Development Manager

State Voices; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State Voices seeks a Development Manager to split time between grant writing and building a robust donor pipeline in support of the organization’s fundraising goals. The role collaborates with the Development Officer and reports to the Director of Development.

It begins with prospect research and grant proposals, with growth into managing a donor portfolio, deepening funder relationships and securing transformative contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience with grant proposals and grant research.
• Ability to develop and manage donor pipelines.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Focus on prospect research and grant writing in the initial period.
• Support donor engagement strategies to strengthen the donor base.
• As the pipeline matures, manage donor relationships and help secure major gifts.

Skills

Grant writing

Prospect research

Donor engagement

Fundraising

Major gifts

Job description

State Voices seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented Development Manager to split their time between grant writing and developing a robust prospect pipeline to support the organization’s growth. The Development Manager will collaborate closely with the Development Officer to implement strategies that align with State Voices’ fundraising goals and priorities. This role reports to the Director of Development; the role does not have a direct report.

On average, the State Voices budget is expected to be $10 million, which is made up from a portfolio of institutional funders, major individual and family donors. The Development Manager will be an organized fundraising professional with a deep commitment to social justice who contributes to a highly effective team. They will contribute positively towards the team’s efficacy, operations, and culture.

Initially, this role will focus on prospect research, grant proposal writing, and supporting donor engagement strategies that strengthen and expand the donor base. As the prospect pipeline matures, the Development Manager will have the opportunity to grow into managing their own portfolio of donors, further advancing the organization’s fundraising efforts. This will involve deepening relationships with key funders, stewarding major gifts, and playing an active role in securing transformative contributions for the organization.

The ideal candidate will start in January 2027.