# Development Specialist

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/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.

Top skills: [Event Planning](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/event-planning), [Grant Writing](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/grant-writing)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Fundraising Specialist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/fundraising-specialist)
- Often leads to: [Development Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/development-manager)

## Similar roles

[Development Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/development-manager), [Fundraising Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/fundraising-manager), [Fundraising Specialist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/fundraising-specialist), [Grants Administrator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/grants-administrator), [Program Coordinator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/program-coordinator)

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