Remote Development Manager — Grants & Donor Growth

State Voices; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

State Voices seeks a highly motivated Development Manager to split time between grant writing and building a robust donor pipeline. Working with the Development Officer and reporting to the Director of Development, you will help expand funding and support social justice priorities.

Initial focus on prospect research, grant proposals, and donor engagement, with growth into managing a donor portfolio, stewarding major gifts, and coordinating donor events and travel to advance the organization's

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in nonprofit fundraising processes and teams, with experience such as grant writing, database management and administration, increased programmatic responsibilities, prospect research.
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills; ability to translate complex ideas and strategies into clear, concise narratives to engage supporters.
• Ability to professionally communicate deadlines, needs, and action items within the organization and externally with supporters.
• Experience with donor CRM databases, nonprofit 501c3 compliance, donor privacy policies, and maintaining development related files.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies and commitment to racial equity.
• Builds relationships marked by respect, trust, and integrity; accountability in all interactions.
• Genuine interpersonal skills and ability to develop deep relationships with funders and team members.

Responsibilities

• Support grant writing and submission to foundations and institutional funders, ensuring timely proposals and reporting.
• Liaise with program, development, and finance staff on reporting requirements; maintain timely planning and submission.
• Develop prospect research and qualification program; build a sustainable donor pipeline with data-driven strategies.
• Draft donor stewardship emails and communications; support moves management across the portfolio.
• Coordinate leadership funder travel and donor events, including briefing materials.
• Maintain donor CRM records and generate prospect lists, profiles, and reporting materials.
• Participate in portfolio review meetings to optimize donor engagement strategies.
• Weekly check-ins with the Development Officer and mentorship to junior staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Grant writing

Donor CRM experience

Strong writing

Time management

Equity focus

Tools

CRM software

Job description

State Voices seeks a highly motivated Development Manager to split time between grant writing and building a robust donor pipeline. Working with the Development Officer and reporting to the Director of Development, you will help expand funding and support social justice priorities.

Initial focus on prospect research, grant proposals, and donor engagement, with growth into managing a donor portfolio, stewarding major gifts, and coordinating donor events and travel to advance the organization's