Senior Manager, Development Ops & Donor Communications

Empower Project; United States; Remote; USD 60,933 - 72,986; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Empower Project is seeking a Senior Manager - Development Operations & Communications to advance fundraising and donor stewardship. You will staff the President in external engagements, draft proposals, and coordinate with program teams to drive key initiatives for 2026–2027.

Working remotely, you’ll oversee internal tracking, donor communications, and events in collaboration with the Development Director, with travel regional ~25% and a focus on building relationships that expand our reach and

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of fundraising experience in campaigns, advocacy organizations, philanthropic institutions, or other external-facing roles.
• Knowledge and understanding of fundraising for 501(c)(4), 501(c)(3) and PACs.
• Proven track record of making asks and closing gifts.
• Experience staffing principals.
• Strong relationship-building with donors, partners, and colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, preferably NGP.
• Willingness to travel regionally (approximately 25%).
• Additional consideration will be given to candidates with backgrounds in people-centered storytelling, creative problem solving, and diverse community work.

Responsibilities

• Staff the President in external meetings — preparing briefings, tracking action items, and driving follow-up to completion.
• Draft donor correspondence, meeting memos, proposals, and presentations on behalf of the President.
• Work cross-functionally with program teams to steward key initiatives for 2026 and 2027.
• Track donor and partner activity, notes, and relationship mapping through the organization's CRM.
• Support fundraising trips, donor events, and engagement activities in coordination with the Development Director.
• Support the execution of donor communications and stewardship touchpoints throughout the year.
• Prepare compelling proposals, reports, and impact presentations for funders in coordination with program staff.
• Represent the organization with professionalism and discretion in all external interactions.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Public speaking

Tools

NGP CRM

Job description

Empower Project is seeking a Senior Manager - Development Operations & Communications to advance fundraising and donor stewardship. You will staff the President in external engagements, draft proposals, and coordinate with program teams to drive key initiatives for 2026–2027.

Working remotely, you’ll oversee internal tracking, donor communications, and events in collaboration with the Development Director, with travel regional ~25% and a focus on building relationships that expand our reach and