Hybrid Development Manager

at For The People

• Job title: Development Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $98,000 - $108,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Oakland, United States

About the role

• Development Manager managing fundraising operations for For The People, a nonprofit aiming to release people from unjust sentences. Streamlining processes, grant writing, and donor relations are key responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day tracking, systems, and processes to ensure the development program runs efficiently.
• Serve as the primary administrator for Salesforce, ensuring 100% data accuracy for all donor records, gift processing, and pipeline tracking.
• Partner with the Finance team to conduct monthly reconciliations, ensuring all development records align with organizational accounting.
• Utilize data and statistics to track fundraising progress, generating custom reports and dashboards for the Executive Team and Board of Directors.
• Proactively identify inefficiencies in the development workflow and implement streamlined systems to boost team productivity.
• Draft grant applications and proposals, providing meticulous editing and oversight for submissions developed by others.
• Coordinate with programmatic teams to ensure grant milestones, deliverables, and reporting deadlines are met during the grant period.
• Draft high-stakes email correspondence and funder communications, ensuring all touchpoints are professional, timely, and aligned with organizational messaging.
• Execute bespoke donor touchpoints for the CEO, including sharing relevant articles, organizational updates, and post-travel insights with key supporters to maintain consistent engagement.
• Collaborate across teams to prepare comprehensive briefing materials, research folders, and fundraising assets, while providing operational support for all funder meetings and executive events.
• Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for funders, managing logistics and responding to inquiries with care and professionalism.
• Oversee and develop stewardship strategies, including sending thank-you letters and acknowledgment materials to donors.
• Partners with the Communications team to provide operational support for fundraising events and digital campaigns, such as Giving Tuesday.
• Manage external grant-writing contractor and draft original proposals and applications, providing meticulous editing and oversight to ensure all submissions meet organizational quality standards and align with programmatic goals.
• Conduct deep-dive research on potential funding partners, analyzing 990s, alignment metrics, and major funding opportunities.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a deep understanding of the nonprofit philanthropy ecosystem and best practices.
• A proactive, operational mindset and the ability to manage fundraising systems and execute strategies.
• A proven track record of maintaining impeccable records and managing complex, multi-step processes without oversight.
• Experience developing and executing comprehensive donor stewardship programs that prioritize long-term relationship health.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals and adapt to a specific executive and organizational voice.
• Demonstrated integrity, empathy, and curiosity while effectively collaborating across teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Salesforce (required) and Google Suite.
• Experience with Asana or similar project management platforms is highly desirable.
• BA (required), MA (a plus)

Benefits

• 100%-paid benefits package for the employee, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, holidays, and paid time off
• Tailored opportunities for professional development
• Option to enroll in 403(b) retirement plan