Manager, Development

About Sandy Hook Promise 
Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) envisions a future where all children are free from school shootings and other acts of violence. As a national nonprofit organization, SHP’s mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities. Creators of the lifesaving, evidence-informed Know the Signs prevention programs, SHP teaches the warning signs of someone who may be in crisis, socially isolated, or at-risk of hurting themselves or others and how to get help. SHP also advances school safety, youth mental health, and responsible gun ownership at the state and federal levels through nonpartisan policy and partnerships.  
 
SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.  

Commitment to Belonging, Community, Engagement, and Respect 
SHP strives to ensure its culture and work environment reflect the values of belonging, community, engagement and respect.  We actively seek to understand and respond to the diverse perspectives and lived experiences of individuals across socioeconomic backgrounds, rural and urban communities, and diversity of thought, in addition to traditional protected categories. We are committed to ensuring that every SHP employee feels heard, valued, and a true sense of belonging.  SHP encourages individuals who share our commitment to these core values and to our mission to apply.  

Location
We are a U.S. based organization and most of our staff work remotely. This role will require % travel (on an as-needed basis).

About the Role
Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) seeks a driven, and proactive person who is passionate about our mission to protect children from gun violence. This position merges two key functions - database and reporting and strategic leadership of our growing mid-level donor program.
The ideal candidate is data-savvy, detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and has the ability to translate data into insights and action. They are a confident project manager who enjoys building new systems, and can toggle comfortably between behind-the-scenes analysis and donor-facing communications. This role is essential to strengthening the donor pipeline, supporting revenue growth, and sustaining a culture of data-led fundraising excellence.  The Manager, Development reports to the Associate Vice President, Development.
 

Key Responsibilities
Database & Reporting Leadership (40%)

• Manage and maintain Salesforce donor records for major giving, including gift processing, record creation, and ongoing data hygiene.
• Produce and refine reporting and dashboards that support real-time major gifts strategy and decision-making.
• Lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs) for major gifts, including pipeline analysis, segmentation, and portfolio reporting.
• Assign all new $5,000+ donors based on capacity, affinity, and strategy.
• Lead monthly financial reconciliation processes across Development, Finance, and Operations.
• Serve as internal point of contact for all major giving data needs and ongoing CRM optimization.
• Translate data into clarity, insight, and direction.

• Build and manage SHP’s mid-level donor program (anticipate definition to be $1K–$9,999), including segmentation, outreach, and conversion strategy.
• Create and execute all mid-level donor communications (email, mailings, and personalized engagement).
• Develop and test systems to measure mid-level donor engagement, retention, and upgrade opportunities.
• Identify mid-level donors with major gift potential and partner with Development colleagues proactive outreach strategies.
• Serve as the Development lead for the Impact Circle mid-level community, including content review, list refinement, and vendor engagement

• Manage all mass communications to major donors, including segmentation and content review.
• Lead the new major donor assignment process and produce regular reporting on follow-up and pipeline activity.
• Lead and execute the quarterly major donor stewardship newsletter, ensuring compelling and timely content.
• Lead and execute rapid response outreach to Major Donors

• Own and execute four virtual engagement events annually for major and selected mid-level donors, including planning, messaging, logistics, and follow-up.
• Support in-person donor events, including East and West Coast annual benefits - managing lists, RSVPs, and revenue tracking.
• Assist with event production, communications, and follow-up across the major donor portfolio.
• Other duties as identified given organizational needs.

• 6+ years of Development experience, ideally with exposure to major or mid-level donor strategies.
• Demonstrated experience and improvement on systems using CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.org
• Exceptional analytical skills with proven ability to create reports, interpret data, and surface actionable insights.
• Experience leading events both in-person and virtual
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; high emotional intelligence and professional maturity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Flexible, detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.

• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible schedules
• Paid holidays and 10 days sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision
• Employer paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
• 401k match
• Professional development stipend
• Wellness & mental health support
• Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program.

• Internal applicants and SHP Volunteers have until December 18, 2025, to submit their application. Please email HR + TA once you have applied. 
• All other applicants have until January 2, 2026, to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employment 
SHP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be an employer of choice: where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and do their best work. SHP does not make employment related decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are focused on promoting multiculturalism and inclusion so that all SHP employees feel valued and respected. We believe deeply that a diverse workforce comprised of people of all beliefs, backgrounds, and life experiences who seek to prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life will make SHP a stronger, more effective organization.