Development Manager

Strategy & Leadership:

• Support the Fund Director to iterate on and implement a development strategy that enables the Fund to realize its mission.
• Project manage the activities of the Fund team and partners responsible for fundraising.
• Report to the Fund's committees around fundraising progress.

Donor Pipeline & Relationship Management:

• Hold donor relationships with small-to-mid-level donors, leading cultivation and stewardship activities.
• Manage day-to-day donor pipeline activities: identification, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Prepare detailed meeting briefs and accompany the Fund Director to fundraising meetings.

Grant Writing & Fundraising Materials:

• Write, edit, and submit grant proposals and reports in partnership with the Fund team.
• Ensure fundraising materials, including financial statements, are prepared and delivered timely.
• Create and maintain a library of fundraising materials.

Operations & Administration:

• Manage the Fund's development calendar, including proposal and report deadlines.
• Manage donor databases, ensuring accurate records and improving functionality.
• In partnership with the fiscal sponsor, track donations and ensure acknowledgements are sent.