Development Operations Manager, Nonprofit, Remote

Tilting Futures; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tilting Futures is seeking a Development Manager to lead communications, grant writing, and donor operations. You will work closely with the Director of Development Operations and Chief External Affairs Officer to build systems that let leadership focus on strategy and relationships.

You will draft compelling grant proposals, manage complex workflows, and maintain the donor database, ensuring accurate data and timely reporting. A strong writer with operational insight will thrive here.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of nonprofit development, operations, grant writing, or related experience
• Familiarity with nonprofit development pipeline management and donor moves management
• Strong writing skills with ability to communicate clearly across formats (emails, proposals, reports)
• Experience drafting grant proposals or major donor communications
• Demonstrated ability to learn organizational voice and adapt communication style based on feedback
• Proficiency with Salesforce CRM
• Project management skills with comfort using tools like Asana or similar platforms

Responsibilities

• Draft grant proposals and donor communications that advance fundraising goals
• Manage grant operations including timelines, reporting requirements, and submission deadlines
• Maintain donor database with accurate engagement tracking, dashboards, and KPI reporting
• Lead moves management logistics and calendar coordination using Asana and other tools
• Coordinate development committee meetings and support strategy for conferences and events

Skills

Nonprofit development

Grant writing

Communications/writing

Project management

Moves management

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Asana

Job description

Tilting Futures is seeking a Development Manager to lead communications, grant writing, and donor operations. You will work closely with the Director of Development Operations and Chief External Affairs Officer to build systems that let leadership focus on strategy and relationships.

You will draft compelling grant proposals, manage complex workflows, and maintain the donor database, ensuring accurate data and timely reporting. A strong writer with operational insight will thrive here.