region. This home-based position requires a self-starter who thrives in a remote work environment, demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills, and is passionate about advancing the Make-A-Wish mission. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Fundraising and Donor Relations: • Develop and implement a regional strategy for financial and in-kind solicitation of individuals, foundations, corporations, organizations, and schools to achieve assigned goals • Assist the Regional Advisory Council in identifying and soliciting major donors • Responsible for managing and growing current revenue streams and revenue-generating relationships, while also identifying additional/new revenue streams • Responsible for managing a portfolio of individual and corporate donors, while implementing a moves management approach to their engagement • Maintain accurate and thorough donor records for the assigned region Event Planning and Management: • Plan, organize, and execute regional fundraising events and initiatives • Coordinate event logistics, including vendor management, budgeting, and day-of-event operations • Ensure events and activities adhere to chapter policies, procedures, and processes Community Engagement: • Actively network within the local business and philanthropic community to increase mission awareness, attract support, and identify new initiatives adaptable for the Chapter • Represent the Chapter at special events, public speaking engagements, and community functions as requested by the Leadership Team Other Duties: • Participate in local and statewide events as needed • Inclusion in Mission Delivery efforts by being on-site for wishes needing staff member support • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Leadership Team SALARY RANGE: mid to high $50,000s Requirements Location: Must reside in the greater Mobile area; position is home-based Education: Bachelor's degree required; equivalent work experience may be considered as a substitute. Experience: • Minimum of 3-5 years of successful fundraising and nonprofit experience with demonstrated progressive growth; event planning and management experience preferred • Experience working with families, vendors, or service providers is a plus Skills: • Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently in a goal-oriented environment • Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, energetic approach to achieving results • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs in a fast-paced environment • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with Salesforce is a plus • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs • Travel and Availability: • Regular travel within the South Alabama region, Montgomery/Central Alabama region, and occasional statewide travel required (20%-30%) • Must possess a valid driver’s license • Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as necessary (two Saturdays per month January – April plus approximately 2-3 weekends May – December) • Non-negotiable soft skills: • Self-motivation and Initiative • Strong Communication Skills • Adaptability • Outgoing and professional demeanor • Attention to detail • Emotional maturity and intelligence SALARY RANGE: mid to high $50,000s Please apply via the application portal. No phone calls or emails will be accepted.