Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +7 more states.

📋 Description

• Create, compose, and submit grant applications to foundations and institutional donors.

• Ensure proposals are submitted on time, comply with reporting standards, and maintain effective stewardship with funders.

• Collaborate with program, development, and finance teams to address grant requirements and reporting obligations.

• Keep a grants calendar for timely planning and submission of donor proposals and reports.

• Conduct research and qualification assessments to identify high-potential individuals, corporations, and foundations.

• Develop strategies for engaging prospects and building a sustainable donor pipeline.

• Provide regular insights and reports to enhance fundraising strategies.

• Utilize an equity-informed approach in prospect research and analysis.

• Draft and manage donor stewardship communications, including emails and other written materials.

• Support moves management and donor engagement throughout the portfolio.

• Work in conjunction with frontline fundraisers and leadership on fundraising initiatives.

• Participate in portfolio review sessions.

• Assist leadership with funder travel and donor events, including logistics, briefing materials, and relationship cultivation.

• Lead the strategy, solicitation, and tracking of corporate sponsors for State Voices events and gatherings.

• Collaborate with program leaders and senior staff to identify targets, make requests, track income, and enhance sponsor experiences.

• Maintain accurate records in the donor CRM and track research insights, moves management, and prospect assignments.

• Utilize CRM tools to generate prospect lists, profiles, and reporting documents.

• Meet weekly with the Development Officer to review work plans and devise solutions.

• Provide mentorship and learning opportunities for junior team members.

• Stay updated on best practices and trends in foundation fundraising.

• Engage in State Voices national staff activities and other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising processes and teams, including grant writing, database management, increased programmatic responsibilities, and prospect research.

• Strong analytical, research, and communication abilities.

• Excellent writing and editing skills; capable of translating complex ideas and strategies into clear, concise, and compelling narratives.

• Ability to communicate deadlines, needs, and action items professionally, both internally and externally.

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and working under diverse circumstances.

• Experience with donor CRM databases.

• Knowledge of nonprofit 501(c)(3) compliance and donor privacy regulations.

• Experience in maintaining development-related documentation.

• Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Commitment to racial equity and valuing individual differences.

• Ability to cultivate relationships characterized by respect, trust, and integrity.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop meaningful relationships with funders, colleagues, and team members.

• Understanding of confidential organizational information and the importance of building donor trust through transparency and accountability.

• Appreciation for and dedication to the mission of State Voices.

• Experience in or familiarity with the cyclical nature of civic engagement.

• Strong operational and organizational skills, coupled with a hands-on approach.

• Willingness to contribute as a collaborative team member.

• Demonstrated creativity, resourcefulness, appropriate assertiveness, entrepreneurial spirit, and intellectual curiosity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Opportunity for growth into managing a donor portfolio.

• Mentorship and learning opportunities available.

• Participation in external events and networking opportunities.

• Engage in staff and network retreats, convenings, check-in calls, and other all-staff activities.