Senior Manager, Development and Marketing

Senior Manager, Development & Marketing (Full-Time, Remote, Contract) Starfire Council

Position Title: Senior Manager, Development & Marketing

Hours: Full-Time (Remote, Contract)

Compensation: $70,000–$100,000, commensurate with experience, with opportunities to grow

Start Date: August 2025

About Starfire Council

Starfire is a visionary nonprofit organization building inclusive communities where people with developmental disabilities belong and thrive. Through partnerships with individuals and families, we promote connection, purpose, and contributions—breaking down isolation through long-term, relationship-driven, community-based work.

Position Overview

Starfire is seeking a strategic, creative, and mission-driven Senior Manager, Development & Marketing to serve as a key partner to the organization. This full-time, remote contractor role focuses on strengthening Starfire’s development efforts (60%) while also expanding the organization’s visibility and influence through mission-driven communications (40%).

The ideal candidate will bring exceptional marketing and development skills, a strong understanding of nonprofit fundraising and storytelling, and the ability to think big while executing efficiently. This is a unique opportunity to support one of the nation’s most innovative disability inclusion organizations as it grows its national footprint.

Key ResponsibilitiesDevelopment & Fundraising (60%)

• Grant Writing & Management: Draft and manage proposals and reports to foundation and government funders. Track deadlines and coordinate with program staff
• Donor Communications: Manage donor acknowledgments, updates, and appeals. Lead strategy for nurturing major donor relationships
• Annual Giving Strategy: Design and implement strategies to grow individual giving and improve donor retention
• Prospect Research: Identify and evaluate new funding opportunities aligned with Starfire’s mission.
• Impact Reporting: Oversee content development and production of the Annual Report to highlight organizational impact and engage donors

Marketing & Communications (40%)

• Mission-Driven Messaging: Help shape and share Starfire’s story with national audiences through digital, print, and earned media
• Content Creation: Support development of blog posts, newsletters, web content, and social media that reflect Starfire’s values and amplify the voices of those we serve
• Brand Stewardship: Ensure consistent messaging and visuals across platforms to reinforce Starfire’s identity and mission
• Media Outreach: Assist with pitching stories and cultivating relationships with journalists and media outlets to build broader awareness

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrated experience in nonprofit development, including grant writing and donor engagement.

• Strong writing, editing, and content creation skills across multiple formats.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage details and meet deadlines.

• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, mission-aligned environment.

• Passion for inclusion, disability rights, and building stronger communities.

• Experienced using Office 365, Sharepoint, and digital tools like HTML, CRM

To Apply

Please send a brief cover letter and resume to alen@starfirecouncil.org and tim@starfirecouncil.org with the subject line: "Senior Manager – [Your Name]"

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis