Development & Communications Manager: Fundraising & Impact

KIPP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

KIPP St. Louis is seeking a Manager of Development and Communications to advance the region's fundraising and storytelling efforts. You will oversee grant submissions, donor systems, events, marketing campaigns, and external communications with high-quality execution and timeliness.

The role requires 3–5 years in development/communications, strong writing, and project coordination across schools and regional teams. This is a full-time exempt position based in St.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in development, communications or non-profit operations.
• Experience supporting fundraising efforts (grant writing, donor communications, events).
• Strong written communication skills (donor-facing materials, family-facing, reports, emails).
• Ability to manage projects and timelines across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage regional communications calendar aligned to fundraising and enrollment priorities.
• Produce and deploy content aligned to the Director’s narrative strategy.
• Manage network social media, website updates, and marketing materials.
• Create and maintain template libraries for schools and regional teams to streamline messaging.
• Ensure all regional communications are accurate, polished, timely, and aligned to brand standards.
• Draft grant proposals and reports aligned to the Director’s funding strategy.
• Track donor touches and engagement activities.
• Lead logistics and operational execution of cultivation and signature events.

Skills

Development experience

Communications

Non-profit operations

Tools

CRM systems

Donor tracking

Job description

KIPP St. Louis is seeking a Manager of Development and Communications to advance the region's fundraising and storytelling efforts. You will oversee grant submissions, donor systems, events, marketing campaigns, and external communications with high-quality execution and timeliness.

The role requires 3–5 years in development/communications, strong writing, and project coordination across schools and regional teams. This is a full-time exempt position based in St.