Senior Manager - Development Operations & Communications

Role Description

The Senior Manager - Development Operations & Communications will work closely with the Director of Development in executing the organization's fundraising operation. This position will manage the team’s internal tracking processes to steward donor relationships and support the Director of Development with communications and special projects. Externally, this position will staff the President in external meetings and assist with preparing briefings and materials for high-stakes engagements.

This is a full-time, remote, temporary salaried position available immediately. The expectation is that staff are generally available between 9am–6pm Central Time.

Start Date: Monday, July 27th, 2026 or as soon as possible

End Date: Friday, December 18th, 2026

Job Responsibilities

• Principal Support & Project Management
  • 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.
• Donor Relations
  • 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.
• Communications & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • 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.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of professional experience in fundraising at campaigns, advocacy organizations, philanthropic institutions, or other external-facing roles.
• Knowledge and understanding of nuance and limitations in 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 skills and ability to engage 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 Qualifications

• Experience with and commitment to people-centered and ethical storytelling.
• Ability to think creatively, identify barriers and roadblocks, and propose solutions and recommendations.
• Previous background working in diverse communities or cultures.
• Have existing relationships with national or state partners.
• Preference for candidates who are fluent in a second language, including Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Hmong, or Navajo.

Compensation Package

• $6,000 a month plus benefits.
• Salaries are non-negotiable for new staff to counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity.
• Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, and paid time off.
• Paid time off includes vacation, sick leave, personal days, and federal holidays.