Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and take ownership of the foundation's fundraising strategy encompassing grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual contributions.

• Identify, nurture, and maintain relationships with qualified prospects, modifying solicitation strategies as necessary.

• Convert the Foundation's mission, values, and strategic plans into compelling philanthropic narratives for potential donors.

• Create and oversee corporate sponsorship programs and partnership offerings for flagship conferences, the annual State of the Open Home, and global community gatherings.

• Conduct research, write, and manage grant applications along with funder reporting.

• Keep donors updated on how their contributions support the mission.

• Establish and manage fundraising systems, including donor/CRM tracking, pipelines, reporting, and donation platforms.

• Collaborate with leadership and project communities to ensure fundraising efforts align with the foundation's roadmap and core values.

• Engage external partners and advisors as necessary, including those from international funding sources.

• Report to the Marketing Lead.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising or development.

• Proven history of securing substantial gifts, grants, or corporate sponsorships.

• Experience in leading a fundraising function or managing significant fundraising initiatives from inception to completion.

• Background in the technology sector.

• Experience in cultivating and closing deals with corporate sponsors and/or major donors.

• Strong skills in grant writing and funder reporting.

• Excellent relationship-building and communication abilities.

• Willingness and ability to travel for in-person meetings with potential donors.

• Professional proficiency in English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Must currently reside and be eligible to work in the United States.

• A passion for smart homes and automation.

• Experience as a Home Assistant user.

• Experience in fundraising for open-source, technology, or privacy-focused organizations.

• An existing network of relevant funders, sponsors, or contacts in technology philanthropy.

• Familiarity with grant programs related to open source and public-interest technology.

🏝️ Benefits

• Five weeks (twenty-five days) of paid time off.

• Fourteen days of paid sick leave if your country/laws categorize them as unpaid.

• Six weeks of paid and six weeks of unpaid parental leave to be utilized within the first year following the birth of a child.

• Budget allocated for work hardware; after three years, equipment may be retained for personal use.

• 50% contribution towards home workspace internet connection fees.

• One day every two weeks designated for personal projects.

• Work hours may be allocated for maintaining Home Assistant-related side projects.

• Benefits mandated by the country of residence.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Total compensation package aiming for the 75th percentile for the role, seniority, and local market rates.