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Development Specialist
A Development Specialist supports a nonprofit organization's fundraising efforts, cultivating and stewarding donor relationships while executing fundraising campaign strategy to meet revenue goals. The role often includes grant writing and event planning, and requires proficiency in CRM software such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce to track donor history and giving patterns. Typically found in nonprofit development or advancement offices, this person works closely with executive leadership and program staff to align fundraising priorities with organizational mission.
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Development Specialist
National Gallery of Art
Washington, DC · $85,447 – $111,087
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Where Development Specialists commonly go next: Development Manager.
Development Manager
Hammes Company
National
This role leads the execution of healthcare real estate development projects from conception through completion, requiring deep expertise in construction, design, and project management. It suits experienced development professionals who can manage complex stakeholder relationships, navigate regulatory approvals, and oversee multiple concurrent projects while maintaining budgets and schedules.
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Development Manager - Project Development (West)
Vistra Corp.
A Development Manager will oversee power generation projects from conception through construction for a major energy company, handling permitting, land acquisition, stakeholder relations, and regulatory processes across Western and regulated markets. This role is suited to experienced project developers comfortable managing complex stakeholder relationships and multi-disciplinary teams in the energy sector.
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Senior Manager, Development
Invenergy
$150,000 – $190,000
Invenergy seeks an experienced renewable energy professional to lead the development of utility-scale solar and wind projects across the upper Midwest, managing teams through all phases from site identification through permitting and interconnection. This role suits someone with deep renewable development expertise who enjoys stakeholder engagement, project strategy, and the technical and commercial complexities of bringing large energy infrastructure to communities.
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Development Manager - SAP Concur Spend
SAP
Full-time · São Leopoldo, BR, 93022-718
A hands-on development manager role building a new engineering team in Brazil for SAP's expense management platform, combining people leadership with regular code contribution across React, Java, and Node.js services. This suits experienced engineers ready to transition into management while staying technically active.
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Washington, DC · $57,736 – $75,059
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This Indiana National Guard position administers the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, which provides support and services to service members and their families throughout deployment cycles. The role involves planning program events, maintaining resource libraries, coordinating with units, and reporting on program outcomes to ensure military readiness.
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Program Coordinator
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Program Coordinator
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Development Manager
Hammes Company
National
This role leads the execution of healthcare real estate development projects from conception through completion, requiring deep expertise in construction, design, and project management. It suits experienced development professionals who can manage complex stakeholder relationships, navigate regulatory approvals, and oversee multiple concurrent projects while maintaining budgets and schedules.
Listed on Hammes Company’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Development Manager - Project Development (West)
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A Development Manager will oversee power generation projects from conception through construction for a major energy company, handling permitting, land acquisition, stakeholder relations, and regulatory processes across Western and regulated markets. This role is suited to experienced project developers comfortable managing complex stakeholder relationships and multi-disciplinary teams in the energy sector.
Listed on Vistra Corp.’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Manager, Development
Invenergy
$150,000 – $190,000
Invenergy seeks an experienced renewable energy professional to lead the development of utility-scale solar and wind projects across the upper Midwest, managing teams through all phases from site identification through permitting and interconnection. This role suits someone with deep renewable development expertise who enjoys stakeholder engagement, project strategy, and the technical and commercial complexities of bringing large energy infrastructure to communities.
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Working Student (f/m/d) - Social Responsibility, Inclusion & Communities (f/m/d)
SAP
Part-time · Walldorf, DE, 69190
This working student role supports SAP's social responsibility and inclusion initiatives across Germany, handling communications, event coordination, and program execution. It suits students studying communications, business administration, or related fields who want hands-on experience in corporate social responsibility and inclusive workplace practices.
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Development Manager - SAP Concur Spend
SAP
Full-time · São Leopoldo, BR, 93022-718
A hands-on development manager role building a new engineering team in Brazil for SAP's expense management platform, combining people leadership with regular code contribution across React, Java, and Node.js services. This suits experienced engineers ready to transition into management while staying technically active.
Listed on SAP’s careers site · Apply there ↗