Development Manager

About Center for Open Science

At the Center for Open Science (COS), we build the tools to make it possible and easy for the research community to make scientific investigations' data, results, and outcomes open, transparent, and reproducible. Our team is dedicated to improving the alignment between scientific values and scientific practices to improve the accumulation and application of knowledge. The COS team moves quickly, identifies problems and creates solutions, encourages risk-taking, blends science and technology, and is collaborative, high energy, and dedicated to openness.

About the role

We are seeking a Development Manager to fill an important and well-defined role on our Development team. This is a generalist position that will provide support for activities at each stage of the donor engagement lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be a skilled project manager and will have broad experience with competence in multiple fundraising domains, including prospect research, annual fund giving, and event fundraising. Some experience with grants management is also strongly preferred. The person who fills this role will be well-supported and will enjoy ample opportunity for professional growth.

What you'll do

Donor/prospect relationship management and administration

• Manages major donor research and qualification workflows using iWave and other tools
• Supports Annual Fund campaign and mid-level donor program
• Manages and reports on constituent and gift data and reconciles data with Finance
• Manages online payment platforms (Click and Pledge, PayPal, etc.)
• Provides both strategic and logistical support to Director of Development on event fundraising
• Serves as thought partner to Director of Development on fundraising strategy and execution

Grant proposal development and award management

• Assists Principal Grants Officer with grant proposal development activities and documentation
• Supports grant reporting process: track funder reporting requirements, deadlines, and deliverables
• Manages letters of collaboration for grant awards, both for and from COS

Other duties

• Collaborates with Marketing and Communications team on campaigns and social media initiatives
• Manages state charitable registration administration process
• Supports Director of Development with donor cultivation and stewardship efforts
• Represents Development team in select committees and working groups across the organization

Required Skills

• Proven organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated capability to work both independently and as a part of a team, to take initiative, and meet deadlines within strict time constraints.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Ability to professionally communicate with a wide range of partners, experts, and other contacts.
• Exercise discretion in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information related to COS supporters and COS programs.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or a similar Customer Relationship Management platform preferred.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Required 4 years, preferred 5+ years experience working in fundraising and/or project management in a nonprofit organization or equivalent experience in another sector
• Experience in donor or customer relationship management/stewardship roles is strongly preferred
• Experience in scientific research, science communications, and/or open science is preferred but not required

Salary

• The salary range for this position is $70,000-80,000 annually

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match. COS offers a matching contribution of 100% up to 3% of pay and another 50% up to 5% of pay (the full match will be 4% if participants elect to defer 5%).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance. COS covers 100% of employee premium and 50% of all dependent coverage costs under the base plan.
• 15 days of paid time off and 5 days of sick leave in year one.
• 12 paid holidays.
• COS offers paid leave for up to three (3) months to all full-time, regular employees to care for their child after birth, after or during the adoption process, or to care for their spouse, child, or parent who has a serious health condition as well as for the employee’s own serious health condition.
• Remote work with a MacBook and Google Workspace environment.

Additional Information

• This is a fully remote position, with the expectation to attend two multi-day, in-person retreats each year, plus occasional additional travel for project or partner meetings as needed.
• COS supports flexibility in work scheduling. Most teams operate 9am–5pm Eastern Time, with core hours of 11am–4pm ET for collaboration. Adjustments for other U.S. time zones are possible.
• This position is fully remote/home based. Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the following US states: CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, IN, MD, MA, MO, NJ, NY, NC, SC, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WV. Please note, in order to be considered for this position you must be authorized to work in the United States and have a U.S. address and bank account.

Apply

This position will remain open until January 30, 2026. For information on the Center for Open Science, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at https://www.cos.io/careers.

COS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also strongly encourage applications from members of groups underrepresented in science and technology industries.