Manager, Field Resource Development

What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Today, we are an alliance of hundreds of local affiliates, state organizations and a national office that work in communities across the United States to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need. NAMI advocates for all who are affected by mental illness, both the individuals and the people in their lives. We work to address disparities and injustices and to promote dignity and inclusion for all people with mental illness and their families. In addition to being advocates, we educate, we listen, and we lead as evidenced by our public awareness campaigns, the range of programs we provide, and our strong public policy.

We currently have an opening for a Manager, Field Resource Development (FRD). The Manager, FRD will strengthen the success of NAMIWalks by providing field organizations with high-quality tools, training, and guidance. In addition, the Manager will ensure consistent execution of established strategies, support field leaders in applying best practices, and contribute to the overall effectiveness and growth of peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives.

This position can be remote or based in our Arlington, VA office on a hybrid basis.

Salary Range: $68,000 - $74,000

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Advance equity and inclusion: Integrate DEI principles across NAMIWalks and field-facing fundraising programs.
• Develop and maintain resources: Create, update, and organize tools that support program implementation and field success.
• Coach and support field leaders: Work closely with Walk Managers and Leaders to reinforce best practices, monitor progress, and provide guidance for program growth.
• Manage assigned projects: Support initiatives such as vendor relationships, National Teams coordination, or the FRD resource library.
• Support youth engagement strategies: Implement tools and approaches that help attract and retain youth participants.
• Assist with training delivery: Partner with Sr. Managers and Director to conduct webinars, in-person trainings, and one-on-one coaching that strengthen field capabilities.
• Facilitate ongoing communication: Maintain regular connections with field leaders via phone, email, and Zoom to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Identify and innovate: Monitor trends in peer-to-peer fundraising, explore new opportunities, and adapt program approaches to keep NAMIWalks competitive and relevant.
• Support field communications: Draft email templates, outreach messages, and other resources for Walk Managers; contribute content for newsletters and collateral to ensure consistent messaging and engagement.
• Ensure operational efficiency: Provide technical and administrative support by managing timelines, deliverables, and priorities for the FRD team.
• Perform other duties as assigned: Support the success of the FRD team by taking on additional responsibilities as needed, including contributions to NAMI Do-It-Your-Way and other development initiatives.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• 3-5 years of related experience, including:
• Direct experience managing a peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising portfolio (required)
• Experience managing volunteers or committees (required)
• Experience managing a P2P Top 30 program (preferred)
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Strong public speaking and presentation abilities
• Proven relationship-building and collaboration skills with internal and external partners
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-driven environment
• Strong organizational and task management skills
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, and Zoom
• Comfortable learning new platforms; DonorDrive experience desirable
• Willingness and ability to travel, including independently making travel arrangements.
• Must pass background check.
  

Benefits

Your salary is only one component of the total compensation package. NAMI offers a range of standard and unique benefits that are reviewed annually:

• Generous and comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care, dependent care and commuter expenses
• Life Insurance and Disability coverage paid by NAMI
• Flexible Work and Telework programs
• Professional Development Reimbursement program
• A variety of wellness offerings to support team members
• Employee Referral Program
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides support for personal and family problems common in contemporary life
  
  

NAMI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. NAMI prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information or any other legally protected group status. We also provide reasonable accommodation for candidates with disability.