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Development Manager roles are strong candidates for OPT work authorization. Most positions require a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, which aligns directly with F-1 degree requirements. Your 12-month standard OPT window, extendable to 36 months with STEM OPT, gives you meaningful runway to establish yourself in this role.
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Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
DESCRIPTION:
The Foundation has embarked on a $600M+ fundraising campaign, as such the Development Manager will manage a portfolio of prospects for cultivation and solicitation of gifts between $100,000 - $500,000 and be responsible for soliciting and closing on gifts to meet annual fundraising goals as set each year (average goal of $500k - $1M). Manager will handle a portfolio of on average 125 active prospects and a total of 215 active and under stewardship. Responsible for the planning and execution of Foundation donor cultivation events as well as other events as necessary. Responsible for recording all activities in the Raiser‘s Edge donor database. Assist in the planning, organizing and implementation of projects as assigned throughout the year. Individual should be able to work independently with only general guidance from their Director or AVP. Estimated salary range for this position is $78,611.15 - $102,194.50 / year depending on experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Degrees:
- Bachelors.
Additional Qualifications:
- BA Degree.
- Minimum 4 years experience in fundraising or marketing/sales leadership.
- Experience in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and providing stewardship for leadership and major gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations in South Florida.
- Experience in managing major components of effective development program.
- Works with minimal supervision.
- Regularly exercises judgment, discretion and independent decision-making skills.
- Raiser‘s Edge experience preferred.
Minimum Required Experience: 4 Years
EOE, including disability/vets
INTRODUCTION
Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
DESCRIPTION:
The Foundation has embarked on a $600M+ fundraising campaign, as such the Development Manager will manage a portfolio of prospects for cultivation and solicitation of gifts between $100,000 - $500,000 and be responsible for soliciting and closing on gifts to meet annual fundraising goals as set each year (average goal of $500k - $1M). Manager will handle a portfolio of on average 125 active prospects and a total of 215 active and under stewardship. Responsible for the planning and execution of Foundation donor cultivation events as well as other events as necessary. Responsible for recording all activities in the Raiser‘s Edge donor database. Assist in the planning, organizing and implementation of projects as assigned throughout the year. Individual should be able to work independently with only general guidance from their Director or AVP. Estimated salary range for this position is $78,611.15 - $102,194.50 / year depending on experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Degrees:
- Bachelors.
Additional Qualifications:
- BA Degree.
- Minimum 4 years experience in fundraising or marketing/sales leadership.
- Experience in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and providing stewardship for leadership and major gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations in South Florida.
- Experience in managing major components of effective development program.
- Works with minimal supervision.
- Regularly exercises judgment, discretion and independent decision-making skills.
- Raiser‘s Edge experience preferred.
Minimum Required Experience: 4 Years
EOE, including disability/vets
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Development Manager
Lead with your technical depth, not just management
Development Manager roles require a specialty occupation foundation. Emphasize your engineering or CS degree alongside leadership experience. Employers are more confident sponsoring managers who can demonstrate the technical specialty that justifies OPT eligibility for the position.
Target employers with established engineering organizations
Companies with large engineering teams, dedicated HR departments, and existing visa programs are far more likely to extend OPT sponsorship. Mid-to-large tech firms and growth-stage startups with technical leadership structures are the most practical targets for this role.
Apply before your OPT authorization arrives, not after
Hiring cycles for Development Manager roles often run six to ten weeks. Start applying two to three months before your OPT start date so offers and onboarding timelines align with when you're legally authorized to work.
Position STEM OPT as a low-cost path to H-1B sponsorship
Development Manager roles typically qualify for STEM OPT extension under CIP codes tied to CS or engineering degrees. Framing your 36-month authorization window as a structured bridge to H-1B visa sponsorship reduces perceived risk for cautious hiring managers.
Get your EAD card details right before interviews
Know your OPT start date, EAD expiration, and STEM extension eligibility before any hiring conversation. Development Manager interviews often involve HR verification steps early, and confident, accurate answers about your authorization timeline build immediate credibility.
Highlight cross-functional leadership in your application materials
Development Managers coordinate across product, design, and engineering. OPT candidates who can demonstrate measurable team outcomes, not just technical contributions, stand out. Quantify team size, delivery timelines, or project scope wherever your resume allows.
Development Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Development Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT?
Yes, in most cases. Development Manager positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field. That degree requirement is what qualifies the role as a specialty occupation, which is a prerequisite for valid OPT work authorization. Roles where any unrelated degree is accepted may face more scrutiny, so confirm the job description explicitly requires a technical degree.
Can I use STEM OPT extension as a Development Manager?
Yes, if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12 months. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a formal training plan submitted on Form I-983. This gives you up to 36 months total to work as a Development Manager on OPT.
How do I find Development Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship status, which wastes significant time for OPT students. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT candidates and surfaces Development Manager roles from employers who are open to sponsoring work authorization. Browsing on Migrate Mate lets you focus your applications on companies already willing to hire international candidates rather than discovering that limitation late in the process.
What happens to my OPT status if I'm laid off as a Development Manager?
You have a 60-day unemployment grace period if you lose your job while on OPT. During that window, you can search for a new authorized position, but you cannot work. If you're on STEM OPT, the 60-day unemployment limit still applies and counts against a cumulative 150-day unemployment cap across your full OPT period. Finding a new employer quickly is critical, so having your job search materials ready before any potential disruption is a practical precaution.
Do I need to update SEVP when I change employers as a Development Manager?
Yes. Every time you change employers on OPT, you must report the change to your Designated School Official within ten days. Your DSO will update your record in SEVIS to reflect the new employer name, address, and your start date. Failing to report a job change is a common compliance mistake that can jeopardize your OPT status even when the new role is fully authorized.