Development Operations Manager

ACEing Autism is dedicated to helping children with autism grow, develop, and thrive through affordable tennis programming that fosters social connections and fitness. The organization addresses individual needs while filling a national gap for this deserving population. Its goal is to become the leading authority on how tennis and physical fitness can enhance the quality of life for children with autism spectrum disorder and positively influence those impacted by ACEing’s unique programming.

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote

Reports to: Director of Philanthropy

Position Overview:

• We are looking for a task-oriented and results-driven collaborator to support the Director of Philanthropy at this fast-growing organization, as well as development initiatives and activities that benefit children, families, and volunteers. This position specifically involves engaging with current and future donors, funders, and volunteer fundraisers for ACEing Autism. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience in donor management, gift processing, database management, email marketing, and grant management. Design skills are a plus.

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Gift processing and donor acknowledgement
• Maintain and manage donor database, create reports, and analyze information
• Support design, execution, and analysis of direct marketing campaigns
• Support the fundraising efforts of volunteers
• Managing funder prospect research data
• Assist in coordinating details for fundraising events
• Collateral and asset management to support fundraising initiatives
• Grant management: managing grant reports, prospect data, deadlines, compliance, etc.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in development operations, including grant-writing/reporting and individual fundraising
• Proficiency in donor management software and CRM systems
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, donor stewardship communications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with design software (preferred but not required)

This role is ideal for a motivated and detail-focused professional who thrives on supporting fundraising and donor relations efforts that drive impact. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to help grow our mission, we would love to hear from you!