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Development Manager

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Director of External Affairs

Location: REMOTE/ Washington, DC

ABOUT THE POSITION

Millennial Action Project (MAP) has an immediate opening for a Development Manager. This individual should have an entrepreneurial spirit and will be a critical team member who will move the organization into larger-scale fundraising efforts, leveraging experience cultivating substantial gifts from foundations, corporate partners, and individuals. This person will also implement streamlined systems of donor tracking and donor projections.

The Development Manager will be responsible for managing the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy for MAP. This includes ongoing donor cultivation and stewardship, grant proposals and administration, and special events. The ideal candidate will be adept at developing personal relationships with funders and using storytelling strategies to demonstrate impact. They will be able to build a national network with major donors aligned with MAP’s mission and be comfortable driving major initiatives to reach aggressive fundraising goals.

ABOUT MILLENNIAL ACTION PROJECT

The Millennial Action Project works directly with our nation’s leading young policymakers on both a national and state level to spur bipartisan legislation and innovative policy solutions. As a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit dedicated to activating millennial policymakers, MAP gives our nation’s young leaders the resources and support to create, introduce, and pass legislation and forge productive partnerships on the issues affecting the youngest generation of Americans.

In 2020, MAP unveiled a set of organizational value statements developed collaboratively by our team. This ethos represents what we believe in at MAP, and what we have worked to establish during the last seven years. These are the values we have set for ourselves, and what we see come to life through our legislators in our network, partners, and supporters:

Listen first;
Be inclusive and always say ‘We’;
Build trust through integrity;
Empower others;
Break barriers; and
Innovate freely.

Responsibilities:

The Development Manager will work with the Director of External Affairs and other members of the staff to:

Establish and implement a systematic and rigorous approach to donor tracking and cultivation
Support senior leadership in cultivating major institutional, corporate, and individual donors, building out programs and processes to most effectively engage each
Execute an annual fundraising plan
Manage monthly projections and reconciliation with Finance department
Develop fundraising materials, presentations and other collateral
Draft fundraising proposals and fulfill reporting requirements;Work with Development Coordinator to plan and execute fundraising events across the country; and
Perform other duties and research as assigned.

Qualifications:

3-5 years of relevant development experience
Familiarity with non-profit fundraising
Exceptional written and verbal communications and research skills, with strong copyediting capacity
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, startup environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Creative, entrepreneurial, and self-motivated attitude
Familiarity with database tracking tools such as NGPVAN/EveryAction preferred
Sincere commitment to MAP’s mission of working across party lines
Bachelor’s degree

Location

While MAP is currently in a fully remote work environment, ideal candidates would be currently in Washington, D.C. or able to move post-pandemic.

Compensation

Salary range for this position is $55,000-$60,000, commensurate with experience. Highly competitive benefits provided, including commuter benefits, 401k program, open vacation policy, and comprehensive health benefits.

Culture and Connection

Fun organizational culture including regular employer-paid lunches, happy hours, and service opportunities. While working remotely, our team has remained connected and collaborative through regular virtual social activities, Slack, daily team updates, and more.

Additional Information

As an equal opportunity employer, MAP is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented groups to reach out, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and multilingual individuals. Reference checks are conducted on all prospective new hires.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@millennialaction.org.

Application deadline of November 13, 2020.