Development Manager - AI Governance & Fundraising

EqualAI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contributions

Health insurance

Paid leave

Professional development stipends

Job summary

EqualAI, a nonprofit focused on AI governance, is seeking a Development Manager in the Washington DC metropolitan area to lead fundraising strategy and donor engagement. This role reports to the CEO and drives growth through major gifts from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government sources.

The Development Manager will oversee grant management, donor stewardship, campaigns, events, partnerships, and development operations, building sustainable revenue streams while expanding

Qualifications

• Five or more years of nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Proven track record in securing or managing six- and seven-figure gifts and grants.
• Strong writing, storytelling, presentation and narrative skills tailored to diverse audiences.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to build and manage systems in a growing organization.
• Strong record of professionalism and attention to detail.
• Experience working with technology, policy, academic, or corporate stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive growth strategy with the CEO.
• Lead grant research, writing, submission, and reporting processes.
• Build and maintain a donor pipeline across sectors and deepen donor relationships.
• Plan and execute fundraising campaigns, digital appeals, and events.
• Maintain accurate donor records and analyze fundraising metrics.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor engagement

Grant management

Grant writing

Storytelling

Narrative skills

Stakeholder management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Attention to detail

Job description

EqualAI, a nonprofit focused on AI governance, is seeking a Development Manager in the Washington DC metropolitan area to lead fundraising strategy and donor engagement. This role reports to the CEO and drives growth through major gifts from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government sources.

The Development Manager will oversee grant management, donor stewardship, campaigns, events, partnerships, and development operations, building sustainable revenue streams while expanding