Senior Manager, Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +2 more locations.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and expand a portfolio of foundation and philanthropic funders and prospects throughout the entire funding lifecycle.

• Create and implement annual engagement strategies for key relationships and prospects.

• Act as the primary point of contact for designated funders and prospects.

• Conduct research to identify and evaluate new funding prospects, advancing them into the pipeline.

• Track portfolio performance and pipeline development in relation to annual revenue and relationship objectives.

• Oversee the development of complex proposals and concept notes until submission.

• Facilitate cross-functional contributions and craft compelling funding value propositions.

• Ensure adherence to timely reporting and compliance with grant conditions.

• Manage grant agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, and partnership documentation in collaboration with legal and internal teams.

• Represent RTSL to funders and at various events and conferences.

• Organize donor site visits, joint communications, and public recognitions.

• Maintain precise pipeline tracking using Monday.com.

• Follow and enhance development standard operating procedures, tools, and platforms.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, international development, nonprofit management, communications, business); an advanced degree is advantageous.

• At least 8 years of experience in fundraising, development, or resource mobilization.

• Proven success in contributing significantly to the cultivation and acquisition of major philanthropic awards, including six- and seven-figure funding.

• Direct experience in managing foundation and philanthropic relationships from inception to completion, including proposal writing, reporting, and renewal processes.

• Familiarity with global health, international development, or a similar mission-oriented organization.

• Exceptional relationship management abilities.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to transform technical program content into a persuasive case for support.

• Strong project management capabilities.

• Excellent influencing and collaboration skills.

• Ability to engage colleagues across various functions and levels regarding funding opportunities, deadlines, and donor commitments.

• A collaborative and adaptable team player.

• Proficient in thriving within a fast-paced, remote, mission-focused environment.

• Deeply passionate about global health.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents.

• Contributions towards retirement plans.

• Paid annual leave and sick leave, in addition to public holidays.

• Two week-long paid organization-wide breaks at mid-year and year-end.

• Professional development support.

• Home office setup assistance.

• Access to up-to-date computer equipment.

• A supportive and connected remote team environment.