Job
Development Manager
| Location | Knoxville, TN |
| Date Posted | February 19, 2025 |
| Job ID | 12571 |
| Employment Type | Direct Hire |
Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Development Manager on behalf of our client, a well-known nonprofit organization championing animal welfare across the Tennessee Valley. This is a direct-hire, hybrid position based in Knoxville, TN.
Perks & Growth Opportunities:
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Compensation:
This position offers an annual salary of $75,000!
How to Apply:
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume and share more about your professional experience!
About Our Search Firm:
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement and temporary professional staffing. Our track record and recruitment process has made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes list of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about us can also be found at www.scionstaffing.com. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
Perks & Growth Opportunities:
- Be part of a growing development department with opportunities to shape fundraising strategy.
- Mission-driven work—make a direct impact on animal welfare in the Tennessee Valley.
- Engagement with leadership—work closely with the Executive Director on fundraising goals.
- Professional development—expand your skills in grant writing, donor stewardship, and nonprofit leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute fundraising strategies, including major gifts, grants, and events.
- Build and maintain relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
- Plan and coordinate fundraising events like galas and auctions.
- Identify grant opportunities and assist with proposals and reporting.
- Manage donor communications, including newsletters and campaigns.
- Oversee donor database management and ensure accurate reporting.
- Represent the organization at community and networking events.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or a related field OR 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience.
- Proven track record of securing funding through major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, and campaigns.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
- Experience managing donor databases (e.g., DonorPerfect or similar).
- Passion for animal welfare and the organization’s mission.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed for events.
Compensation:
This position offers an annual salary of $75,000!
How to Apply:
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume and share more about your professional experience!
About Our Search Firm:
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement and temporary professional staffing. Our track record and recruitment process has made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes list of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about us can also be found at www.scionstaffing.com. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
