Development Manager, Democracy

About the role

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Development Manager, Democracy based in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven fundraising professional to contribute to initiatives that strengthen democratic institutions and civil society.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of comprehensive fundraising strategies focused on individual and foundation donors, ensuring alignment with long-term organizational goals.
• Manage and coordinate fundraising activities across internal teams and external partners, ensuring strong project execution and timely delivery of development initiatives.
• Build, cultivate, and steward relationships with small- to mid-level donors while supporting engagement efforts with larger prospective funders.
• Conduct prospect research, maintain robust donor pipelines, and identify high-potential funding opportunities to expand philanthropic support.
• Prepare donor briefings, prospect profiles, and meeting materials to support leadership engagement and fundraising efforts.
• Contribute to the drafting, editing, and submission of grant proposals, reports, and fundraising materials, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Oversee development operations, including donor databases, fundraising calendars, contribution tracking, acknowledgements, and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with leadership to strengthen long-term development systems, policies, and strategic fundraising initiatives.

Requirements

• 7-9 years of relevant experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, philanthropy, or related fields, combined with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience raising funds from charitable foundations, individual donors, or philanthropic organizations.
• Strong project management capabilities with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and meet demanding deadlines.
• Proven experience managing donor relationships and supporting donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and engagement activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing proposals, reports, and donor-facing materials.
• Advanced research skills and the ability to identify and evaluate funding opportunities and prospective supporters.
• A high attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, along with experience using Airtable, CRM systems, or donor management platforms.
• A professional, collaborative, and relationship-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in grant writing, nonprofit finance, donor management systems, and familiarity with U.S. democracy, civic engagement, or civil society initiatives.

Pay

Competitive annual salary ranging from $100,000 to $120,000.

Schedule

Fully remote work environment with flexibility and autonomy.

Benefits

• Flexible and generous paid time off policies.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, with contributions toward dependent coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions of up to $850 annually.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, and commuter benefits.
• Home office stipend of $550 upon hire, plus $250 annually for workspace support.
• Monthly stipend of $110 for cell phone and home internet expenses.
• Up to 13 weeks of paid parental and medical leave.
• Anual discretionary bonus based on organizational and individual performance.
• Wellness stipend of up to $500 annually to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Access to professional development opportunities, learning resources, and team growth experiences.