donor relations manager

StoryCenter

<p><b>Employment Type:</b> Part-Time (Approximately 20 hours/week, flexible)</p><p><b>Reports To:</b> Co-Directors</p><p><b>Position Summary:</b></p><p>StoryCenter seeks an experienced, mission-aligned, seasoned Development Specialist to ensure the organization advances towards its fundraising and growth goals. This individual will lead development efforts, including donor relations, grant writing, and fundraising campaigns in collaboration with the Co-Directors.</p><p>The ideal candidate is experienced with non-profits dedicated to the humanities and social change, and they are knowledgeable about the development environment. They will be expected to work independently to identify strategic opportunities and creative solutions to problems. This person values personal storytelling and creative media-making as tools for connection, equity, and social impact, and can translate that vision into sustainable infrastructure and funding.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>Development &amp; Fundraising</b></p><ul><li>Co-create, with the co-directors, a development and annual fundraising plan</li><li>Develop relationships with potential grantors</li><li>Identify potential grantors, draft, and submit grant proposals; manage grant reporting</li><li>Plan and execute fundraising campaigns and events</li><li>Maintain donor database and track contributions</li><li>Integrate donor communications into our larger outward facing communication strategy</li></ul><p><b>Strategy &amp; Leadership</b></p><ul><li>Collaborate with leadership on strategic plan implementation and organizational growth strategies</li><li>Identify opportunities for partnerships, funding, and program expansion</li><li>Represent the organization in community and stakeholder meetings as needed</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>At least 5 years of experience in nonprofit operations, development, or related field</li><li>Proven success in fundraising, grant writing, or donor relations</li><li>Strong organizational and project management skills</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities</li><li>Proficiency with common tools (e.g., Google Workspace, CRM systems, fundraising platforms)</li><li>Comfortable working remotely</li><li>Passion for the organization&rsquo;s mission</li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Experience in a small nonprofit environment</li><li>Financial management or bookkeeping experience</li></ul><p><b>Compensation</b></p><ul><li>Hourly rate commensurate with experience (Please include in cover letter)</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Potential for growth as the organization expands</li></ul><p><b>How to Apply</b></p><p>Please submit a resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest, relevant experience, and hourly rate to info@storycenter.org</p><p>Pay: From $50.00 per hour</p><p>Work Location: Remote</p>

Part Time Development Specialist

Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center

<p><b>Job Overview</b><br/>The Development Manager is a key member of the Appell Center&rsquo;s Development team, responsible for planning, managing, and executing fundraising initiatives that support the mission, programming, and long-term sustainability of the organization. This role oversees donor and sponsor cultivation, stewardship, grant writing and annual giving programs. The Development Manager works closely with the Director of Development, President &amp; CEO, senior leadership, board members, and community partners to build strong relationships that increase philanthropic support.</p><p><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></p><p>Membership and Individual Giving:</p><ul><li>Develops and implements strategies to grow and sustain membership giving, including new member prospecting and current member retention. Oversees solicitation and stewardship process.</li><li>Implements special giving appeals including holiday campaign, Give Local York.</li><li>Responsible for creating and managing a Donor Engagement and Cultivation plan to increase renewal rates and drive higher levels of giving. Engages donors, prospects, and partners at events both during and outside of regular business hours. Develops and executes member cultivation events</li><li>Drafts copy and proofreads related communications and materials</li><li>Oversees annual donor lists and other donor recognition programs</li><li>Works closely with Development Assistant to conduct regular audits of development database procedures and ensure that procedures are streamlined and updated</li></ul><p>Corporate Sponsorship/EITC:</p><ul><li>Develops and implements strategies to retain and grow sponsorship and EITC support from businesses and corporations</li><li>Cultivates corporate support and builds relationships that create pathways to support</li><li>Creates compelling sponsorship packages and manages sponsorship sales process Executes tracking and reporting of sponsor benefits to demonstrate value, impact and pave the way for renewal</li></ul><p>Grant Writing:</p><ul><li>Oversees grant management, including preparation of proposals, timely submission of required follow-up reports, and compliance with all funding guidelines.</li><li>Lead grant writer for Cultural Alliance, foundation, government, education and special projects grants.</li><li>Works with Director of Development and relevant staff to create grant strategy and develop timelines, budgets, and measures of impact.</li></ul><p>Supports the organization in other duties and special projects as assigned.</p><p><i>The Development Manager is expected to work at all member/donor events, Strand Theatre events where Donor Lounge is open, as well as other selected events in Strand and Capitol Theatres (40-50 nights per year approx.).</i></p><p><b>Critical Success Factors</b></p><p>The critical success factors listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job functions.</p><ul><li>Demonstrated willingness and ability to ask people for monetary donations</li><li>Ability to build relationships with donors, board members, community leaders and staff</li><li>Project management skills with proven organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Strong writing and proofreading skills</li><li>Critical thinking and problem-solving skills</li><li>Strong Interpersonal skills</li><li>Excellent customer service and written/oral communications skills</li><li>Ability to prioritize and pivot between competing tasks and projects in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment</li></ul><p><b>Education and Experience </b></p><p>Education: B.A. degree or Higher</p><p>Three or more years of Development/fund raising experience in a non-profit organization, including grant writing</p><p><b>Physical Demands</b></p><p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.</p><p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, climb or balance. The employee is often required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.</p><p>Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Excellent hearing is essential.</p><p>Pay: $67,500.00 - $72,500.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Development Manager

Success Academy Charter Schools

<div><div><p>Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.</p></div><p><b>
Job Summary:</b></p>
<p>
Reporting to the Leader, External Relations and serving as a key member of the Advancement team, the Senior Development Writer advances the mission of Success Academy Charter Schools (SA) by authoring and/or editing compelling philanthropic narratives and other copy used in major and principal gift/grant proposals, solicitation materials for mid-level and direct response giving, stewardship reports/materials, bespoke donor correspondence, and similar documents &ndash; often writing on behalf of others. The incumbent will engage with executives and other team members to clearly articulate Success Academy's mission and impact through compelling and often bespoke storytelling and stewardship that inspires ever-increasing generosity among donors, institutional funders, and prospective supporters.</p>
<p>
The Development Writer is a proactive, confident self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that values results. They are persistent and driven to succeed in advancing efforts to expand and retain a robust, engaged community of individual and institutional donors that enable SA to meet or exceed its ambitious goals to reinvent public education. Success in this role will require the following qualities:</p>
<ul>
<li>Self-motivated, self-sufficient, and driven to lead and collaborate with others to achieve success</li>
<li>Detail-oriented and analytical</li>
<li>Strategic, proactive, and forward-thinking</li>
<li>Persuasive, outgoing, and confident with exceptional communication skills</li>
<li>Possesses the highest standards of personal and professional integrity; and adheres to and promotes SA's mission, culture, and strategic priorities.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Essential Functions:</b></p>
<p><b>
Content Development: Writing and Editing</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Brings the Success Academy story to life through compelling content that fosters engagement and inspires philanthropic support.</li>
<li>Writes and edits a significant volume of compelling and persuasive fundraising proposals, case for support and solicitation materials, and stewardship assets.</li>
<li>Develops, adapts, and customizes content that clearly outlines funding priorities and expected outcomes.</li>
<li>Ensures content is consistent in tone, style, and messaging, and aligned with SA priorities and aspirations.</li>
<li>Authors/edits bespoke donor correspondence.</li>
<li>Works closely with executives and members of the Advancement team to craft effective and compelling storytelling with fidelity to SA standards of excellence.</li>
<li>Partners with Advancement colleagues in developing compelling content for deployment across various donor constituencies, segments, and platforms in service for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship objectives. This includes serving as a resource to evaluate the writing of others.</li>
<li>Ensures that the department's editorial content is consistent with SA standards of excellence and quality and executed with precision, accuracy, and expedience.</li>
<li>Authors/edits donor newsletters and other updates to deepen engagement and advance fundraising and stewardship objectives.</li>
<li>Occasionally assists with the creation/editing of select content for special events, website updates, and digital/direct response appeals.</li></ul><br>
<p><br>
<b>Stewardship</b></p>
<ul>
<li>In close collaboration with CAO and Leader, External Relations, helps to coordinate bespoke communications with principal donors and other VIPs.</li>
<li>Drafts customized gift acknowledgements consistent with established protocols for major and principal gifts.</li>
<li>Assists Development team with implementing donor-specific stewardship plans and action and provides content to support these work streams.</li>
<li>Contributes significantly to the writing/editing of bespoke donor reports (in collaboration with CAO/Development team), including the annual Impact Report.</li>
<li>Collaborates with others across the organization to gather stories and data, translating them into impactful content that showcases scholar and other SA achievements and demonstrates the impact of philanthropic gifts.</li>
<li>Maintains record of distributed donor communications in donor database of record for reference by Advancement team.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Content Management and Project Management</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Creates, develops, and proactively shares content that supports donor engagement and fundraising efforts and ensures consistent and meaningful messaging across platforms, tools, and messengers to support organizational priorities.</li>
<li>Integrates Advancement communication strategies with broader SA communications, marketing, and advocacy efforts, as appropriate.</li>
<li>Serves as primary steward of digital content resources, ensuring optimal systems, organization, accessibility, and intuitive navigation.</li>
<li>Tracks and manages proposals and other critical documents throughout review/approval processes with executives and other relevant stakeholders.</li>
<li>Creates and manages templates for proposals, decks, boilerplate language, and style guide(s) for the department.</li>
<li>Liaises with other departments/teams (i.e., Creative Agency, Communications, Advocacy, others) to facilitate coordination of content resources, communications calendar(s), and consistency/accuracy of content, including other media assets (e.g., photography, video, data visualization).</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Other Administrative Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Endeavors to remain abreast of SA programs, activities, accolades, and new initiatives to most effectively engage and/or steward donors to greater levels of support.</li>
<li>Utilizes and optimizes Raiser's Edge NXT database to effectively track and manage bespoke correspondence and stewardship actions, such as special acknowledgments and other VIP communications.</li>
<li>Participates in and helps staff SA/Advancement events, as needed.</li></ul><br>
<p><br>
<b>Qualifications:</b></p>
<p><b>
Education</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree</li>
<li>Preferred: An advanced degree is beneficial.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Work Experience</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Minimum Required: 4+ years of experience in persuasive writing. Experience writing for fundraising/development purposes strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Experience writing on behalf of executives with a broad range of voice and style is very beneficial.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Specialized Knowledge Needed for Performance of the Job</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated prior success in bespoke customer experience, donor engagement/stewardship, and/or donor communications.</li>
<li>Ability to adapt to a range of writing styles and produce outstanding written work on tight timelines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Creative problem-solver;</li>
<li>Experience managing projects to specifications and to meet expected deadlines;</li>
<li>Knowledge of charter schools and the education reform landscape is beneficial.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Skills</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.</li>
<li>Ability to think strategically and contextually, and to anticipate the needs and expectations of manager and executives.</li>
<li>Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple, concurrent tasks, exhibit flexibility, and meet deadlines.</li>
<li>Ability to analyze and present data effectively, make decisions, and align efforts with priorities and opportunities.</li>
<li>Acts with tact and discretion, respecting confidentiality and proprietary information.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Nice to haves</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Strong computer skills, including fluency in Microsoft Office and Google suite.</li>
<li>Familiarity with Raiser's Edge NXT or similar CRM systems helpful.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Other</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Possesses a passion for the mission of SA.</li>
<li>Ability to travel locally, occasionally work after hours, and on weekends.</li>
</ul><div><p>
Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.</p>
<p><b>
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<p>
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.</p>
<p><i>
Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.</i></p></div></div>

Senior Development Writer

Open Doors Academy

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Advancement Coordinator</b><br>
<b>Open Doors Academy | Cleveland, Ohio (Hybrid)</b><br>
Open Doors Academy (ODA) provides year-round out-of-school programming that helps scholars in grades K&ndash;12 build academic skills, explore new opportunities, strengthen relationships, and prepare for bright futures. Each year, more than 1,900 scholars and their families across Northern Ohio engage with ODA through afterschool, summer, family engagement, and enrichment programs.<div></div><div><b><br>
POSITION SUMMARY</b></div><div>
Open Doors Academy is seeking an exceptionally strong writer and highly organized professional to serve as Advancement Coordinator.</div><div>
This role supports ODA&rsquo;s advancement efforts through donor stewardship, advancement operations, communications, and project coordination. Working closely with the Senior Director of Engagement, the Coordinator helps move strategic advancement priorities forward by maintaining donor systems, coordinating stewardship activities, drafting advancement communications, and ensuring important projects, follow-up, and next steps remain organized and on track.</div><div>
The Coordinator serves as a key member of the Advancement team and helps translate advancement priorities into consistent action. Success in this role requires strong judgment, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while maintaining close communication with leadership.</div><div>
This role is ideal for someone who combines excellent writing with strong organizational instincts, communicates professionally with a wide range of people, and takes pride in helping mission-driven work move forward with consistency, thoughtfulness, and care.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Donor Operations &amp; Stewardship</b></div><ul><li>
Maintainaccuratedonor records and stewardship activity in ODA&rsquo;s CRM system</li><li>
Prepare donor and engagement reports</li><li>
Coordinatetimelydonor acknowledgements and stewardship follow-up</li></ul><div><ul><li>
Track donor engagement and helpmaintainorganized stewardship systems</li><li>
Respond professionally to routine donor, volunteer, and advancement-related inquiries</li></ul><div><b>
Advancement Communications</b></div><ul><li>
Draft donor newsletters, appeals, donor stories, stewardship communications, and annual report content</li><li>
Proofread and helpmaintainclear, consistent messaging across advancement communications</li><li>
Support selected advancement-related social media and website content</li><li>
Coordinate timelines and support production of advancement communications</li></ul><div><b>
Advancement Operations &amp; Follow-Through</b></div><ul><li>
Help keep advancement priorities, donor follow-up, and communications projects organized and moving forward</li><li>
Track next steps and deadlines related to donor meetings, stewardship, board engagement, and fundraising activities</li><li>
Prepare donor lists, reports, and supporting materials</li><li>
Communicate regularly with the Senior Director of Engagementregardingpriorities and follow-up needs</li></ul><div><b>
Advancement Event &amp; Engagement Support</b></div><ul><li>
Supportselectdonor and advancement-related events throughout the year</li><li>
Assistwith donor, volunteer, and partner engagement activities that support advancement priorities</li></ul><div><b>
Qualifications</b></div></div><div><ul><li>
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills</li><li>
Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities</li><li>
Excellent follow-through, project coordination, and ability to move work forward independently</li><li>
Demonstrated professional judgment, discretion, and sound decision-making</li><li>
Ability to exercise good judgment,identifysolutions, and escalate issues appropriately</li><li>
Ability toanticipateneeds,identifysolutions, and communicate progress proactively</li><li>
Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills</li><li>
Ability to work independently whileremainingclosely coordinated with leadership</li><li>
Ability torepresentOpen Doors Academy professionally with donors, volunteers, partners, and community stakeholders</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred:</b></div><ul><li>
5+ years of relevant professional experience</li><li>
Experience with donor databases or CRM systems</li><li>
Experience in nonprofit advancement, donor relations, communications, project coordination, or related work</li><li>
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and web/social content tools</li></ul><div><b>
Work Schedule</b></div><ul><li>
Full-time</li><li>
Hybrid schedule</li><li>
Some travel within Northern Ohio</li><li>
Occasional evening/weekend events</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Advancement Coordinator

The Heritage Foundation

<div><div>Washington, DC
</div><div>Full Time
</div><div>Donor Relations
</div><div>Mid Level</div></div>
<br><div><p><b>Title</b><b>: Development Writer, Donor Communications</b></p>
<p><b>Reports to:</b><b> Director, Development Strategy</b></p>
<p><b>Job Summary: </b>The Development Writer is responsible for effectively communicating Heritage&rsquo;s work and conservative ideas to multiple donor audiences (i.e., individuals, corporations, foundations) in a way that builds relationships and inspires larger gifts to The Heritage Foundation, Heritage Action, and Daily Signal. This position works on donor-facing materials including proposals, reports, pitch decks, mailings, digital communications, custom stewardship pieces, and other high-impact communications as needed.</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>Job Duties:</b></p>
<ul><li>Write major gift proposals and other high-level communications specifically tailored to individual donors and use a &ldquo;donor-centric&rdquo; approach.</li>
<li>Respond to donor correspondence in a highly personalized manner that accurately explains Heritage&rsquo;s position on specific policy issues while maintaining and building good relationships between Heritage and major donors.</li>
<li>Collaborate throughout the enterprise to stay up to date on current policy work and grasp its implications for the donor base.</li>
<li>Collaborate with gift officers to better understand the motivations of and how best to communicate with high-level individuals and foundations.</li>
<li>Work with the Assistant Director and other development writers to conceptualize and communicate effective donor messages that support distinct Heritage campaigns and efforts.</li>
<li>Effectively communicate Heritage&rsquo;s message in the &ldquo;voice&rdquo; of various Heritage trustees and executives.</li></ul><br>
<p></p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p>
<p>Education: B.A. in Communications, English, Marketing or related degree</p>
<p>Experience: 3+ years of experience in development writing preferred</p>
<p>Communication: Strong writing and proofreading skills; ability to communicate with individuals within and outside Heritage</p>
<p>Technology: Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with AI-enabled tools and programs</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>Other Requirements:</b></p>
<ul><li>Understand and support the Heritage mission and vision for America, and the department&rsquo;s goals and objectives.</li>
<li>Excellent grasp of English technicalities, including grammar and usage.
</li><li>Ability to vary and control nuances of tone, diction, rhythm, pace, and other stylistic features to make a piece of writing suit its purpose.
</li><li>Ability to proof and edit copy.</li>
<li>Familiarity with AP Style guidelines.</li>
<li>Ability to clearly and persuasively relate the aims of Heritage policies and programs to the philosophical concerns of donors.
</li><li>Ability to boil down technical aspects of Heritage policies and programs into language for a general audience.</li>
<li>Ability to manage and complete multiple writing assignments simultaneously and often under tight deadlines.</li><br>
</ul><p></p><p><b>Benefits and Salary:</b>
</p><p>The Heritage Foundation offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, best-in-class health care, vision, and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement funding, &ldquo;take what you need&rdquo; PTO and sick leave, 14 weeks of paid leave for new moms and 6 weeks of paid leave for new dads, among other programs.</p>
<p>The salary range for this role is $68,000 - $82,000 annually. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the final salary offered to a selected candidate depends on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate&rsquo;s experience, education, and other qualifications; internal and external market pay for comparable jobs; and level of hire based on aforementioned qualifications.</p></div>

Development Writer, Donor Communications

The Welcome Net

<p><b>Job Summary</b><br/>We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Associate Director to lead key initiatives within our organization, driving excellence in educational programming, operational management, and leadership development. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our programs through innovative curriculum development, effective fundraising strategies, and comprehensive strategic planning. The Associate Director will work closely with senior leadership to ensure the successful execution of organizational goals, foster a collaborative team environment, and elevate the overall impact of our mission. A passion for education, strong management skills, and a proactive approach are essential to thrive in this energetic and influential position.</p><p><b>Duties</b></p><p><b>1. Strategic Leadership &amp; Execution</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategic Plan Ownership:</b> Direct the implementation of the 2024 Strategic Plan and Internal Audit recommendations.</li></ul><p><b>2. Team Management &amp; Program Oversight</b></p><ul><li><b>Team Leader Supervision:</b> Directly manage and coach Program Team Leaders, serving as their primary point of contact for programmatic, operational and budgetary questions.</li><li><b>Staff Development:</b> Foster a culture of excellence and spiritual maturity, ensuring (along with Executive Director) that staff are cared for and professional development opportunities are met.</li><li><b>Inter-Departmental Coordination:</b> Facilitate communication between the Fundraising Team (not yet formed), CCE Team, Resettlement (Welcome Homes), Immigrant Legal Services, and Operations / Bookkeeping to ensure mission fund development alignment.</li></ul><p><b>3. Operational &amp; Financial Stewardship</b></p><ul><li><b>Operational Buffer:</b> Manage the daily &quot;operational approvals and responses&quot; (payroll inquiries, facility needs, general admin) to protect the ED&rsquo;s time for external relations.</li><li><b>Budget Management:</b> Oversee departmental budgets, ensuring Team Leaders stay within their allocations and advising the ED on financial health.</li><li><b>Systems Management:</b> Oversee the organizational use of tools like <b>Aplos, Salesforce, Wix, etc.</b> to ensure data integrity for donor tracking, fundraising, and financial reporting.</li></ul><p><b>4. Fund Development Strategy</b></p><ul><li><b>Major Gift Program:</b> Assist with the development and launch of a formal Major Gifts and Planned Giving program, by serving on the Fundraising Team.</li><li><b>Grant Oversight:</b> Manage the annual grant calendar, ensuring all applications and reports are high-quality and submitted on time.</li><li><b>Campaign Management:</b> Assist the ED and Fundraising Team with the strategy for the Annual Campaign (Oct&ndash;Dec) and high-level donor stewardship.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><b>Spiritual Alignment:</b> A deep, active commitment to Jesus Christ and a heart for &quot;the Stranger&quot; (immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers).</li><li><b>Leadership Experience:</b> At least 5+ years of management experience, preferably in a nonprofit leadership or Associate Director capacity.</li><li><b>Strategic Mindset:</b> Proven ability to take a broad vision and translate it into a measurable, time-bound work plan.</li><li><b>Operational Fluency:</b> Comfortable with nonprofit financial management, including budgeting, payroll processes, and donor CRM systems (Aplos experience a plus).</li><li><b>Communication:</b> Exceptional professional communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive staff and donor situations with grace.</li><li><b>Cross-Cultural Competency:</b> Prior experience in immigrant ministry or cross-cultural environments.</li><li><b>Operational Auditing:</b> Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all departments to ensure organizational consistency.</li><li><b>Organizational Growth:</b> Assist the ED in setting and achieving annual organizational goals, moving from reactive tasks to proactive scaling.</li><li><b>Proven success in Fundraising activities:</b> including grant writing and donor relations</li><li><b>Demonstrated Leadership: </b>in senior management roles within educational or nonprofit settings</li><li><b>Public Speaking Skills: </b>for engaging stakeholders at all levels</li><li><b>Leadership Qualities: </b>that inspire collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement</li></ul><p>Pay: $48,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Retirement plan</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hammond, IN 46327</p>

Associate Director

Save the Children

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><b>TITLE: </b>Proposal Development Manager
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>TEAM/PROGRAMME: </b>New Business Development </div><div><b>LOCATION: Egypt, Cairo
</b></div></div><br>
<div><div><b>GRADE </b>: G2 </div><div><b>CONTRACT LENGTH: Fixed Term<br>
</b></div></div><br>
<div><div><p><b>CHILD SAFEGUARDING: (select only one)
</b></p><p>Level 1: A basic criminal record background (DBS) check is required/equivalent police record check.
</p><p>Level 2: <i>either </i>the post holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part of their work; <i>or </i>the post holder will be working in a &lsquo;regulated&rsquo; position (accountant, barrister, solicitor, legal executive); therefore a police check will be required (at &lsquo;standard&rsquo; level in the UK or equivalent in other countries).
</p><p>Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people <i>either </i>frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.<br>
</p></div></div><br>
<div><div><p><b>ROLE PURPOSE:
</b></p><p>In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
</p><p>The New Business Proposal Development Manager (NBPDM) plays a central role in securing funding for Save the Children Egypt by leading high-quality proposal development, managing the funding pipeline, and ensuring strong coordination across technical, operational, and support teams.
</p><p>The role ensures that funding opportunities are strategically pursued, well-designed, compliant with donor requirements, and aligned with country programme priorities and strategic objectives.
</p><p>The NBPDM provides regular updates and analysis of the country portfolio and funding pipeline, generating data and insights to inform decision-making. The role establishes and manages effective systems and tools to identify, track, and develop new funding opportunities, ensuring visibility and timely action across teams.
</p><p>The NBPDM leads ongoing funding landscape analysis and donor mapping to inform opportunity targeting, positioning, and engagement strategies.
</p><p>The NBPDM Manager contributes to donor positioning through concept development, technical framing of opportunities, and active engagement in proposal discussions with partners and Member Offices. The role supports and, where appropriate, leads engagement with selected donors and partners, including participating in meetings, managing follow-up actions, and maintaining day-to-day relationships, under the strategic direction of the Head of NBD.
</p><p>The role combines technical proposal leadership, portfolio oversight, cross-functional coordination, and direct donor engagement responsibilities to ensure the country office responds effectively, competitively, and in a timely manner to funding opportunities, while building progressive leadership capacity in external representation.<br>
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<div><div><p><b>SCOPE OF ROLE:<br>
</b></p><p></p><p><b>Reports to: </b>Head of New Business Development
</p><p><b>Staff reporting to this post:
</b></p><p><b>Direct:
</b></p><p><b>Indirect : </b>Awards Development officer
</p><p><b>Budget Responsibilities: </b><b><i>NA
</i></b></p><p><b>Role Dimensions </b>:<br>
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<div><div><p><b>KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :
</b></p><p><b>Proposal Development Leadership (60%)
</b></p><ul><li>Lead and manage the end-to-end development of multiple urgent, high-risk, and high-value proposals, ensuring quality and timeliness.
</li><li>Set priorities and allocate resources across concurrent opportunities.
</li><li>Ensure a structured Go/No-Go decision-making process and proposal steering meetings are established and implemented.
</li><li>Ensure availability and effective use of donor and Save the Children templates, tools, and guidance, and that teams understand donor requirements.
</li><li>Coordinate Value for Money (VfM) calculations as required.
</li><li>Ensure evidence-based design using assessments, literature, best practice, and lessons learned.
</li><li>Manage risk, timelines, delegation, and quality control systems.
</li><li>Lead After Action Reviews (AARs) and promote learning to improve proposal quality.
</li><li>Foster accountability and ownership across teams during submissions, including crisis-level submissions with limited notice.
</li><li>Maintain quality, compliance, and donor responsiveness.
</li><li>Support opportunity identification, concept development, and proposal design for private sector and other non-traditional funding streams, in coordination with the Head of NBD.
</li></ul><p><b>Pipeline Management and Portfolio analysis (20%)
</b></p><ul><li>Act as NBD lead for portfolio and pipeline analysis, providing insights to inform decision-making.
</li><li>Ensure donor landscape analyses are updated at appropriate intervals.
</li><li>Track upcoming opportunities, donor engagement, and proposal progress; provide regular portfolio updates.
</li><li>Support the Head of NBD in implementing the Country Funding Strategy and Donor Engagement Plan.
</li><li>Participate in global and regional NBD coordination meetings also acting as focal point.
</li><li>Occasionally represent NBD at ESMT alongside the Head of NBD.
</li></ul><p><b>Staff Management and Cross-Functional Leadership (15%)
</b></p><ul><li>Line manage and oversee proposal contributions from the Awards Development Officer.
</li><li>Strengthen coordination systems across technical and support teams.
</li><li>Lead cross-functional teams, set accountability frameworks, and ensure timely contributions.
</li><li>Improve proposal development quality standards, fostering accountability during high-pressure periods.
</li></ul><p><b>Donor Engagement &amp; External Representation (5%)
</b></p><ul><li>Support and participate in donor engagement with institutional, corporate, foundation, and other donors.
</li><li>Engage with institutional donors at country level to facilitate programme dialogue and identify funding opportunities.
</li><li>Participate in donor visits, forums, workshops, and conferences.
</li><li>Lead positioning and long-term engagement with specific donors under the guidance of the Head of NBD.
</li><li>Represent Save the Children in donor meetings and networking events.
</li>Support preparation of briefs, concept notes, and pitch materials.<br>
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<div><div><p><b>BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice </b>)
</p><p><b>Accountability:
</b></p><ul><li>holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
</li></ul><ul><li>holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
</li></ul><p><b>Ambition:
</b></p><ul><li>sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
</li></ul><ul><li>widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
</li></ul><ul><li>future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
</li></ul><p><b>Collaboration:
</b></p><ul><li>builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
</li></ul><ul><li>values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
</li></ul><ul><li>approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
</li></ul><p><b>Creativity:
</b></p><ul><li>develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
</li></ul><ul><li>willing to take disciplined risks.
</li></ul><p><b>Integrity:
</b></p><ul><li>honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity<br>
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<div><div><p><b>QUALIFICATIONS
</b></p><p>Background in business development, donor and relationship management, strategic portfolio analysis and planning, and change management required.
</p><ul><li>International Development / social sector/ political science / NGO professional with a relevant Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or equivalent professional experience.
</li></ul><ul><li>recorded of successfully securing donations.
</li><li>Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
</li><li>At least 5 years experience in business development, proposal development, donor mapping/engagement and developing fundraising strategy in the international development sector with a strong track
</li>Significant experience in the region<br>
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<p></p><div><div><p><b>EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
</b></p><ul><li>Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels
</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent representation, presentation and communication skills.
</li></ul><ul><li>Experience leading the preparation of successful proposals and reports for several different donors e.g. EU, SIDA, SDC, USAID, UK government programming etc.
</li></ul><ul><li>Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
</li></ul><ul><li>Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind sets.
</li></ul><ul><li>Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
</li></ul><ul><li>Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.<br>
</li></ul></div></div><br>
<div><div><p><b>Additional job responsibilities
</b></p><p>The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.<br>
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<div><div><p><b>Equal Opportunities
</b></p><p>The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.<br>
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<div><div><p><b>Child Safeguarding:
</b></p><p>We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.<br>
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<div><div><p><b>Safeguarding our Staff:
</b></p><p>The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy<br>
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<div><div><p><b>Health and Safety
</b></p><p>The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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