Now hiring: Development Manager, Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026

Development Manager 

 Overview  

The Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation seeks an experienced, personable, community-minded individual who shares our passion for championing and celebrating our island's public parks and trails. 

Position Description 

The Development Manager supports BIPTF's fundraising programs, collaborating with Executive Director on the planning of the Foundation's annual development strategies as informed by the strategic plan. The successful candidate will have experience coordinating and implementing nonprofit fundraising strategies and share an enthusiasm for the Foundation's mission and vision.  The Development Manager will report to BIPTF's Executive Director.  

The Development Manager supports all BIPTF's fundraising activities that drive BIPTF's operations and programs. These include, but are not limited to: 

  • Major gifts program 
  • Annual fund 
  • Sustained giving program 
  • Campaigns to support specific parks, trails and recreation projects 
  • Planned giving 

The Development Manager's role involves working with BIPTF staff and board members to build and support relationships with donors and community members. The Development Manager will work in close coordination with BIPTF's Senior Communications Manager and Community Programs Manager to implement fundraising objectives through engagement events and communication campaigns. 

Responsibilities 

  • Support BIPTF's donor relationship and fundraising strategy operations 
  • Implement fundraising objectives to inform marketing strategy for both BIPTF and specific trails and parks projects  
  • Build positive and productive relationships with BIPTF Board Members and key community volunteers  
  • Participate in donor cultivation and prepare Executive Director for meetings with current and prospective donors  
  • Collaborate with the BIPTF Development Committee 
  • Work with BIPTF's Executive Director and Communications Director to develop annual grant planning, identifying grant opportunities and approaches 
  • Collaborate on the planning, organization, and implementation of special events for all fundraising, donor cultivation, stewardship and celebrating completed projects 
  • Manage and improve BIPTF's capacity to track and generate reports on donors through CRM and donor database systems  
  • Ensure BIPTF is adequately thanking donors, reporting back to donors, and working toward increasing contribution levels over time 
  • Provide technical support to volunteer committees leading fundraising campaigns for specific parks, trails, and recreation projects  
  • Perform other duties as requested 

 Desired qualifications and experience 

  • A bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of nonprofit fundraising and general development experience 
  • Experience in strategic marketing for nonprofit institutions 
  • Working knowledge of customer relationship management (CRM) software for nonprofit organizations, donor databases and other technology for fundraising management 
  • Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail 
  • Positive attitude, showing interest in people and community, demonstrating presence, confidence, and good listening skills 
  • Superb written and verbal communication skills  
  • Creative self-starter and inspiring team leader 
  • Strong Microsoft Office products knowledge with emphasis on Word and Excel  
  • Strong computer technology skills and ability to learn new technology quickly 
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with a high level of accuracy 
  • Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for meetings and events  
  • Ability to take initiative; excellent time management, problem-solving skills; work independently with multiple constituencies  

Compensation 

Hours: 30 per week, on average, including occasional weekend and evening for special events. Pay rate: $35 per hour. Benefits include Paid time off, 9 paid holidays per year and a flexible work schedule.  

Deadline  

August 31, 2026 

To apply 

 Please send a cover letter and resume to: 

Mary Meier, Executive Director 

mary@biparksfoundation.org  

The Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.