Part-Time Development Manager

Part-Time Development Manager

Steeple Square

1 Positions

ID: DM001

Posted On 10/19/2026

Job Overview

Part-Time Development Manager — Steeple Square (Dubuque, IA)

About Us: Steeple Square is a mission-driven nonprofit supporting job readiness, affordable childcare, community events, arts, tourism, and historic preservation. Our historic campus also serves as a unique event venue that helps sustain our programs.

About the Role: Steeple Square seeks a self-motivated Part-Time Development Manager to help grow relationships and resources that fuel our mission. The successful candidate will lead donor relations, support fundraising events, and manage grants that sustain our mission of strengthening families and building community.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain donor relationships

• Identify new donor prospects and manage donor records

• Support fundraising events, sponsorships, and appeal campaigns

• Research grants, prepare proposals, and track deadlines/reporting

• Assist with newsletters, marketing content, and donor communications

• Collaborate with staff and Board to promote a culture of philanthropy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in fundraising and/or sales, with nonprofit experience preferred

• Strong communication, organization, and Microsoft Office skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Additional Details

• Occasional evenings/weekends required

• Local travel; must have valid driver’s license

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and perform basic physical tasks

Steeple Square is an equal opportunity employer.

Primary Contact

1645542942827

Executive Director

Executive Director,

563-258-9997

Phone

Phone

Phone

Fax

[email protected]

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Job Details

Categories

Volunteer and Non-profit

Location

Dubuque , IA

Shift

First Shift

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Part Time

Pay/Salary

$35 to $40 per hour

Benefits

Life Insurance

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors

Experience

5-10 Years

Company ID

8383

Job REQ #

DM001

# Positions

1

Start Date

20261019

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About the Company

Steeple Square is the former St. Mary's Church campus located in Dubuque, Iowa. A non-profit organization, Steeple Square's mission is to serve as a collaborative, inclusive center providing opportunities for community support, social life and cultural growth. Steeple Square is a hub for community transformation, rooted in the heart of Dubuque. Our campus blends historic preservation with innovation ΓÇö serving as a place where nonprofits collaborate, futures are inspired, and arts, culture, and tourism thrive. We are a nonprofit driven by a mission to breathe new life into old spaces and uplift the people around us.