Business Development Manager

CSW seeks a Business Development Manager to support its strategy teams’ fundraising efforts and drive organizational growth. This role coordinates strategic business development efforts, manages complex proposal and grant processes, strengthens development infrastructure, and cultivates relationships with funders, partners, and clients. Reporting to the President & CEO, the Business Development Manager will closely partner with directors and cross-team staff as a critical resource and thought partner, helping to identify opportunities, refine and implement team strategies, and align CSW’s products and services with field and funder priorities. The position requires strong project management, opportunity identification, exceptional communication skills, and a strategic mindset, along with a solid understanding of workforce policy and practice at the national, regional, or community level. This role supports initiatives that advance CSW’s mission to reduce poverty, increase economic mobility for low-wage workers, and address racial disparities within the workforce system. The manager has:

• 5+ years of experience in business development, fundraising, grant management, or proposal development.
• Experience managing complex proposals and multi-step, cross-team processes.
• Strong writing and editing skills with experience developing compelling proposals.
• Detail orientation with high accuracy in managing documents, compliance materials, and tracking systems.
• Familiarity with customer relationship management systems and pipeline tracking tools.
• Knowledge of nonprofit contracting, philanthropy, or workforce development preferred.

Employee compensation includes: 1) competitive salaries; 2) benefits, which can include health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, a 403(b) retirement savings plan, a Section 125 Cafeteria plan, and a flexible spending account; and 3) other non-monetary benefits, such as flexible work schedules, flexible sick time, supportive work culture, an informal work environment, professional development opportunities, and the ability to work from home.