Development Manager
US$56,000 – US$71,000 / yr base salary
Posted 16 Sep 2026
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- Expected experience
- 2–4 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$56,000 – US$71,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyCommunications, English, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Work
Study levelBachelor's
Job Title: Development Manager
Department: Development
Location: Remote/Virtual within the Continental US
Reports to: Associate Director, Advancement services
Classification: Exempt
Position Type: Full-Time Employee
Anticipated Pay Range at Commencement of Employment: $56,000 - $71,000
Blue Star Families
Blue Star Families is the largest nonprofit dedicated to making military life better for families. Each year, we support over 1.5 million military- and veteran-connected family members through a national network of 300,000+ members and local chapters in communities across the country.
Our mission is simple and bold: We make military life awesome for families.
We listen, share, partner, and act to deliver evidence-based, data-driven solutions that work for real people. We’re a lifestyle organization, a friend and neighbor, and a trusted partner. Our approach is collaborative, human-centered, and designed with the whole family in mind.
A Blue Star Family is one with an immediate family member — a spouse, parent, or child — actively serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Guard and Reserves. These families face unique challenges: frequent relocations, deployments, career disruption, and isolation. We respond with research-informed programs that create connection, build resilience, and foster a true sense of belonging.
We serve with urgency but build trust over time — because change happens at the speed of trust. Whether we’re driving spouse employment, supporting caregivers, or helping communities welcome military families, we strive for upstream solutions.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Bold thinkers. Fast movers. Smart collaborators. People who want to build, lead, and drive measurable change — and who care deeply about making an impact that matters.
What You’ll Do Here:
- Solve complex challenges with data, heart, and humility
- Build cross-sector partnerships that get things done
- Help military families feel at home wherever they live
If you're ready to work in a high-performance, mission-driven environment — and to make life better for those who serve — Blue Star Families is where you belong.
General Description
The Development Manager provides administrative support to the Development Department while learning and performing core fundraising processes and tasks.