Fundraising Manager – Foundations and Public Funding

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

📋 Description

• Methodically establish and enhance the foundation and public funding channels.

• Draft grant proposals for foundations and public funding organizations.

• Actively utilize and collaboratively enhance relevant tools, including Salesforce CRM.

• Proactively leverage AI to boost efficiency in research, grant writing, and communication.

• Investigate funding landscapes, trends, and requirements to discover new funding opportunities.

• Develop, track, and manage KPIs for the foundations and public funding sector.

• Further refine and enhance comprehensive fundraising processes in partnership with the Manager of Processes & Digitalization and the Executive Office Assistant.

• Offer personal, appreciative support to funding partners.

• Create and execute customized communication strategies for funding partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• Oversee multiple projects concurrently in an operational, hands-on manner.

• Thrive in an agile, continuously changing environment.

• Be highly skilled with digital tools; familiarity with CRM systems is a plus.

• Proficient in Google Workspace, Canva, and Slack.

• Ideally possess experience in data management.

• Bring enthusiasm and organization to the development and enhancement of cross-team processes.

• Work in a structured, self-directed way while exhibiting strong teamwork skills.

• Have a keen interest in and preferably experience with building and broadening partnerships with foundations or similar entities, such as corporations or public-sector organizations.

• Exhibit exceptional communication and presentation abilities.

• Have a genuine interest in promoting education and future-oriented skills development aligned with 21future’s objectives.

• Possess a minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience, preferably in fundraising, partnerships, business development, or account management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours and the option for remote work.

• A well-established remote culture featuring an agile team and swift decision-making processes.

• Virtual team-building activities and consistent digital opportunities for collaboration.

• Two annual in-person offsite meetings, including a team event.

• Opportunities for your ideas and the chance to influence the development of the funding area.

• Meaningful work at a growing, impact-driven social enterprise within the education sector.

• Comprehensive onboarding and a supported training period.