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Remote community development manager jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first organizations and distributed nonprofits, foundations, and social-impact firms hiring for this role. Employers currently posting remote openings include Associa, Xen.ai, and Keystate. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Position Objective:
Reporting to the Senior Director of Development and Community Engagement, the Development and Community Manager plays a key role in advancing the Foundation’s fundraising initiatives and cultivating meaningful donor and community relationships. This position leads fundraising, sponsorship, team recruitment, and volunteer leadership for up to seven Walk for Victory events nationwide.
The Development and Community Manager is responsible for achieving fundraising goals through the effective engagement, empowerment, mobilization, and stewardship of volunteers, donors, sponsors, and community partners. Key responsibilities include engaging the Marfan, Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS), and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (VEDS) communities; recruiting, developing, and supporting fundraising teams; collaborating with volunteer and medical chairs; and identifying and securing corporate sponsorships for assigned Walk for Victory events.
This position works closely with the Director of Program and Event Logistics, who supports Walk event logistics, Marketing and Communications team, including the Manager, Constituent Experience, who supports Walk for Victory On the Go program and other Foundation team members.
Essential Functions:
Fundraising Strategy and Execution:
- Recruit and engage key community, hospital, and corporate leaders to establish Walk for Victory fundraising goals based on market potential and lead comprehensive fundraising strategies to achieve revenue goals.
- Acquire, cultivate, and maintain relationships with donors, community members, and sponsors to secure financial support for the Walk for Victory program and other special events.
- Build and maintain pipelines of previous and prospective donors and sponsors in Salesforce to grow the Walk for Victory program and other special events.
- Use data analysis and fundraising best practices to identify new donor prospects, work with volunteer leaders on new leads, and develop tailored approaches to donor engagement and to securing new or increased sponsorships with hospitals and corporations.
- Develop a profile of businesses in each assigned Walk area with a plan to involve them in Walk for Victory.
Walk for Victory Teams, Volunteers and Events:
- Establish a weekly touch base with Team Captains and Top Fundraisers in each assigned Walk area, charting gap to goal.
- Develop timelines in concert with fundraising goals and objectives for each Walk event.
- Establish new teams and sponsors, and build strong relationships with existing sponsors, teams, and individuals to retain and upgrade their financial involvement and reach the highest level of revenue.
- Guide volunteer recruitment, training, and management for key community and corporate leaders, including volunteer and medical chairs.
- Partner with the Director of Program and Event Logistics, who helps manages venues, permits, vendors, and registration, ensuring all logistics are handled effectively to deliver a positive, seamless Walk experience. The Development and Community Manager maintains responsibility for fundraising strategy, sponsorships, donor engagement, revenue goals, and volunteer leadership.
- Coordinate with the Manager, Constituent Experience, who serves as the primary liaison for Walk for Victory On the Go hosts, so that in-person and On the Go fundraising efforts are aligned.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design Walk event experiences that align with the organization’s mission and inspire community participation.
Stewardship and Communications:
- Help develop and execute stewardship communication strategies with the MarCom team, including but not limited to donor thank-you notes and impact reports, to keep donors informed and engaged with the organization’s work.
- Collaborate with the development team and the Marketing and Communications team to develop promotional materials, social media campaigns, and press releases to raise awareness of Walk events and drive participation.
- Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to use various marketing channels to attract sponsors, donors, and participants and expand the organization’s reach.
- Consult and collaborate with the Technology team and gift entry and data staff on list pull queries and emails for online and traditional outreach.
Reporting and Financial Management:
- Track and analyze fundraising metrics, event participation data, and financial performance to evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising strategies and event outcomes.
- Prepare comprehensive reports for management, donors, and board members to showcase the impact of fundraising efforts and Walk events.
- Monitor Walk revenue and expenses against approved budgets, and work with Finance to reconcile Walk revenue, sponsorship commitments, and expenses.
- Ensure sponsorship agreements, sponsor benefits, and in-kind gifts are documented and shared with Finance and gift entry staff for accurate recording and donor acknowledgment.
- Prepare timely, specific, and relevant materials for development meetings and conversations, and attend weekly development meetings.
Competencies:
- An outgoing, highly motivated, and relationship-driven professional who enjoys meeting new people, developing strategic partnerships, and proactively identifying fundraising opportunities.
- Confident initiating conversations and conducting cold outreach to prospective donors, corporate sponsors, hospitals, and community leaders, with the ability to cultivate these connections into lasting relationships that advance the Foundation’s mission.
- Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and staff.
- Experience in fundraising, event planning, and logistics management in the nonprofit sector preferred.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in Salesforce CRM and peer-to-peer fundraising platforms such as GoFundMe Pro (formerly Classy) and GoFundMe Live, and other relevant tools.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of donor information.
- A motivated self-starter and team player who is adaptive, flexible, and has a sense of humor, takes on ad hoc tasks with a can-do attitude, and is comfortable working in a small, roll-up-your-sleeves nonprofit environment.
- Passion for making a positive impact on the communities.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
- Three or more years of development experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
- Familiarity with 501(c)(3) structure and demonstrated success in fundraising for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
- Experience with Salesforce CRM and GoFundMe Pro, and GoFundMe Pro Live or similar fundraising platforms preferred.
Work Environment:
Remote
Works closely with supervisor, other department leaders, and staff. (Daily zoom meetings)
Very collaborative, team environment
15-25% travel is required to support Fundraising and programmatic community events, some evenings and weekends included.
- 36-48 hours+ of WEEKEND travel will be required for every Walk you oversee
- 5 Day Marfan Foundation Retreat (November)
- 1 Week (July) Marfan Foundation Conference
- Plus, travel for additional Foundation events and staff meetings.
Participate in virtual events and programs, which may be nights and weekends, as needed.
Other Duties:
The Marfan Foundation expects all employees to conform to the expectations outlined in the Employee Manual. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits:
The Marfan Foundation recognizes that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That’s why we offer competitive financial compensation and benefits package. The Marfan Foundation’s benefit package includes:
- Work-Life balance
- Foundation covers EE Medical Insurance up to EPO platinum plan.
- Foundation covers the Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) up to $2,500 for those choosing the Silver Medical Insurance plan option
- Foundation covers EE Long-Term Disability/Life Insurance up to $50K
- Foundation covers EE Lifestyle Spending Account up to $800
- Offers Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
EEO Statement:
The Marfan Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, military and veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We are committed to developing and retaining the most talented people that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote community development manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, social work, or a related field
- Experience managing federal or state community development funding programs such as CDBG or HOME
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, nonprofits, and developers
- Strong grant writing, reporting, and compliance monitoring skills
- Project management experience overseeing multiple programs or initiatives simultaneously
- Proficiency with data tracking and reporting tools used to measure community impact outcomes
Tips for Your Remote Community Development Manager Job Search
Show your async collaboration skills upfront
Remote community development employers want proof you can build relationships and move projects forward without in-person contact. Highlight experience with video calls, shared project tools like Asana or Notion, and written stakeholder updates in your application materials.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote community development manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Quantify community outcomes in your resume
Remote hiring managers cannot observe your work in person, so concrete results do the persuading for you. Document the number of partnerships formed, grant dollars secured, programs launched, or community members served in every role you list.
Prepare for relationship-building interview questions
Remote community development interviews test whether you can earn trust and maintain partnerships without walking into someone's office. Practice explaining how you have kept stakeholders engaged, resolved conflict, and moved initiatives forward entirely through digital communication.
Remote Community Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote community development manager job?
Target organizations that already operate distributed teams, including remote-first nonprofits, community foundations, and social-impact consulting firms that have built their workflows around async collaboration. Remote employers screen heavily for written communication, the ability to build relationships without in-person contact, and self-directed project management. A portfolio of grant outcomes, community partnerships, or program launches you led independently will put you ahead.
Which companies hire remote community development managers?
Employers currently hiring remote community development managers include Associa, Xen.ai, and Keystate, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings for this role concentrate at distributed nonprofits, national foundations, and mission-driven companies with community engagement functions spread across multiple regions.
Can you get a remote community development manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry roles in this field are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-site supervision. Remote-first nonprofits and smaller foundations are most likely to consider candidates with limited experience. Demonstrating volunteer coordination, community organizing, or grant-writing work, even unpaid, and showing strong async written communication skills can open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote community development manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated program outcomes, community partnership experience, and grant management results alongside or instead of a formal degree. Fields like social work, public administration, and nonprofit management are common educational backgrounds, but candidates who can show measurable community impact, strong stakeholder communication, and self-directed project delivery are competitive regardless of credential.
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